Tierney Sneed,
Tierney Sneed is a senior writer at CNN Politics, covering the courts, the Justice Department and issues concerning the judiciary before Congress. Her work has included coverage of Supreme Court nomination fights, explainer pieces on pivotal legal questions and analysis of Attorney General Merrick Garland's record at the Justice Department. She reports on key Biden administration legal fights, from trial through to the US Supreme Court level, as well as judicial confirmations in the Senate and legal issues affecting Congress's and the Justice Department's January 6 investigations. Prior to CNN, Sneed was a reporter for Talking Points Memo where she covered courts, Congress, Russian election meddling probes, voting rights and health care policy and litigation. She started her journalism career as an editor and then a reporter at US News and World Report. Born and raised in Florida, Sneed attended Georgetown University where she studied English and history.
Biography:
https://www.cnn.com/profiles/tierney-sneed
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
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Conflicts of Interest
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Examples:
- Despite his serious and continued concerns about the legality and necessity of the inquiry, Mr. Crow engaged in good faith negotiations with the Committee from the beginning.
- notably, no excuse is provided as to how the former president could miss the classified-marked documents found in his own bedroom at Mar-a-Lago.
Contradictions
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- Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made over $893,000 for a book advance for a yet-to-be-released memoir.
- Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson received Beyoncé tickets worth over $3,700 (more than £2,900).
- The court's conservative majority has made countless regulations vulnerable to legal challenge.
- The ruling could boost efforts to challenge Biden EPA's rules limiting pollution from vehicles, oil and gas wells and pipelines, and power plants.
- The Supreme Court appears skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal health care law.
Deceptions
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- The article falsely claims that Peter Navarro made a last-ditch bid for a Supreme Court intervention that would put off his self-surrender to prison. No such request was ever filed by Navarro or his lawyers.
- The article falsely states that Peter Navarro’s conviction was a rare example of a member of Trump’s inner circle being held accountable by the criminal justice system for their resistance to scrutiny. This is false as there have been other members of Trump’s team who have faced legal consequences for their actions.
Recent Articles
Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Deference: Implications for Regulations and Agencies
Broke On: Sunday, 30 June 2024The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, has abolished the Chevron deference doctrine that required judges to defer to federal agencies' interpretations of ambiguous laws. This ruling, which came in the case Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, is expected to make it harder for federal agencies to defend their regulations and may lead to increased challenges against policies on student debt cancellation, overtime pay, net neutrality, waterway protection, and investor safeguards. 
Former President Trump's Legal Battle Over Classified Documents: Evidence Suppression, Gag Orders, and Delayed Rulings
Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024Former President Trump's legal team is challenging the use of evidence obtained during an FBI search of Mar-a-Lago in the ongoing classified documents case. They argue that the warrant was misleading and seek to prevent prosecutors from using it, while also contesting a gag order. Meanwhile, Judge Cannon is considering these motions amidst intense scrutiny for her handling of the case. 
DOJ Decides Against Prosecuting AG Garland for Contempt of Congress: A Precedent-Setting Dispute Over Executive Privilege
Broke On: Friday, 14 June 2024The Department of Justice (DOJ) has decided not to prosecute Attorney General Merrick Garland for contempt of Congress despite the House's recommendation for criminal charges. This comes after Garland refused to hand over audio tapes from an investigation into President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents, citing executive privilege. The House Speaker plans to go to federal court in an attempt to enforce the subpoena and obtain the recordings, while Republicans argue that access would provide more transparency. This dispute escalates a longstanding issue of executive privilege and its application in Congressional investigations. 
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' Undisclosed Trips on Republican Mega-Donor's Private Jet and Yacht
Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas took undisclosed trips on Republican megadonor Harlan Crow's private jet between 2017 and 2021, including to St. Louis, Mont., Savannah, Ga., and San Jose, Calif. Thomas also stayed on Crow's mega-yacht during a trip to Indonesia in 2019. These revelations come after Thomas disclosed two previously undisclosed trips paid for by Crow and calls for an enforceable code of conduct due to ethical concerns. 
Supreme Court Justices' Financial Disclosures: Jackson's Beyoncé Tickets and Thomas' Trips to Bali and Bohemian Grove
Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024Supreme Court Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Clarence Thomas made headlines for disclosing financial information, including Jackson's receipt of Beyoncé tickets and a six-figure book deal, and Thomas' trips gifted by major GOP donor Harlan Crow. Critics argue these reports lack transparency, allowing potential conflicts of interest. Previous justices have also reported income from book deals. The controversy emphasizes the importance of government transparency and accountability. 
Isolated Federal Judge Aileen Cannon Presides Over Donald Trump's Criminal Prosecution Amid Concerns About Her Inexperience
Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024Judge Aileen Cannon, the sole federal judge in Fort Pierce, Florida, presides over former President Trump's criminal prosecution for mishandling national secrets despite her isolation and limited trial experience. Her lack of interaction with more experienced judges and few criminal trials as a Justice Department attorney raise concerns about her ability to handle this high-profile case. 
Steve Bannon Ordered to Report to Prison by July 1 for Contempt of Congress
Broke On: Thursday, 06 June 2024Former Trump advisor Steve Bannon was ordered by a federal judge to report to prison by July 1, 2024, to serve his four-month sentence for contempt of Congress. Bannon had refused to comply with a subpoena from the House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol. His legal team promised an appeal, but if unsuccessful, he will begin serving his sentence. 
Texas Supreme Court Upholds Near-Total Abortion Ban, Leaving Few Exceptions
Broke On: Friday, 31 May 2024The Texas Supreme Court has upheld the state's near-total abortion ban, allowing only abortions in cases of imminent death or serious physical impairment. The ruling vacates an earlier decision that blocked the law for women with pregnancy complications and sends questions about exceptions for fatal fetal conditions to the Legislature. The Texas Legislature passed the Human Life Protection Act in 2019, which bans abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected, and this ambiguous law has sparked controversy over women's reproductive rights. Former President Trump Faces New Charges for Hiding Classified Documents at Mar-a-Lago: Judge Expresses Disbelief
Broke On: Tuesday, 21 May 2024Former President Donald Trump faces renewed scrutiny for mishandling classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, with additional records discovered in his bedroom and various other locations. Judge Beryl Howell expressed disbelief at Trump's claim of ignorance, as prosecutors allege obstruction and politicization within the investigation. Trump himself is charged with various crimes related to handling classified documents, while associates Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira face similar charges. Evidence includes photos of Nauta moving boxes before a review for classified materials. 
Court Upholds Steve Bannon's Contempt Conviction for Refusing Jan. 6 Committee Subpoena
Broke On: Friday, 10 May 2024The DC Circuit Court upheld Steve Bannon's conviction for contempt of Congress on May 10, 2024. Despite claiming his lawyer advised against it, Bannon was sentenced to four months in prison and fined $6,500 for refusing to testify and provide documents regarding the January 6 Capitol attack.
