Bill Barr
Return of the Angry Political Man
Bob Bauer Fri, Jun 3, 2022, 11:27 AM
Bill Barr volunteers his disturbing view of John Durham’s mission.
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Michael Sussmann
Thoughts on the Michael Sussmann Verdict
Benjamin Wittes Wed, Jun 1, 2022, 11:34 AM
The Michael Sussmann case was an attempt to supplant the traditional understanding of the Trump-Russia story with an insurgent model in which the more important story than the Trump-Russia relationship was the conduct of the investigation of it.
Obstruction of justice
Where Is the Justice Department on the Trump Obstruction Offenses?
Quinta Jurecic, Benjamin Wittes Mon, Feb 14, 2022, 5:01 AM
Some speculation as the statutes of limitations for offenses described in the Mueller report begin to run down.
The Russia Connection
Igor Danchenko, Steele Dossier Source, Indicted as Part of Durham Investigation
Emily Dai Thu, Nov 4, 2021, 12:40 PM
Danchenko, a Russian analyst who was a primary source behind the 2016 dossier of allegations against Donald Trump, was arrested Thursday as part of the ongoing Durham probe.
John Durham
On the Special Counsel’s Weird Prosecution of Michael Sussmann
Benjamin Wittes Mon, Sep 20, 2021, 12:21 PM
The indictment of Michael Sussmann is far removed from the supposedly grave FBI misconduct Durham was supposed to reveal. It’s also a remarkably weak case.
Federal Law Enforcement
Durham Grand Jury Indicts Lawyer Michael Sussmann
Rohini Kurup Thu, Sep 16, 2021, 4:49 PM
The indictment alleges that Sussmann lied about his client in a 2016 meeting about former President Trump and Russia.
The Russia Connection
The New Russia Sanctions Resolve a Mystery That Mueller Left Unanswered
Quinta Jurecic Sat, Apr 17, 2021, 9:01 AM
According to the Treasury Department, the Trump campaign’s chairman shared polling data with the Kremlin in 2016.
Federal Law Enforcement
The Justice Department is Prosecuting an American for Election Interference—in 2016
Quinta Jurecic Sat, Jan 30, 2021, 9:01 AM
“Ricky Vaughn” was among the most prolific far-right Twitter users working to spread disinformation during the 2016 election cycle. Why is he only now facing criminal charges for his attempt to suppress votes?
The Russia Connection
About That Presidential Medal of Freedom: Revisiting the Nunes Memo
Russell Spivak, Benjamin Wittes Tue, Jan 12, 2021, 1:36 PM
Yes, Devin Nunes got some things right. But his famous memo also contained blatant and intentional falsehoods, and even its truths were in service of a larger lie.
Department of Justice
How Do You Solve a Problem Like John Durham?
Benjamin Wittes Fri, Dec 4, 2020, 3:11 PM
William Barr has played a dirty trick on his successor—one that will put the next attorney general in a genuine bind.