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Subject: VINDICTIVE TRUMP
US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany after chancellor criticized war with Iran
2 May 2026 Natasha Bertrand, Kit Maher. CNN.
Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted again, in a probe over an online post officials call a Trump threat
Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker. Associated Press.
Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing the way for Warsh
24 Apr 2026 Christopher Rugaber, Eric Tucker. Associated Press.
Jeanine Pirro drops criminal probe of Jerome Powell
24 Apr 2026 David Goldman. CNN.
Inside Todd Blanche's audition for attorney general
21 Apr 2026 Paula Reid, Casey Gannon. CNN.
U.S. Installs a Trump Loyalist to Lead `Grand Conspiracy' Case Into Trump foes Shared
19 Apr 2026 Charlie Savage, Alan Feuer. New York Times.
Exclusive: Justice Department removes lead prosecutor from probe of Trump critic John Brennan
17 Apr 2026 Evan Perez, Hannah Rabinowitz. CNN.
Federal prosecutors turned away from Federal Reserve building, as Trump threatens to fire Powell
15 Apr 2026 Paul Wiseman, Michael Kunzleman. Associated Press.
Trump says he'll fire Powell next month if he stays in his role at the Fed
15 Apr 2026 David Goldman, et al. CNN.
Newly terrified DOJ targets an old Trump enemy
3 Apr 2026 Adam Lynch. Alternet.
Former FBI agents who worked on Trump election investigation sue Patel, Bondi
31 Mar 2026 Max Rego. The Hill.
3 FBI agents fired after investigating Trump file class action suit alleging `retribution campaign'
31 Mar 2026 Eric Tucker. Associated Press.
Prosecutor told judge no evidence existed to criminally pursue Powell over costly Fed renovations
25 Mar 2026 Devan Cole. CNN.
Judge quashes grand jury subpoenas of Fed, Jerome Powell in renovations probe
13 Mar 2026 Ella Lee, Sylvan Lane. The Hill.
Justice Department leans on prosecutors in Brennan probe as other Trump-foe investigations fizzle
10 Mar 2026 Katelyn Polantz, Hannah Rabinowitz, et al. CNN.
Justice Dept., Under Pressure From Trump, Fails to Build Autopen Case Against Biden
4 Mar 2026 Michael S. Schmidt, et al. New York Times.
Trump administration drops suits against law firms with ties to Democrats and other Trump foes
2 Mar 2026 Katelyn Polantz. CNN.
Angry Trump Humiliated as Effort to Prosecute Dems Backfires Again
18 Feb 2026 Greg Sargent. The New Republic.
`Stunning': Jeanine Pirro's Failure to Indict Democrats Is a Big Deal
15 Feb 2026 Ankush Khardori. Politico.
Trump says Justice Department is investigating Ilhan Omar
26 Jan 2026 Cheyanne M. Daniels. Politico.
Tracking Trump's retaliation
12 Jan 2026 Kaanita Lyer, Amy O'Kruk. CNN.
Trump may have damaged the case against Jerome Powell before it's even begun
13 Jan 2026 Kyle Cheney, Josh Gerstein. Politico.
Federal prosecutors open criminal investigation into the Fed and Jerome Powell
11 Jan 2026 Bryan Mena. CNN.
Trump has declared war - on the Kennedys
4 Jan 2026 Jason Kyle Howard. Salon.
Trump's revenge tour leaves MAGA collateral damage
3 Jan 2026 Sophia Tesfaye. Salon.
Trump's feud with Colorado over Tina Peters intensifies while drawing in Boebert
3 Jan 2026 Julia Manchester. The Hill.
Judge blocks Trump effort to strip security clearance from attorney who represented whistleblowers
