JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Trump admin pushes to restore Lindsey Halligan to U.S. Attorney post
The Tuesday appeal to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals saw the DOJ ask a three-judge panel to determine that Halligan had been legitimately appointed.
AMERICANALMANAC (Lynn Jenkins) - Norway’s King Haakon VIII keeps stepson in royal spotlight after rape conviction
Norway’s new King Haakon VIII prominently included his convicted stepson, Marius Borg Høiby, in his first national address after taking the throne, a move that has fueled debate over royal accountability and public trust. King Haakon VIII addressed the Norwegian nation from the Hall of Mirrors at Oslo’s Royal Palace shortly after the death of […] The post Norway’s King Haakon VIII keeps stepson in royal spotlight after rape conviction appeared first on American Almanac .
Norway’s new King Haakon VIII prominently included his convicted stepson, Marius Borg Høiby, in his first national address after taking the throne, a move that has fueled debate over royal accountability and public trust. King Haakon VIII addressed the Norwegian nation from the Hall of Mirrors at Oslo’s Royal Palace shortly after the death of his father, Harald V. As Haakon delivered this closely watched speech, viewers could see a family portrait behind him featuring Marius Borg Høiby, his stepson recently convicted of rape, assault, and other offenses. The portrait, which shows Høiby resting his head on Haakon’s shoulder, was unmistakably placed on a cabinet in the background. The decision to display Høiby’s image during…Open
AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Trump administration weighs forcing nonprofits to reveal convicted officials on IRS filings
The Trump administration is considering a new IRS requirement that would force nonprofits to disclose whether their top officials have been convicted of financial or terrorism-related crimes, a move supporters say is overdue and critics warn could be weaponized. The proposed change would add a criminal-conviction disclosure question to IRS Form 990, the annual tax […] The post Trump administration weighs forcing nonprofits to reveal convicted officials on IRS filings appeared first on American Almanac .
The Trump administration is considering a new IRS requirement that would force nonprofits to disclose whether their top officials have been convicted of financial or terrorism-related crimes, a move supporters say is overdue and critics warn could be weaponized. The proposed change would add a criminal-conviction disclosure question to IRS Form 990, the annual tax return that most tax-exempt organizations must file. Under the proposal, nonprofits would have to report convictions from the previous ten years for officials in leadership positions. The Treasury Department told CBS News it is exploring "a range of measures to strengthen accountability for nonprofit organizations," though the rule has not been finalized. The effort comes as…Open
NYTIMES (Benjamin Weiser and Jonah E. Bromwich) - Lawyer Who Represented Trump Is Appointed U.S. Attorney in Manhattan
Federal court judges appointed James M. McDonald, a former federal prosecutor, to the post. He represented President Trump in his appeal of his criminal conviction.
NYTIMES (Amy Qin) - ICE Deports Immigrant Who Was Pardoned for Sex Abuse Conviction
Minnesota state officials had granted a pardon to Tou Lue Vang, a Hmong man, drawing criticism that Democratic leaders were thwarting efforts to expel criminals.
THEFEDERALIST (Brianna Lyman) - Judge Who Obstructed ICE Avoids Prison Because She’s A ‘Good Person’ Who Was ‘Upset’ By Enforcing Laws
Former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan is avoiding prison time despite being found guilty of obstructing ICE agents after Clinton-appointed Judge Lynn Adelman decided that Dugan is a “good person upset by immigration enforcement in this country.” Dugan was convicted last year after ICE agents showed up to the Milwaukee County courthouse to detain 31-year-old […]
NYTIMES (Maggie Haberman, Benjamin Weiser and Alan Feuer) - Trump Again Picks Personal Lawyer for a Top Job, as U.S. Attorney in Manhattan
James M. McDonald, a veteran former federal prosecutor and regulator, has more recently been part of President Trump’s legal team, appealing his criminal conviction.
YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - NEWSMAX Exclusive: Inside ICE’s takedown of an international fugitive | Wake Up America
NEWSMAX Crime Correspondent Jason Mattera embeds with ICE’s Tampa Bay Fugitive Task Force during the arrest of a man who entered the U.S. through the Visa Waiver Program while concealing a criminal conviction in Brazil for the rape of a young girl.
DAILYCALLER (Alexander Pease) - Disgraced Cryto Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Asks Trump For Pardon
GOP lawmakers have been hopeful Trump won't grant him a pardon
NEWSNATIONNOW (Sophie Brams and The Hill) - Trump pardons ex-GOP lawmaker convicted in insider trading scheme
A June 4 proclamation stated that ex-Rep. Stephen Buyer (R-Ind.) would receive a “full, complete, and unconditional pardon” without explanation.