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Trump an American Czar Nicholas, Isolated, Imperious in Face of Crisis

Keith GirardJune 1, 2020

Donald Trump’s presidency began on a low point and has been sinking deeper ever since, freighted by lies, half-baked policy decisions and gross incompetence. ...

COMMENTARYPOLITICS

Barr Bows to Trump’s Autocratic Whims, Now 2,000 Ex-Prosecutors Want Him Out

Keith GirardMay 11, 2020

William Barr (left) is falling in line behind the President on Michael Flynn, leading to calls for his resignation. (Photo: ScreenCap) William Barr, the U.S. Attorney General and Donald Trump henchman, is attacking the U.S. judicial system in a sy...

CULTUREPOLITICS

Attorney General William Barr (left) is closely following Trump policy by dismissing Flynn guilty plea. (Photo: ScreenCap)

William Barr Assault on Justice System Fuels Trump Autocracy

Keith GirardMay 11, 2020

William Barr, the U.S. Attorney General and Donald Trump henchman, is attacking the U.S. judicial system in a systematic campaign that has shocking parallels to the Nazi Party....

LAW

New York Ready to Push Back Against Barr Intrusion on State COVID-19 Curbs

Keith GirardMay 1, 2020

Attorney General William Barr his issued a tantamount declaration of war against the states, but New York’s attorney general is pushing back against the intrusion on state sovereignty....

CULTUREPOLITICS

Barr Declares War on States Over Covid-19 Curbs–States Push Back

Keith GirardMay 1, 2020

Attorney General William Barr his issued a tantamount declaration of war against the states, but local attorneys general are pushing back against the intrusion on state sovereignty....

ADMINISTRATIONAGENCIES

William Barr being sworn in as U.S. Attorney General. (Photo: White House/ Tia Dufour)

AG Barr Seeks Secret Police Powers From Congress Rivaling Nazi Germany

Keith GirardMarch 22, 2020

While the coronavirus rips across the country, largely due to Donald Trump’s ineptitude, Attorney General William Barr is quietly asking Congress for police powers that shred the Constitution....

ADMINISTRATIONJUDICIALLAW

Donald Trump's administration is in chaos this week after a number of setbacks. (Photo: Getty)

Trump Chaos: Barr Revolt, Court Slam, Ex-Officials Make Life Hell

Keith GirardFebruary 15, 2020

Donald Trump’s impeachment is nothing compared to the chaos sweeping his administration....

ADMINISTRATIONWHITE HOUSE

New York City Bar Calls For Investigation of Trump Attorney General William Barr

Keith GirardJanuary 9, 2020

Attorney General William Barr's ability to maintain “public confidence in the fair and impartial administration of justice,” is under fire in a scathing New York City Bar Association letter. ...

CULTUREPOLITICS

Bill Barr Barnstorms Europe Looking for Dirt, Alarming Allies

Keith GirardNovember 3, 2019

Bill Barr has stepped outside the U.S. Attorney General’s traditional role to run political interference for Donald Trump, barreling through Europe, alarming U.S. allies, in a Quixotic quest....

NATIONAL SECURITY

SNL Rolls Out 2 Big Guns–De Niro, Baldwin–for Robert Mueller Cold Open

Keith GirardMarch 31, 2019

SNL rolled out its biggest guns–Robert De Niro and Alec Baldwin–for a double-barrel blast at Donald Trump over the Robert S. Mueller III investigation in its first cold open marking its return to live television. ...

COMEDY

Trump Falsely Claims Russia Exoneration; Late Night Calls Him Out on It (Watch!)

Keith GirardMarch 26, 2019

Donald Trump falsely claimed he “complete and total exoneration” as a result of Robert Mueller’s report on Russian collusion, but he wasn’t off the hook as far as late night comedians were concerned. ...

COMEDY