The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. President Donald Trump is planning to retain power in the event of an electoral loss in November, according to a former Colorado senator. Tim Wirth published an opinion piece in …
Read More »The Justice Department says it is reviewing the death of Elijah McClain for a possible civil rights investigation.
The Justice Department announced Tuesday that it is reviewing the death of Elijah McClain to determine whether a federal civil rights investigation is “warranted.” The Department released a statement Recognizing that he generally “does not dispute the existence or progress of ongoing investigations,” but made an exception for the McClain …
Read More »Mask “waiver” cards are fake, feds warn
Federal officials warn that the cards purporting to exempt people from having to wear face masks when they are in public are false. The cards, emblazoned with the logo of an eagle but riddled with misspellings, claim that the headlines are protected from mandates that require masks to be worn …
Read More »Justice Department Denies Giving Stone Special Treatment For Delayed Sentence
The Justice Department on Thursday night told a federal judge that it was backing Roger stoneRoger Jason StoneBarr denies the pattern of defending Trump’s interests, blames the ‘media narrative’ that Pelosi throws cold water on the removal of Barr Justice Department officials who say the decisions are politicized MOREThe request …
Read More »Barr is reported to have told Justice Department officials to try to undermine Michael Cohen’s conviction.
The same day that Attorney General William Barr insisted that “there is no pattern” to him working to advance the personal interests of President Donald Trump, multiple sources cited by The New York Times He said one of his first moves after taking office in early 2019 was to try …
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