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Donald Trump slams "deranged" Jack Smith after latest Aileen Cannon hearing

Donald Trump slams "deranged" Jack Smith after latest Aileen Cannon hearing

Trump has lashed out at the special counsel after a hearing was held on whether the classified documents case should be dismissed.

By Ewan Palmer On 5/23/24 at 2:22 AM EDT

Aileen Cannon's Trump hearing suddenly erupts into shouting

Aileen Cannon's Trump hearing suddenly erupts into shouting

A prosecutor for Special Counsel Jack Smith's office reportedly shouted while rebuking arguments made by the defense.

By Kaitlin Lewis On 5/22/24 at 9:53 PM EDT

Donald Trump Accidentally Insults Aileen Cannon

Donald Trump Accidentally Insults Aileen Cannon

Donald Trump took aim at Judge Juan Merchan as he seemingly referred to Merchan being Colombian born.

By Natalie Venegas On 5/22/24 at 11:50 AM EDT

Unsealed grand jury testimony shows heated exchanges with Trump lawyer

Unsealed grand jury testimony shows heated exchanges with Trump lawyer

Attorney Timothy Parlatore refused to answer questions about his conversations with former President Trump.

By Sean O'Driscoll On 5/22/24 at 7:08 AM EDT

Aileen Cannon slammed after new evidence unsealed

Aileen Cannon slammed after new evidence unsealed

Commentators criticized the judge overseeing Donald Trump's classified documents case.

By Kate Plummer On 5/22/24 at 4:40 AM EDT

FBI was prepared to use "deadly force" at Mar-a-Lago raid

FBI was prepared to use "deadly force" at Mar-a-Lago raid

Agents planned to bring "standard issue weapons, ammo, handcuffs and medium and large sized bolt cutters."

By Nick Mordowanec On 5/21/24 at 3:59 PM EDT

New Donald Trump trial evidence to be unsealed

New Donald Trump trial evidence to be unsealed

The names of witnesses will remain off limits to the public

By Sean O'Driscoll On 5/21/24 at 7:41 AM EDT

Aileen Cannon made "problematic" exception in latest ruling: Attorney

Aileen Cannon made "problematic" exception in latest ruling: Attorney

Frequent Trump critic and former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance made the comments in a recent blog post.

By Kate Plummer On 5/20/24 at 6:54 AM EDT

Aileen Cannon's latest Jack Smith filing torn apart by legal analysts

Aileen Cannon's latest Jack Smith filing torn apart by legal analysts

The judge overseeing Donald Trump's classified documents case wrote that she was "disappointed" in special counsel Jack Smith.

By Khaleda Rahman On 5/20/24 at 4:47 AM EDT

Aileen Cannon has stern response for Jack Smith

Aileen Cannon has stern response for Jack Smith

Cannon said she's "disappointed" Smith asked her to keep information secret to protect grand jury secrecy and witness safety.

By Gabe Whisnant On 5/19/24 at 6:02 PM EDT

Will Democrats Pay a Price for Their Cynical, Crumbling Lawfare Strategy?

Will Democrats Pay a Price for Their Cynical, Crumbling Lawfare Strategy?

The Democrat-Lawfare Complex's brazen, cynical attempt to subvert our constitutional order in the name of saving it has not gone according to plan.

By Josh Hammer On 5/17/24 at 6:00 AM EDT

Florida residents rip Aileen Cannon: "Judged by History"

Florida residents rip Aileen Cannon: "Judged by History"

The judge has faced an immense amount of backlash for indefinitely delaying the start of former President Trump's classified documents trial.

By Kaitlin Lewis On 5/14/24 at 7:43 PM EDT

Aileen Cannon "harming national security" in Donald Trump case: Attorney

Aileen Cannon "harming national security" in Donald Trump case: Attorney

Barbara McQuade lashes out at the Florida judge after she indefinitely delayed the federal classified documents trial.

By Ewan Palmer On 5/13/24 at 10:11 AM EDT

Aileen Cannon overseeing Trump case is "governmental insanity"—Attorney

Aileen Cannon overseeing Trump case is "governmental insanity"—Attorney

Glenn Kirschner said that the judge "is single-handedly depriving the American people of our right to a fair and timely trial of Donald Trump."

By Mandy Taheri On 5/12/24 at 1:09 PM EDT

Aileen Cannon hands Donald Trump major legitimacy boost: Attorney

Aileen Cannon hands Donald Trump major legitimacy boost: Attorney

Former U.S. attorney says District Judge Aileen Cannon has given Donald Trump an opportunity to publicly legitimize his political witch hunt claims.

