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Saturday Rewind: Defining down 'vindictive'
The week in review begins with reflections on a federal judge's refusal to examine whether the SPLC was vindictively prosecuted.
Live outside the courthouse: Today's hearing in Katie Phang v. Todd Blanche
Former federal prosecutor Glenn Kirschner and I describe what we saw and heard during the Epstein files hearing.
Judge raises specter of contempt in Epstein files case
"That's not a threat. That's a promise," Judge Sullivan said.
Trump's 'profoundly corrupt' Truth Social scheme trashed in a lawsuit
Truth Social charges $100,000 a month for early access to Trump's posts. Beyond being "corrupt," it's a First Amendment violation, a new lawsuit says.
Tonight in Your Rights: 'An out-and-out plan of extortion'
Legal actions challenge Truth Social's "extortion" scheme, Trump's latest birthright order, and the probe of ex-CIA Director Brennan.
'Crazy uncle theory': Trump's rants won't torpedo SPLC trial
Investigative journalist Phil Williams and I explain why a federal judge rejected the SPLC's vindictive prosecution motion.
Rising This Week: The Senate consents
Todd Blanche, given Cassidy's stamp of approval for Attorney General, heads toward an Epstein files disaster this week.
Trump loses East Wing ballroom fight — Live with Harry Litman
The D.C. Circuit's majority affirmed the lower court's injunction preventing construction.
Epstein files fight: Judge throws down the gauntlet
Ex-Florida State Attorney Dave Aronberg explains why the Trump DOJ will face a likely shellacking next week.
The FBI Trump memos & the erasure of historical memory
Allison Gill and I discuss how Trump's declassification gambit thrives on spinning and memory-holing what Mueller found.
Docs reveal who knifed the Reflecting Pool
It wasn't Olympic athlete David Hearn. It wasn't any "vandal." It was a government employee, trying to mitigate the damage.
Tonight in Your Rights: 'What's left of this Committee?'
GOP senators rubber stamp Todd Blanche in a party-line vote. Also: Did '60 Minutes' kill an Epstein segment?
Andrew Weissmann unpacks Blanche & Cornyn's deal
Here's why John Cornyn and Thom Tillis achieved nothing close to their demands.
Senators drop objections to Blanche confirmation
A gentlemen's agreement with Blanche lets Trump pursue cash bounties for Jan. 6 rioters and $100 million tax amnesty.
Bombshells from Comey’s seashells probe: Live with Glenn Kirschner
A recording from Adam Klasfeld's live video
Tonight in Your Rights: Targeting Fauci
Dr. Anthony Fauci slammed Rand Paul's "unhinged obsession" — then remained silent.
ACLU puts feds on defense: 54 claims in 17 states
The civil liberties group also released a report identifying 432 incidents of alleged misconduct.
Tonight in Your Rights: Clayton confirmed
After refusing to admit who won the 2020 election, Trump's ally becomes intel chief in a party-line vote.
The #NoKings subtext of James Comey's motion to dismiss
Comey's lawyers compare his prosecution to 14th century treason cases under the English monarchy.