Special counsel moves to kill Trump cases
The Associated Press reports a special counsel has moved to dismiss or halt prosecutions involving former President Donald Trump, citing legal strategy and potential grounds for dismissal. The development prompts analysis of procedural options and potential precedential impact.
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Policy says sitting presidents cannot face prosecution
Special counsel Jack Smith moved to drop two federal cases against Donald Trump as his return to the White House makes prosecutions for handling classified documents or seeking to overturn the 2020 election untenable. The dismissal aligns with long standing DOJ policy, but marks a historic end to an unprecedented effort to hold a former president accountable while campaigning again. Trump proclaimed victory on Truth Social, calling the cases empty and unlawful. The election case dismissal was granted while the documents case decision remained pending.
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Hunger advocates urge Iowa to join summer food benefits plan
Iowa hunger advocates call on Gov. Reynolds to participate in the SUN Bucks summer food program and raise income eligibility to include more families. They argue summer needs and cheaper bulk purchases justify expanded benefits, with Iowa to file intent by Jan 1, 2025.
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