As Justice Department attorneys reportedly race to indict the former FBI director, a former federal prosecutor reflects on DOJ’s madness.
Letitia James
Posted inPolitics
Extortionist-in-Chief
The mob-style shakedowns of colleges, networks, law firms, and businesses are the through line of the Trump era.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Trump v. Letitia James—Hypocrisy and Vengeance in the Palace of Justice
Trump v. Letitia James—Hypocrisy and Vengeance in the Palace of Justice. Will the president and Attorney General Bondi really try to prosecute New York’s Attorney General over a mortgage application?
Posted inPolitics
Fear and Loathing as Trump Payment Deadline Looms
As he struggles to meet a court-ordered payment, Trump seems truly fearful. His claims of “I’m really rich,” writes a financial crimes expert, seem like a desert mirage.
Posted inPolitics
Can Andrew Cuomo Really Make a Political Comeback?
It’s hard to imagine, given his pugilistic tenure as governor before resigning in the wake of sexual harassment allegations. But the recent settlement between the Justice Department and the current governor’s office shouldn’t be the decisive issue if he runs for New York City mayor.
Posted inThe Monopolized Economy
Hey, Pete Buttigieg, Use Your Power to Get Us Better Airline Service
Fare hikes, canceled flights, endless delays—flying is a nightmare, but the transportation secretary has powers to make things better if only he’d use them.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Trump “Will Be Indicted”
As the former president faces legal investigations, the author and white-collar-crime scholar Jennifer Taub identifies the probe that’s furthest along, what January 6 Committee graphic was key, and why you can’t get a toupee in federal prison.
Posted inApril/May/June 2022
Laboratories of Anti-Monopoly
States are on the front line of the fight against corporate consolidation.
Posted inFeatured, Political Animal
How Biden Can Have a Successful Presidency Without Congress
Barry Lynn provides a roadmap that Biden use to take on monopolies–without Mitch McConnell’s help. Now state attorneys general are stepping up their game, too.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Donald Trump Could Rue the Day He Decided to Run for President
The investigations into his business and finances could expose his criminality.
