Top House Democrats demand release of Epstein files that mention Trump Exclusive: Jamie Raskin and Dan Goldman accuse justice department of withholding Epstein files to protect Trump The Guardian - US · Jul 8, 2025
Mar-a-Lago special prosecutor takes the fifth at ‘weaponized’ House committee Jay Bratt asserted constitutional right to silence before panel pursuing people involved in prosecutions of Trump The Guardian - US · May 14, 2025
Trump news at a glance: White House doesn’t trust Hegseth to choose new chief of staff Exasperated by turmoil dogging defense secretary, the White House will block his new choice, sources say – key US politics stories from 9 May 2025 at a glance The Guardian - US · May 10, 2025
Lawyer who prosecuted Trump hauled in front of House judiciary committee Exclusive: Jay Bratt, who led Mar-a-Lago case, first special prosecutor known to be summoned after Trump vows revenge The Guardian - US · May 10, 2025
Special Counsel Funding Hearing Commences In Classified Documents Case Special counsel Jack Smith's funding hearing in classified documents case with Trump's legal team present. Top News · Jun 24, 2024
Trump lawyers turn focus to classified documents case after New York verdict Florida case regarding classified documents at Mar-a-Lago the only one left against Trump with ongoing proceedings The Guardian - US · Jun 14, 2024
Experts pan Cannon's "outrageous" bias Judge Cannon has appeared confused by basic legal concepts and indulged the Trump defense team's wildest arguments Salon · May 30, 2024
Shouting match erupts at classified documents hearing as Trump and allies try to dismiss charges Defense attorney for Trump’s valet Walt Nauta argued his possible nomination as a judge was threatened by prosecutors during an August 2022 meeting The Independent UK · May 22, 2024
Judge rejects bid by Trump to dismiss classified documents case A federal judge on Thursday rejected a bid by Donald Trump to throw out out his classified documents criminal case, and appeared skeptical during hours of arguments of a separate effort to scuttle the prosecution ahead of trial. France 24 · Mar 14, 2024
Trump's trial over classified documents in Florida could start as soon as this summer In a hearing before U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, prosecutors said they want the trial to begin in July. Trump's lawyers want to postpone it until next year, after the presidential election. WEKU · Mar 2, 2024
Experts: Cannon set to delay Trump trial Trump documents case "may very well suffer death by a thousand Cannon continuances," ex-prosecutor predicts Salon · Nov 2, 2023
Expert: Cannon learned from her blunder Cannon appeared skeptical of the DOJ's proposed trial schedule but also unlikely to schedule it after election Salon · Jul 19, 2023
Trump’s co-defendant wants to delay routine hearing on classified documents case Walt Nauta’s attorney has asked to delay a key hearing in the criminal case against his client and former president Donald Trump The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023
Commentary: Here’s Trump’s outlandish and dangerous plan to beat the classified documents case Donald Trump sat glowering in court Tuesday, arms crossed over his chest, while his lawyer entered a plea of not guilty to a 37-count federal indictment on espionage, conspiracy, obstruction and other charges. Hours later, addressing a rally and then a candlelight dinner at his Bedminster, New Jersey, golf club… Los Angeles Times · Jun 15, 2023
Salon · Jun 10, 2023 Trump lawyer quits after TV interview It’s unusual for defense attorneys to "take a client up through indictment and walk away,” ex-prosecutor says
The Guardian - US · Jun 8, 2023 Lawyer for Trump valet in Mar-a-Lago documents case alleges misconduct Exclusive: The lawyer said in letter that prosecutors brought up his application to become judge when seeking valet’s cooperation
The Guardian - US · Jun 7, 2023 Multiple witnesses subpoenaed in Florida in Trump Mar-a-Lago case Unreported involvement of top prosecutor Jay Bratt in the Florida grand jury could suggest questions about Espionage Act violations
Salon · Mar 1, 2023 FBI agents tried to nix Mar-a-Lago probe "Trump’s bullying and attacks" on the FBI appear to have worked, expert says
Axios · Oct 24, 2022 Meet the top DOJ prosecutor taking on Trump Jay Bratt has made his career on similar cases.
Salon · Oct 7, 2022 DOJ thinks Trump hoarding more docs: NYT “Trump is daring the DOJ to charge him," ex-prosecutor says after DOJ demands he return additional classified docs
Reason · Sep 28, 2022 Trump's Declassification Claims Are Implausible and Irrelevant The potential crimes that the FBI is investigating do not hinge on the current classification status of the records that the former president kept at Mar-a-Lago.
Reason · Sep 22, 2022 The FBI Regains Access to Mar-a-Lago Documents That Trump Claims He Mentally Declassified Even if Trump did declassify those records, the 11th Circuit says, he "has not identified any reason that he is entitled to them."
Salon · Sep 3, 2022 Trump dug his own hole: He's in deep Trump and his lawyers keep making things worse, and he's now the DOJ's target: The irony is dark, but delicious
Tribune News Service · Sep 1, 2022 Trump’s bid for ‘special master’ in Mar-a-Lago search case drags on as judge delays ruling A federal judge in Florida declined to rule from the bench Thursday after hearing arguments on former President Donald Trump’s request for a neutral third party to review documents seized from his home by FBI agents seeking classified records.
The Guardian - US · Aug 31, 2022 Two Trump lawyers could be witnesses or targets in FBI investigation Christina Bobb and Evan Corcoran face scrutiny over their communications with the justice department, legal experts say