24 Dec 2025 Joey Cappelletti. Associated Press.
DOJ appeals ruling that tanked Comey, James criminal cases
19 Dec 2025 Kyle Cheney. Politico.
Trump's revenge and retribution tour is hurting Americans and Republicans
4 Dec 2025 Brad Bannon. The Hill.
DOJ deciding whether to seek new Comey, James indictments
1 Dec 2025 Josh Gerstein, Kyle Cheney. Politico.
Military Lawfare Is a Red Line
29 Nov 2025 Andrew C. Mccarthy. National Review.
The Trump Administration Is Really Bad at Retribution
24 Nov 2025 Noah Rothman. National Review.
Appeals court upholds $1M penalty against Trump in lawsuit against Hillary Clinton
26 Nov 2025 Josh Gerstein, Kyle Cheney. Politico.
Trump's campaign of retribution: At least 470 targets and counting
26 Nov 2025 Peter Eisler, et al. Reuters.
Trump's Retribution Push Has Expanded Even as It Hits Legal Barriers
25 Nov 2025 Michael S. Schmidt. New York Times.
Swalwell sues Trump housing official over mortgage fraud allegations
25 Nov 2025 Cheyanne M. Daniels. Politico.
Lindsey Halligan is out - but there are major questions about what comes next
24 Nov 2025 Kyle Cheney, Josh Gerstein. Politico.
Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed
24 Nov 2025 Eric Tucker. Associated Press.
Comey, James cases dismissed as judge disqualifies interim US attorney Lindsey Halligan But her earings look great!
24 Nov 2025 Kyle Cheney, Josh Gerstein. Politico.
Judge dismisses DOJ criminal cases against Comey, James
24 Nov 2025 Ella Lee. The Hill.
Manhattan US attorney gets first big test ahead of Epstein files drop
22 Nov 2025 Erica Orden. Politico.
More than half of Americans say DOJ cases against Trump foes are 'unjustified'
21 Nov 2025 Ryan Mancini. The Hill.
James Comey asks for his indictment be dismissed over Lindsey Halligan's grand jury revelation
21 Nov 2025 Holmes Lybrand, Katelyn Polantz. CNN.
DOJ admits full grand jury never reviewed final Comey indictment, further imperiling case
19 Nov 2025 Ella Lee. The Hill.
Misconduct in the James Comey Case Stemmed From a Reckless Rush To Indict Him
19 Nov 2025 Jacob Sullum. Reason.
Appeals court panel mulls $1M penalty for Trump in lawsuit against Hillary Clinton
18 Nov 2025 Josh Gerstein. Politico.
Trump DOJ's James Comey case faces widening judicial backlash
17 Nov 2025 Ella Lee. The Hill.
Judge scolds Justice Department for `profound investigative missteps' in Comey case
17 Nov 2025 Eric Tucker. Associated Press.
Judge orders DOJ to turn over grand jury materials to James Comey, cites `disturbing pattern'
17 Nov 2025 Ella Lee. The Hill.
Whistleblower accuses Ed Martin of `concealing and destroying' records related to DOJ's weaponization group
17 Nov 2025 Rebecca Beitsch. The Hill.
Top Fannie Mae officials ousted after sounding alarm on sharing confidential housing data
13 Nov 2025 Brian Slodysko. Associated Press.
Manhattan US attorney's office recuses in Maurene Comey case
13 Nov 2025 Erica Orden. Politico.
Trump Loyalists Push `Grand Conspiracy' as New Subpoenas Land Unlocked
9 Nov 2025 Glenn Thrush, et al. New York Times.
How an Adam Schiff indictment could shake the Senate
9 Nov 2025 Hailey Fuchs. Politico.
Justice Department issues flurry of subpoenas in fresh inquiry into Trump-Russia probe: AP sources
7 Nov 2025 Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer. Associated Press.
Feds move to subpoena former CIA director and others who investigated Russian interference in Trump's 2016 campaign
7 Nov 2025 Katelyn Polantz, Evan Perez. CNN.
Jack Smith takes a veiled swipe at Trump
7 Nov 2025 Hailey Fuchs. Politico.
Judge in Comey case scolds prosecutors as he orders them to produce records from probe
