Episode 217 | Incandescent Fury (feat. Ari Berman)

This week, Signalgate gets deeper.A judge refuses to release Alexander Smirnov in prison as a new Trump US Attorney “reviews” the case.Lawyers for the FBI tell the courts that the DoJ can’t be trusted not to release the January 6th lists they’re being compelled to create.Senate Democrats push back against returning insurrectionists’ restitution money; while DoJ settles with the estate of Ashli Babbit. Plus Rudy and the Pillow Man can’t stay out of the news. Allison Gillhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com/https://bsky.app/profile/muellershewrote.comHarry DunnHarry Dunn | [email protected] on BlueskyWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

E. Jean Carroll’s lawyer argues that Trump’s bid to have the DoJ step in on his behalf is about 2 years too late.George Santos has been sentenced to 87 months in prison.Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy threatens to pull federal funding from states that engage in diversity, equity and inclusion programsHakeem Jeffries and Corey Booker held a 12 hour sit-in on the Capitol steps. Plus, the Pillowman’s lawyers get reprimanded for filing rife with AI hallucinations. Allison Gillhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com/https://bsky.app/profile/muellershewrote.comHarry DunnHarry Dunn | [email protected] on BlueskyWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

Pete Hegseth's days as the Secretary of Defense are numbered as Signalgate 2.0 is leaked.A top Trump housing official has called for a criminal investigation into Leticia James – which is just going to be embarrassing. The Chicago City council has passed a resolution not to hire anyone who participated in January 6th.The 37 death row inmates who had their sentences commuted by former President Joe Biden are suing the Trump Administration over its plans to send them to a supermax prison. Plus, tears on the Pillowman’s pillow as he cries poverty.  Allison Gillhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com/https://bsky.app/profile/muellershewrote.comHarry DunnHarry Dunn | [email protected] on BlueskyWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

The Department of Justice is calling for restitution to be returned to January 6th defendants.A judge is denying Trump’s attempt to dismiss the Exonerated Five [Central Park Five] defamation suit against him.The pardon attorney who was fired last week testified before Senate Dems this past week. DoJ has asked the court to release Alexander Smirnov from prison.US Attorney Ed Martin is seeking 48 months in prison for former MPD Officer Shane Lamond, for leaking info to Enrique Tarrio about the probe of his BLM flag burning. Allison Gillhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com/https://bsky.app/profile/muellershewrote.comHarry DunnHarry Dunn | [email protected] on BlueskyWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

This week: Judge Ho dismissed the bribery and fraud charges against Mayor Eric Adams. Some courts have decided whether Trump’s January 6th pardons can apply to non-storming the Capitol charges and crimes.Glenn Wilcox and Cathy Harris get a ruling on whether they will be reinstated to the National Labor Relations Board and the Merit Systems Protection Board, respectively.Plus, we have some Rudy news.  Allison Gillhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com/https://bsky.app/profile/muellershewrote.comHarry DunnHarry Dunn | [email protected] on BlueskyWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

The Wisconsin Supreme Court election has been the most expensive judicial race in history. On top of the $17 million Musk put into the campaign, he gave away at least $2 million to voters.Pardoned January 6th insurrectionist, Daniel Dale, argues that his pardon should apply to child pornography charges, too.Another January Sixer gets pardoned after having only received clemency.Plus Mayor Eric Adams is in a hurry to get Judge Ho to dismiss his case. Allison Gillhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com/https://bsky.app/profile/muellershewrote.comHarry DunnHarry Dunn | [email protected] on BlueskyWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

This week: a judge has refused to allow the Trump Department of Justice to apply a January 6th rioter’s pardon to unrelated crimes; a January 6th rioter charged with civil disorder and assault with a dangerous weapon is running for Marco Rubio’s vacant seat; and Elon Musk is now paying Wisconsin voters $100 to sign a petition denouncing “activist judges” in an attempt to buy the Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, plus a brief update on the Eric Adams case.Musk group offers $100 to Wisconsin voters ahead of pivotal state Supreme Court election | AP News Thanks Marley Spoon. Head to MarleySpoon.com/offer/cleanup and use code CLEANUP for up to 27 FREE meals! Allison Gillhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com/https://bsky.app/profile/muellershewrote.comHarry DunnHarry Dunn | [email protected] on BlueskyWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

If a court finds the Trump Administration in contempt what happens if US Marshals under Pam Bondi refuse to carry out the court’s orders?Ten Democrats in the Senate helped Republicans pass their Continuing Resolution.A judge has rejected a defendant's argument that Trump's January 6th pardons covered unrelated crimes.Plus, Elon Musk is trying to buy a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and we’ll talk with Ari Berman about it.Follow our guest:Ari BermanThe Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Is a Referendum on Elon Musk – Mother Jones Allison Gillhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com/https://bsky.app/profile/muellershewrote.comHarry DunnHarry Dunn | [email protected] on BlueskyWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

Trump’s DOJ is arguing that some January 6th pardons apply to crimes that don’t seem related to January 6th.Hampton Dellinger withdrew his wrongful termination case.The Court has the amicus brief it requested in Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption case,Plus, Rudy’s Manhattan apartment is on the market.Thanks Marley Spoon. Head to MarleySpoon.com/offer/cleanup cleanup and use code CLEANUP for up to 27 FREE meals! Allison Gillhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com/https://bsky.app/profile/muellershewrote.comHarry DunnHarry Dunn | [email protected] on BlueskyWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

Hampton Dellinger is reinstated, temporarily, to his position as Special Counsel in the Office of Special Counsel.There is a mysterious $3 Million in Mayor Eric Adams’ reelection account.Disappointing news about Kenneth Chesebro in Fulton County.Plus, we have an update on Rudy. Allison Gillhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com/https://bsky.app/profile/muellershewrote.comHarry DunnHarry Dunn | [email protected] on BlueskyWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short