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DOJ drops foreign-agent case against Michael Flynn’s ex-business partner

The Justice Department on Monday dropped charges against former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn's ex-business partner Bijan Rafiekian, who had been accused of acting as an unregistered foreign agent for Turkey. 

Ex-US military paid by Saudis, other foreigners for shadowy work: report

Hundreds of retired US military officials have taken on lucrative work with foreign governments known for human rights abuses and free speech suppression since 2015 -- with the blessing of...

DOJ lawyers argued against charging Trump in Mueller probe, memo shows

The DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel memo sent to then-Attorney General Bill Barr examined the legal case around whether Trump had interfered in Robert Mueller's investigation. 

The absurd ‘Russiagate’ Pulitzer of the NY Times and Washington Post

The journalism that the Pulitzers honored in 2018 from The Washington Post and The New York Times for reporting on Russiagate —led to conspiracy theory suggesting that Donald Trump conspired...

Ex-Trump adviser Michael Flynn loses bid to block subpoena from Jan. 6 panel

US District Court Judge Mary Scriven ruled there was “no basis to conclude that Flynn will face immediate and irreparable harm” through the document request.

GOP mayoral candidate Fernando Mateo meets with Trump

Already with an endorsement from Michael Flynn in tow, NYC mayoral candidate Fernando Mateo met with former President Trump in New Jersey at Trump National Golf Club.

Ex-Trump adviser Michael Flynn endorses a NYC mayoral candidate

Former Trump national security advisor Michael Flynn is endorsing Fernando Mateo in the Republican primary for mayor.

Biden names Samantha Power to lead international aid agency

Biden will also elevate the position of administrator of the United States Agency for International Development to a member of the National Security Council in his administration.

Twitter boots Trump allies Mike Flynn and Sidney Powell

Twitter on Friday suspended the accounts of President Trump's allies, former Gen. Mike Flynn and lawyer Sidney Powell, who backed his claims that fraud handed victory to President-elect Joe Biden....

Where is the great leader that will take NYC to new heights?: Goodwin

Another day, another candidate for New York City mayor. If only quantity could substitute for quality. We’re approaching a dozen already and it’s worrisome that there’s little evidence the candidates have...

Judge dismisses 'moot' Mike Flynn case following pardon

US District Judge Emmet Sullivan on Tuesday dismissed the criminal case against former White House national security adviser Mike Flynn after President Trump pardoned him.

Mike Flynn says he 'put the fear of God' into Obama

Pardoned former national security adviser Michael Flynn said he must have "put the fear of God" into President Barack Obama because Obama warned President Trump not to hire him in...

No government officials linked to ‘bribery-for-pardon scheme’: McEnany

WASHINGTON -- No government officials are being investigated in the Department of Justice's probe into an alleged bribery scheme involving a presidential pardon, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany confirmed...

DOJ releases Flynn pardon document, moves to drop case

The Justice Department on Monday moved to dismiss the criminal case against former White House national security advisor Michael Flynn and released the text of President Trump's Wednesday pardon order....

'Buy local' is just nonsense and other commentary

Econ desk: ‘Buy Local’ Is Just Nonsense The holiday-shopping injunction to “buy local or buy from small businesses . . . is pure nonsense,” opines Kevin D. Williamson at National...

Michael Flynn says he's grateful to 'breathe freedom and liberty'

Michael Flynn penned a lengthy tribute to his family, legal team and "every single patriot" who supported him for helping him to "breathe freedom and liberty today." "I say thank...

Flynn praises Trump for 'Pardon of Innocence,' family says 'tyranny will not topple us'

Michael Flynn, who received a full pardon from President Trump on Wednesday, described it as a "Pardon of Innocence," while the former Army lieutenant general's family praised the commander-in-chief and...

Trump pardons former national security advisor Michael Flynn

President Trump pardoned Michael Flynn, his first national security advisor, who pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russian officials -- the first of several clemency...

Trump mulling pardon for former aide Michael Flynn

President Trump has told allies he plans to pardon his former national security adviser Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn before leaving office.

Roots of stolen-election claims and other commentary

From the right: Roots of Stolen-Election Claims Wherever would President Trump’s supporters get the idea that Joe Biden “hasn’t been legitimately elected?” The Wall Street Journal’s William McGurn asks sarcastically....