5 Nov 2025 Eric Tucker. Associated Press.
DOJ argues Trump's post calling for Comey charges no basis to dismiss indictment
4 Nov 2025 Rebecca Beitsch. The Hill.
How Trump is weaponizing the DoJ to `bully, prosecute, punish and silence' his foes
4 Nov 2025 Peter Stone. The Guardian.
Trump's Retribution Campaign Leaves D.C. Prosecutor's Office in Crisis
2 Nov 2025 Alan Feuer. New York Times.
'Dirty cop': Trump names 10 new targets in his retribution campaign
29 Oct 2025 Carl Gibson. Alternet.
Trump asks Supreme Court to let him refire Copyright Office director
27 Oct 2025 Ella Lee. The Hill.
Sleepwalking Into Revenge: The Rise of the Politics of Retribution
26 Oct 2025 Paul Starr. The New Republic.
Sleepwalking Into Revenge: The Rise of the Politics of Retribution
26 Oct 2025 Paul Starr. The New Republic.
Trump says he's targeting Democrats' programs, but the suffering is bipartisan
26 Oct 2025 Glenn C. Altschuler. The Hill.
Donald Trump has built a regime of retribution and reward
24 Oct 2025 Sidney Blumenthal. The Guardian.
Trump calls for Jack Smith, others to be prosecuted over Jan. 6 probe
24 Oct 2025 Elliott Davis. The Hill.
Prosecutors Find Evidence Ruining Their Own Case Against Letitia James
23 Oct 2025 Malcolm Ferguson. The New Republic.
Comey asks judge to dismiss criminal charges claiming selective prosecution
20 Oct 2025 Sam Levine. The Guardian.
Trump Admits He's Using the Shutdown to Take Revenge on Democrats
20 Oct 2025 Robert Mccoy. The New Republic.
Prosecutors may move to oust James Comey's defense lawyer
19 Oct 2025 Josh Gerstein, Kyle Cheney. Politico.
Lindsey Halligan fires more prosecutors in key US attorney's office
17 Oct 2025 Kristen Holmes. CNN.
Trump administration freezes $11bn for infrastructure in Democratic states
17 Oct 2025 Reuters. The Guardian.
Bolton indictment adds to web of Trump foe prosecutions
17 Oct 2025 Jared Gans. The Hill.
Trump Makes Clear No One Can Rule Against Him as He Threatens Enemies
15 Oct 2025 Malcolm Ferguson. The New Republic.
Trump civil fraud case casts shadow on Letitia James indictment
11 Oct 2025 Ella Lee. The Hill.
How Trump's message to `Pam' got exactly the results he wanted
10 Oct 2025 Kyle Cheney, et al. Politico.
New York Attorney General Letitia James, a Trump foe, is indicted by Trump's DOJ
9 Oct 2025 Erica Orden, et al. Politico.
New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted on fraud charge
9 Oct 2025 Ella Lee. The Hill.
Trump promises cuts to programs favored by Democrats
9 Oct 2025 Ben Johansen. Politico.
New WSJ Report is Proof Trump is Waging Campaign of `Malicious' Prosecutions
9 Oct 2025 Brad Reed. Common Dreams.
Kash Patel Fires Two F.B.I. Agents Who Worked on Trump Investigation
8 Oct 2025 Glenn Thrush, Alan Feuer. New York Times.
James Comey pleads not guilty to criminal charges following Trump pressure to prosecute
