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Trump’s failed attempt to indict Democratic lawmakers, briefly explained

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12.02.2026

US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro delivers remarks with Donald Trump during a press conference at the White House on August 11, 2025. | Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

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Welcome to The Logoff: The Trump administration’s latest attempt to go after Democratic lawmakers is falling flat.

What happened? On Tuesday evening, we learned that a Washington, DC, grand jury had rejected charges sought by the Justice Department against six Democratic lawmakers — Sens. Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin, and Reps. Jason Crow, Maggie........

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