Justice Department

Trump AG nominee Matt Gaetz has left a trail of antisemitic comments

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 13 Nov

The nomination of Rep. Matt Gaetz as Attorney General by President-elect Donald Trump has sparked significant controversy due to Gaetz's history of antisemitic remarks and actions.

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Man who shot 2 Jews outside LA synagogues sentenced to 35 years in prison

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 1 Oct

Jaime Tran, a former dental student with a history of making violent antisemitic threats, was sentenced to 35 years in prison for shooting two Jewish men in Los Angeles' Pico-Robertson neighborhood in February 2023.

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What the top U.S. Nazi hunter thinks of claims that Israel is committing genocide

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 20 May

Eli Rosenbaum, a former Nazi hunter with extensive experience prosecuting war criminals, challenges the claims of Israel committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

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The shameful radicalisation of Columbia comes from Critical Race Theory

Jewish Chronicle · 25 Apr

The article discusses the radicalization at American universities, focusing on Columbia University and the influence of Critical Race Theory (CRT).

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Former Cornell student who threatened to shoot up kosher dining hall pleads guilty

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 11 Apr

Former Cornell student, Patrick Dai, pleaded guilty to threatening Jewish students by posting messages about violence towards them, including plans to shoot up the kosher dining hall and harm Jewish men, women, and babies on campus.

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What On Earth Happened In That Courtroom?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 27 Jul 2023

Andrew C. McCarthy discusses the unexpected turn of events in a Delaware courtroom where Hunter Biden's plea deal with the Justice Department unraveled before the judge and the public.

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An Argument About the Indictment

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 12 Jun 2023

In a podcast episode featuring Eli Lake, there is a discussion about the Justice Department's decision to indict Donald Trump, with Lake expressing skepticism about the move.

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FBI-Yai-Yai

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 24 Jan 2023

Eli Lake discusses the indictment of the former head of the counterintelligence unit of the FBI in New York, exploring its implications for the FBI, the Justice Department, and the ongoing focus on the 2016 elections.

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There Are No Standards

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 12 Jan 2023

The text discusses allegations of Joe Biden mishandling classified documents and questions if this poses legal risks for him and his team.

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The Last January 6th Hearing

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 20 Dec 2022

During the last January 6th hearing, the committee discussed the criminal referrals made to the Justice Department regarding Donald Trump.

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When Crime Gets Close to You

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 5 Oct 2021

The podcast discussion delves into the theme of crime occurring in close proximity to individuals.

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My father’s last words

Forward · 9 Jun 2021

David Henry Gerson reflects on his father Allan Gerson's final days and the publication of his memoir, "Lies That Matter," detailing Allan's work in bringing Nazi collaborators to justice.

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A GOP power broker’s rabbis explain themselves

Forward · 28 Jan 2021

Former President Donald Trump pardoned Elliott Broidy, a wealthy businessman who pleaded guilty to illegal lobbying, with support from five Los Angeles rabbis.

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Law for the Law-Abiding

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 4 Jun 2020

Eli Lake discusses how recently released 2016 transcripts corroborate his article about the Justice Department's mistreatment of Michael Flynn.

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Should we really keep comparing Trump to Hitler?

Forward · 2 Jun 2020

Amidst recent events involving President Donald Trump's rhetoric and actions, some comparisons have emerged likening him to Adolf Hitler, particularly regarding the use of authoritative language and potential military intervention.

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Mike Flynn v. the United States

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 20 May 2020

Eli Lake, a Bloomberg View columnist, discusses his article in COMMENTARY on the case of Michael Flynn, Trump's former national security advisor, who was allegedly targeted and pressured by the Justice Department.

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From Washington to Westchester: the Obama Justice Department fellow running for Lowey’s seat

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 13 May 2020

Mondaire Jones, a 32-year-old progressive attorney and activist, is running for the open congressional seat in New York's 17th district after Rep. Nita Lowey's retirement.

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What Was Obama Thinking?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 11 May 2020

The discussion in the COMMENTARY podcast explores the unmasking scandal and the Justice Department's treatment of Michael Flynn, questioning Barack Obama's motivations at the time.

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AJC Passport: U.S. Antisemitism Summit and LGBT Rights in Israel

People of the Pod · 19 Jul 2019

AJC's Jason Isaacson discussed the U.S. Department of Justice Summit on Combating Antisemitism and the increased efforts to combat antisemitism.

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On the Outrageous AP Seizures

Judith Miller in Tablet · 14 May 2013

The Justice Department's secret seizure of two months' worth of telephone records from Associated Press reporters and editors in connection with a leaked al-Qaida plot has sparked outcry from First Amendment advocates, including claims of an unprecedented assault on press freedom.

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