8 Oct 2025 Josh Gerstein, Kyle Cheney. Politico.
How Trump Is Using the Justice Department to Target His Enemies
7 Oct 2025 Alan Feuer, Lily Boyce. New York Times.
GOPer Quietly Admits Trump Cuts to Blue States Will Hurt MAGA Voters
2 Oct 2025 Greg Sargent. The New Republic.
Trump turns shutdown into weapon against blue America
3 Oct 2025 Melanie Mason, Nick Reisman. Politico.
US archivist ousted after refusing to let Trump give Eisenhower's sword to King Charles - Report
3 Oct 2025 Agence France-Presse. The Guardian.
Trump uses government shutdown to dole out firings and political punishment
2 Oct 2025 Lisa Mascaro. Associated Press.
Trump targets states that voted for Harris in shutdown fight
1 Oct 2025 Aaron Pellish. Politico.
Trump Cuts Funding to 16 Blue States That Didn't Vote for Him
1 Oct 2025 Malcolm Ferguson. The New Republic.
Trump: `I would think' DOJ investigating Wray
28 Sep 2025 Jesse Byrnes. The Hill.
Vance says `certainly' will be more indictments after Comey
28 Sep 2025 Max Rego. The Hill.
In Going After His Foes, Trump Sets a Precedent That Could Haunt His Allies
28 Sep 2025 Peter Baker. New York Times.
FBI fires agents photographed kneeling during 2020 racial justice protest, AP sources say
27 Sep 2025 Eric Tucker. Associated Press.
Trump Fired a U.S. Attorney Who Insisted on Following a Court Order
26 Sep 2025 Heather Knight, Hamed Aleaziz. New York Times.
Trump demands Microsoft fire Lisa Monaco
26 Sep 2025 Aaron Pellish. Politico.
Why the case against James Comey may end in humiliation for Trump's DOJ
26 Sep 2025 Josh Gerstein, Kyle Cheney. Politico.
False statement charge against Comey appears to center on Hillary Clinton email probe
26 Sep 2025 Evan Perez, et al. CNN.
Tracking Trump's retaliation
26 Sep 2025 Kaanita Lyer, Amy O'kruk. CNN.
The Indictment Against Comey Should Be Dismissed
26 Sep 2025 Andrew C. Mccarthy. National Review.
Grand Jury Indicts Longtime Trump Target, Former F.B.I. Director James Comey
26 Sep 2025 Devlin Barrett, et al. New York Times.
Ex-FBI director James Comey indicted on two charges as Trump pushes to prosecute political enemies
26 Sep 2025 Sam Levine, et al. The Guardian.
How James Comey moved to the top of Trump's list of enemies
26 Sep 2025 Robert Mackey. The Guardian.
Ex-FBI Director James Comey indicted after Trump pushes for prosecution of longtime foe
25 Sep 2025 Eric Tucker, et al. Associated Press.
Ex-FBI Director James Comey indicted: 5 things to know
25 Sep 2025 Ella Lee, et al. The Hill.
Trump Gets the Retribution He Sought, and Shatters Norms in the Process
25 Sep 2025 Alan Feuer, et al. New York Times.
DOJ nearing decision whether to charge former FBI Director James Comey with lying to Congress, sources say
24 Sep 2025 Katelyn Polantz, et al. CNN.
Karoline Leavitt Claims Trump Doesn't Need "Evidence" for Retribution
22 Sep 2025 Robert Mccoy. The New Republic.
`We can't delay any longer': Trump urges Bondi to prosecute his rivals
20 Sep 2025 Kyle Cheney. Politico.
Maurene Comey's Case Will Tell Us: Does Impartial Justice Still Exist?
19 Sep 2025 Harry Litman. The New Republic.
Trump Firing Top Prosecutor for Failing to Invent Fake Crimes by Foes
19 Sep 2025 Greg Sargent. The New Republic.
Legal expert reveals Trump admin's biggest mistake in pressuring ABC to punish Kimmel
18 Sep 2025 Ailia Zehra. Alternet.
"Do it in Charlie's name": Miller threatens to "destroy" left-wing NGOs NGOs following Kirk assassination
15 Sep 2025 Garret Owen. Salon.
Maurene Comey, prosecutor who handled Jeffrey Epstein case, sues over firing
15 Sep 2025 Erica Orden. Politico.
Trump celebrates West Point alumni group canceling award ceremony to honor Tom Hanks
