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Oct 8, 2026 DOJ sought a federal criminal indictment of former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson for alleged perjury in her January 6 congressional testimony Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
Prosecuting a key January 6 witness through an unusual DOJ channel raises concerns about retaliation against testimony damaging to the former administration.
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- DOJ seeks criminal charges against Cassidy Hutchinson for alleged perjury before Congress — The Department of Justice's civil rights division is pursuing criminal charges against Cassidy Hutchinson, a former Trump White House aide who provided testimony to the House committee investigating the January 6 Capitol attack. Hutchinson testified that Trump attempted to commandeer his SUV to join supporters at the Capitol. The charges involve allegations of lying to Congress. The move is described as highly unusual, as such investigations are typically handled by the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.
- DOJ seeks federal criminal indictment of Cassidy Hutchinson for perjury — The Department of Justice is pursuing a federal criminal indictment against former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson on charges of lying to Congress during her January 6 testimony. The DOJ's Civil Rights Division presented evidence to a federal grand jury on Tuesday and is expected to present additional evidence and witnesses later in October.
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Week 90 – 2026-10-03–2026-10-09
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Oct 5, 2026 Trump suggested at campaign rallies that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego, calling the loss "a small price to pay" Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
A president publicly accepting the destruction of major American cities by a foreign adversary undermines the basic duty to protect citizens and alarmed officials across party lines.
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- Trump suggested allowing Iran to destroy Los Angeles and San Diego — At a rally in Nebraska on October 6, Trump stated that high oil prices were "a small price to pay" for keeping the country safe and suggested allowing Iran to attack U.S. cities: "They can take out a city, let 'em take out Los Angeles. Let 'em take out San Diego." He characterized destruction of these cities as acceptable and "a very small price to pay." The statement generated rapid and widespread outcry from Democratic officials and scholars of authoritarianism.
- Trump suggests Iran could attack Los Angeles and San Diego — Speaking at a rally in Nebraska, Trump appeared to suggest that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego if it develops a nuclear weapon. Trump stated: "They could take out a city. Let them take - Let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego." California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned Trump's comments as "deranged and dangerous," noting that Trump had previously sent the National Guard and Marines to occupy California. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria stated that "SD is not collateral damage. We are not expendable." Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said Trump's statements were dangerous and could compromise city safety. GOP congressional nominee Jim Desmond, running in San Diego, disagreed with Trump's comments, stating that no American city is expendable.
- Trump suggested Iran could attack Los Angeles or San Diego — Trump made public statements suggesting Iran could "take out" Los Angeles or San Diego while discussing the economic costs of war. He subsequently clarified that his administration intends to prevent such attacks. The remarks drew significant criticism for appearing to acknowledge or speculate about foreign military threats to U.S. cities without clear strategic context.
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Week 90 – 2026-10-03–2026-10-09
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