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Jacqueline Thomsen

Jacqueline Thomsen

Jacqueline Thomsen, based in Washington, is a reporter covering D.C. federal courts and the legal side of politics. Contact her at [email protected] and follow her on Twitter @jacq_thomsen.

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October 25, 2019 | National Law Journal

Steve Bannon Expected to Appear as Government Witness in Roger Stone's Trial

Bannon, a former White House chief strategist for Trump, was not subpoenaed for his testimony, according to a person familiar with the arrangement.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

4 minute read

October 25, 2019 | Law.com

Trump Watch: Trump Can't Stay Away From Emoluments + Giuliani's Ukraine Comms Will Get Released

The 2020 G-7 summit may no longer be held at President Donald Trump's Doral resort in Miami, but the initial announcement and the resulting backlash has renewed concerns the president may be illegally profiting from his office.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

10 minute read

October 25, 2019 | National Law Journal

Trump Lawyers Set the Stage for Supreme Court to Rule on Mazars Subpoena

The Mazars case could be the first of Trump's legal fights with the House to get to the Supreme Court.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

5 minute read

October 24, 2019 | National Law Journal

Impeachment, Lawyers and the Views from the War Rooms

Attorneys who worked on proceedings of the past share how they navigated an arena with little guiding precedent.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

11 minute read

October 24, 2019 | National Law Journal

Senate Confirms Ex-Kavanaugh Clerk Deemed 'Not Qualified' for the Bench by ABA

The American Bar Association deemed Justin Walker "not qualified" over a lack of trial experience.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

3 minute read

October 23, 2019 | National Law Journal

Judge Wants Quick Public Disclosure of Any Giuliani Ukraine Docs

U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper said he recognized the documents are of "critical importance," and instructed American Oversight and the State Department to work together to find a way to search, process and produce requested documents within the next 30 days.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

5 minute read

October 22, 2019 | National Law Journal

Democrats Press DC Circuit to Let Them Seek Details of Foreign Payments to Trump's Hotel

The hearing came as Trump faces a renewed level of scrutiny over whether he is in violation of the Constitution's emoluments clause.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

6 minute read

October 21, 2019 | National Law Journal

'The Godfather: Part II' Clip Won't Be Screened at Roger Stone's Trial

Federal prosecutors can admit a transcript of the scene, where Frank Pentangeli lies during congressional testimony.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

3 minute read

October 18, 2019 | National Law Journal

'Strongly Disagree': 300 Law Professors Criticize Cipollone's Opposition to Impeachment

The law professors claim that White House counsel Pat Cipollone's letter "fails to recognize the seriousness of the charges against President Trump for abusing executive power for personal political gain and violating federal election law."

By Jacqueline Thomsen

5 minute read

October 18, 2019 | Law.com

Trump Watch: US House Embraces Impeachment In Court + Witnesses Brush Off Cipollone's Letter

The House is starting to do in court what legal experts have long said would give it the upper hand against the Trump administration: Invoke impeachment.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

9 minute read