Jack Smith's 'top-down' control of investigators violated standard law enforcement protocols

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Parents should be held legally responsible for their children’s crimes

Society would be safer with fewer police officers

Frontier AI systems should require government approval before release

Jack Smith’s investigations targeted alleged election interference rather than Republicans as a political class

Jack Smith’s testimony deserves scrutiny because newly released records reportedly contradict his account of investigative conduct

Reopening Trump’s election investigation is justified when congressional records reveal possible obstruction of certification

Alleged misconduct by Smith’s investigators deserves Justice Department review rather than partisan congressional punishment

Kennedy Center leadership mismanaged federal funds by delaying building repairs

AI developers should face mandatory independent safety audits

The removal of the two FBI counterterrorism agents was justified

Kash Patel's personnel changes at the FBI are politically motivated

The harassing calls to Katie Miller warranted an FBI counterterrorism investigation

Federal contractors are justified in utilizing COVID-era emergency contracts after the national emergency ended

The independent investigation into Dale Caldwell lacked sufficient due process

The New Jersey Legislature is justified in impeaching Dale Caldwell if he refuses to resign

Governor Sherrill was justified in keeping the Caldwell investigation confidential until its completion

California should strip local sheriffs of any role in election oversight

The administrative punishments for Secret Service agents constitute sufficient accountability for the Butler security failures

State attorneys general have the authority to override county sheriffs' investigations

The FBI ended the broader Collins-related inquiry before investigators resolved the bribery allegations