By Emma Marsden On 5/12/24 at 12:48 PM EDT

Aileen Cannon has given Donald Trump exactly what he wants: Attorney

Aileen Cannon has given Donald Trump exactly what he wants: Attorney

The judge presiding over the former president's classified documents case canceled a May 20 trial date, indefinitely postponing the case.

By Khaleda Rahman On 5/12/24 at 4:57 AM EDT

Donald Trump just had an incredible legal week (yes, really)

Donald Trump just had an incredible legal week (yes, really)

The former president has seen significant updates in his classified documents and Georgia election interference cases.

By Ewan Palmer On 5/9/24 at 11:28 AM EDT

Jack Smith cannot stop Aileen Cannon—here's why

Jack Smith cannot stop Aileen Cannon—here's why

"Jack Smith is...frustrated, but seeking to remove a judge or overturn a scheduling order would not be easy," Greg Germain said.

By Sean O'Driscoll On 5/9/24 at 11:18 AM EDT

MAGA celebrates Donald Trump's legal boosts: "Winning bigly"

MAGA celebrates Donald Trump's legal boosts: "Winning bigly"

Former president's supporters rejoice over significant updates in his classified documents and Georgia election interference cases.

By Ewan Palmer On 5/9/24 at 9:19 AM EDT

Judge Cannon 'overwhelmed' in Trump case: legal analyst

Judge Cannon 'overwhelmed' in Trump case: legal analyst

MSNBC legal correspondent Lisa Rubin says Cannon is "overwhelmed with anxiety" as the judge postpones Trump's classified documents trial.

By Rachel Dobkin On 5/8/24 at 1:56 PM EDT

Remove Aileen Cannon petitions pass 300K signatures

Remove Aileen Cannon petitions pass 300K signatures

The Florida judge is facing calls to recuse herself or be removed from Trump's classified documents case.

By Aliss Higham On 5/8/24 at 12:22 PM EDT

Game over for Jack Smith?

Game over for Jack Smith?

Prosecutor in Trump's classified documents case may have run out of options, says legal expert.

By Sean O'Driscoll On 5/8/24 at 12:15 PM EDT

Aileen Cannon's recusal from Donald Trump's trial could look like this

Aileen Cannon's recusal from Donald Trump's trial could look like this

Aileen Cannon's decision to delay Donald Trump's classified documents case has led to fresh calls for recusal.

By Tom Norton On 5/8/24 at 11:49 AM EDT

Aileen Cannon suspending Trump case leaves legal experts "disgusted"

Aileen Cannon suspending Trump case leaves legal experts "disgusted"

Trump's classified documents case has been suspended indefinitely.

By Sean O'Driscoll On 5/8/24 at 10:34 AM EDT

Donald Trump Jr. says Jack Smith "tampered with evidence"

Donald Trump Jr. says Jack Smith "tampered with evidence"

The former president's eldest son was reacting to recent court flings submitted by the classified documents federal prosecutor.

By Ewan Palmer On 5/8/24 at 7:59 AM EDT

Aileen Cannon trashed by lawyers: "Out of her league"

Aileen Cannon trashed by lawyers: "Out of her league"

Florida Judge Aileen Cannon has been criticized after postponing Donald Trump's classified documents trial indefinitely.

By James Bickerton On 5/8/24 at 5:14 AM EDT

Donald Trump receives a major victory in classified documents case

Donald Trump receives a major victory in classified documents case

In a new filing, Judge Aileen Cannon has indefinitely postponed the trial in the federal criminal case.

By Jon Jackson On 5/7/24 at 5:24 PM EDT

Aileen Cannon hands Donald Trump a huge win

Aileen Cannon hands Donald Trump a huge win

Judge Cannon granted Trump a delay in relation to declaring sensitive materials.

By Ewan Palmer On 5/7/24 at 3:52 AM EDT

Donald Trump's Mar-A-Lago case about to be "hotbed of activity": Attorney

Donald Trump's Mar-A-Lago case about to be "hotbed of activity": Attorney

Former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance discusses importance of May 9 deadline for CIPA court filings in federal case.

By Ewan Palmer On 5/6/24 at 7:18 AM EDT

Donald Trump's latest move in Mar-a-Lago case "doomed"—Legal analyst

Donald Trump's latest move in Mar-a-Lago case "doomed"—Legal analyst

Trump's lawyers say a Chinese immigrant's Supreme Court case is "selective prosecution" precedent to dismiss the former president's classified documents charges.

By Gabe Whisnant On 5/4/24 at 5:25 PM EDT