8 Sep 2025 Michelle L. Price. Associated Press.
West Point alumni group cancels ceremony honoring Tom Hanks
6 Sep 2025 Althea Legaspi. Rolling Stone.
How Donald Trump is weaponizing the government to settle personal scores and pursue his agenda
6 Sep 2025 Jonathan J. Cooper. Associated Press.
Adam Schiff readies for battle as prime target on Trump enemies list
6 Sep 2025 Rebecca Beitsch. The Hill.
Appeals court orders Trump-targeted FTC director reinstated
3 Sep 2025 Ashleigh Fields. The Hill.
Crime Festers in Republican States While Their Troops Patrol Washington
1 Sep 2025 David W. Chen. New York Times.
Tracking Trump's retaliation
30 Aug 2025 Kaanita Lyer, Amy O'Kruk. CNN.
Bondi fires justice department employee for making vulgar gesture at National Guard
29 Aug 2025 Reuters. The Guardian.
EPA fires employees who publicly criticized agency policies under Trump
29 Aug 2025 Matthew Daly. Associated Press.
Noem fires two dozen FEMA employees over alleged cybersecurity gaps
29 Aug 2025 Gabe Cohen. CNN.
Trump Cancels Kamala Harris's Secret Service Protection
29 Aug 2025 Tyler Pager. New York Times.
Trump is prosecuting a Democratic congresswoman. she isn't flinching
28 Aug 2025 Tessa Stuart. Rolling Stone.
How Seriously Should You Take Trump's Revenge Tour?
28 Aug 2025 Ankush Khardori. Politico.
John Bolton Inquiry Eyes Emails Obtained by Foreign Government
27 Aug 2025 Devlin Barrett, et al. New York Times.
FEMA workers put on leave after signing letter warning of Trump's overhaul of the agency
26 Aug 2025 Gabe Cohen. CNN.
Jack Smith's Legal Team Fires Back Against Ethics Complaint
26 Aug 2025 Devlin Barrett. New York Times.
Inquiry into former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith is based on `imaginary premise,' lawyers say
26 Aug 2025 Eric Tucker. Associated Press.
Ty Cobb on Trump, John Bolton raid: `I went down and locked my door'
25 Aug 2025 Elizabeth Crisp. The Hill.
Trump's tortured history of legally targeting his foes
25 Aug 2025 Aaron Blake. CNN.
Trump's DOJ puts John Bolton in its crosshairs
25 Aug 2025 Jesselyn Radack. Salon.
Trump slams Moore, says he might `have to rethink' money given for Baltimore's Key Bridge
24 Aug 2025 Rachel Scully. The Hill.
Trump Gets His Revenge on John Bolton. Who's Next?
22 Aug 2025 Editorial Board. New York Times.
'Tool of retribution': How Trump is destroying 'trust in federal law enforcement'
24 Aug 2025 Alex Henderson. Alternet.
Reframing Jan. 6: After the Pardons, the Purge
24 Aug 2025 Dan Barry, Alan Feuer. New York Times.
Trump team keeps giving away the game on its retribution crusade
23 Aug 2025 Aaron Blake. CNN.
Trump ran on a promise of revenge. He's making good on it
23 Aug 2025 Nicholas Riccardi. Associated Press.
Wall Street Journal hammers DOJ over Bolton raid: Trump `the real offender here'
