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Mar 21 2025POLITICS

Trump's U-Turn: A Law Firm's $40m Deal

Political maneuvers often lead to unexpected outcomes. The recent change of heart by former President Donald Trump is a case in point. Trump had initially targeted a prominent New York-based law firm, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. The firm had been under fire for its involvement in high-profile cases and its diversity initiatives. The firm is know...

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Sep 08 2024POLITICS

Trump's 'Pro-Law Enforcement' Claim: Words vs. Actions

Can a convicted felon truly claim to be pro-law enforcement? That's the question Andrew Weissmann, a former top Justice Department prosecutor, is raising after Donald Trump addressed the Fraternal Order of Police. Trump's message seemed to ignore his own legal troubles and his past support for those charged with assaulting law enforcement during the January 6th Capi...

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