• Tue, March 4, 2025

by: Click2Houston

Justice Department is reviewing prosecution of Colorado clerk who supported Trump's election lies

The Department of Justice is reviewing the prosecution of a former Colorado clerk who was convicted in state court of helping President Donald Trump's supporters access confidential data about the 2020 election and is supporting her bid to get out of jail.

by: Politico

Wes Moore takes a jab at Trump and Musk

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by: Reuters

US reviews Columbia University contracts, grants over antisemitism allegations

The administration of President Donald Trump said on Monday it will review Columbia University's federal contracts and grants over allegations of antisemitism, which it says the educational institution has shown inaction in tackling.

by: Mint

From Comedian to President: 5 surprising facts about Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky; net worth and properties

Before becoming Ukraine's president in 2019, Volodymyr Zelensky was a comedian and actor. He co-founded Kvartal 95 and has pushed for digital reforms.

by: KTVZ

Forest Service resets NW Forest Plan amendment public meeting in Sisters for next week

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by: KGOU

Canada and China retaliate after Trump's tariffs take effect

by: WESA

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by: Forbes

Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Criticizes Elon Musk, AI And Big Tech's Power Grab

The tech pioneer warns that skills for business success don't translate to effective governance — a direct challenge to Elon Musk's new government role

by: WUWM

Trump says 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico will go ahead

by: Oregonian

Trump claimed $50 million worth of condoms were sent to Hamas. Did that happen?

Trump, during a bill signing ceremony Jan. 29, claimed that his administration had "identified and stopped $50 million being sent to Gaza to buy condoms for Hamas." No. Trump appeared to be referring to a grant or grants that USAID awarded to the International Medical Corps to provide medical and trauma services in Gaza.

by: WAtoday

Roger Cook is 'hungry for government'

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by: ABC

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by: Cleveland

What happens in Ohio if the U.S. Dept. of Education is defunded?

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by: deseret

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by: MSN

Vance, Musk and members of government arrive for Trump's address to joint session of Congress

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by: Newsweek

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by: CNN

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by: rnz

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by: MSN

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by: CNN

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by: Newsweek

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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Justice Department is reviewing prosecution of Colorado clerk who supported Trump's election lies

The Department of Justice is reviewing the prosecution of a former Colorado clerk who was convicted in state court of helping President Donald Trump's supporters access confidential data about the 2020 election and is supporting her bid to get out of jail.
The Justice Department is currently reviewing the prosecution of Tina Peters, a former Colorado county clerk who supported former President Donald Trump's false claims about the 2020 election. Peters was indicted on charges including attempting to influence a public servant, identity theft, and criminal impersonation after she allegedly allowed an unauthorized person to access election equipment. This review comes in the wake of a recommendation by a special prosecutor, who suggested that the case be dismissed due to prosecutorial misconduct. The investigation into Peters began after she made unfounded allegations of election fraud and was involved in a security breach of voting machines. The outcome of the Justice Department's review could potentially influence how similar cases involving election officials and election integrity are handled in the future.

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