Here’s what the Defense Department has to say about it: not much. The Convening Authority for Military Commissions, Susan Escallier, has entered into pretrial agreements with Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin ‘Attash, and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al … Continue reading →
It’s the biggest swap with Russia since the Cold War days: The Wall Street Journal has praised the release of three Americans, including reporter Evan Gershkovich, as part of a historic prisoner swap between Russia and the US. Gershkovich’s release … Continue reading →
William Calley has died at eighty. For those of us old enough to have been sentient during the Vietnam War, Calley’s name is instantly recognizable as one of the major players in the horrific and shameful My Lai massacre. He … Continue reading →
Ronald Rowe is testifying today, and Legal Insurrection has many posts spotlighting his testimony. There’s this, this, this, this, and this. The gist of it is, as Ted Cruz said, “Does the buck stop anywhere?” Nope. But we’ve seen this … Continue reading →
The Supreme Court needs the Biden touch: In Biden’s latest blatant lawfare attack on Democrats’ top political opponent, he used these examples from a routinely unanimous court as a springboard to argue for amending the U.S. Constitution so that “there … Continue reading →
The topic was a favorite in 2020, and continues to be extremely important. There’s “rigging” – part of which is, of course, the MSM being a propaganda organ for the Democrats. But there’s also the use of lax rules about … Continue reading →
At the Butler PA rally, the Secret Service was offered drones to help with security but refused the offer: ?? NEW – Whistleblower tells me local law enforcement partners & suppliers offered drones to Secret Service BEFORE the rally – … Continue reading →
Commenter “Nonapod” writes: Bob Menendez is resigning from the Senate. So now we know there is an upper threshold for how much brazen venality a powerful Democrat politician is permitted, but it involves literal bars of gold being found. That … Continue reading →
Cheatle dodged questions yesterday as she was attacked by both sides. The dodging was irrelevant to the question of whether she would be allowed to stay in her position; plenty of our public servants on the left have done exactly … Continue reading →
[NOTE: “Crooks and Cheatle” – doesn’t it sound like a law firm in a Dickens novel?] The Secret Service lapses were so egregious, and Cheatle’s answers so awful, that both sides are getting into the act of criticizing her pretty … Continue reading →
Seems to me there was a time when people respected the Secret Service. Then again, memory deceives me, because even back in 1963 when Kennedy was assassinated, many of the conspiracy theories – which involved just about every possible government … Continue reading →
I’ve not followed the details, but Menendez was found guilty of corruption and says he will appeal: Menendez pleaded not guilty to federal charges that he accepted an array of bribes in exchange for helping foreign governments. Jurors deliberated for … Continue reading →