23 Aug 2025 Ashleigh Fields. The Hill.
What the 2020 investigation of John Bolton says about the new probe
23 Aug 2025 Evan Perez. CNN.
FBI targets yet another former Trump official because he made Trump mad
22 Aug 2025 Asawin Suebsaeng. Rolling Stone.
Bolton search raises specter of Trump retribution
23 Aug 2025 Rebecca Beitsch, et al. The Hill.
Vance says Bolton FBI raid was not retribution
22 Aug 2025 Ashleigh Fields. The Hill.
Vance says classified documents led to Bolton raid
22 Aug 2025 Emily Martin. The Hill.
Trump's FBI Raid of John Bolton's Home Looks Like a "Five-Alarm Fire"
22 Aug 2025 Greg Sargent. The New Republic.
Hegseth fires general whose agency's intel assessment of damage from Iran strikes angered Trump
22 Aug 2025 Konstantin Toropin, et al. Associated Press.
FBI conducts search at Trump critic John Bolton's home and office as part of resumed national security investigation
22 Aug 2025 Evan Perez, et al. CNN.
FBI searches home and office of ex-Trump national security adviser John Bolton
22 Aug 2025 Eric Tucker. Associated Press.
Search of Bolton's Home Shows Uneasy Mix of Retribution and Law Enforcement
22 Aug 2025 Michael S. Schmidt. New York Times.
FBI searches ex-national security adviser John Bolton's house in Maryland
22 Aug 2025 Josh Gerstein, et al. Politico.
FBI raids John Bolton's home
22 Aug 2025 Filip Timotija. The Hill.
FBI conducts search at John Bolton's home
22 Aug 2025 Evan Perez, et al. CNN.
US sanctions more ICC judges, prosecutors for probes into alleged American, Israeli war crimes
20 Aug 2025 Matthew Lee. Associated Press.
Trump slaps sanctions on Canadian judge on International Criminal Court
20 Aug 2025 Canadian Press. CBC.
Gabbard strips security clearances of 37 intelligence officials, including many with Biden ties
19 Aug 2025 Rebecca Beitsch. The Hill.
In Pursuing Trump Rival, Weaponization Czar Sidesteps Justice Dept. Norms
19 Aug 2025 Jonah E. Bromwich, et al. New York Times.
Trump's Selective Stance on Justice: Redemption for Some, Scorn for Others
17 Aug 2025 Erica L. Green. New York Times.
The common thread in Trump's latest moves: squeezing big blue cities
17 Aug 2025 Ronald Brownstein. CNN.
Trump's legal retribution tour is getting more blatant
9 Aug 2025 Aaron Blake. CNN.
Trump threatens to revoke US citizenship of longtime critic Rosie O'Donnell
12 Jul 2025 Giselle Ruhiyyih Ewing. Politico.
Trump Orders Investigation of Biden and His Aides
5 Jun 2025 Chris Cameron. New York Times.
Trump demands Maine governor apologize - or the state will face consequencs
22 Mar 2025 Giselle Ruhiyyih Ewing. Politico.
Trump escalates revenge tour, pulls security clearance for Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton
22 Mar 2025 Charisma Madarang. Rolling Stone.
What's Trump's real strategy? It's all about retribution
12 Mar 2025 Debra Thompson. Globe And Mail.
Trump revokes security clearances of Blinken, other Biden officials
9 Feb 2025 Matt Viser. Washington Post.
Trump says he's ending Biden's classified intelligence briefings in payback move
7 Feb 2025 Darlene Superville. Associated Press.
Trump exacts revenge on former allies who criticized him
2 Feb 2025 Glenn C. Altschuler. The Hill.
Trump terminates John Bolton's security detail within hours of taking office
21 Jan 2025 Kaitlan Collins. CNN.
Believe Trump's Threats to Use the Presidency as His Personal Vengeance Machine
14 Nov 2023 Matt Lewis. Daily Beast.
Trump eyes big prize in taking down Cheney
15 Aug 2022 Max Greenwood. The Hill.
Comey and McCabe, Who Infuriated Trump, Both Faced Intensive I.R.S. Audits
6 Jul 2022 Michael S. Schmidt. New York Times.
Trump's grievances leave Americans in need in limbo
27 Dec 2020 Kevin Liptak. CNN.
Michelle Obama's school lunch program faces new cuts on former first lady's birthday
17 Jan 2020 Maya Earls. McClatchyDC.
The Vigilante President
6 Nov 2019 Alexander Hurst. The New Republic.
A theory: Trump fired Comey because he's taller
12 May 2017 Kathleen Parker. Washington Post.