Aysha Bagchi
@ayshabagchi.bsky.social
Justice Department Correspondent @usatoday.com covering Trump investigations + election security + national legal affairs | Lawyer | Texan | http://ayshabagchi.com
'Going to go for the home run': Meet Nick Reiner's ambitious lawyer
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My latest for @usatoday.com: www.usatoday.com/story/entert...
'Going to go for the home run': Meet Nick Reiner's ambitious lawyer
Combining zealous courtroom advocacy with a deft media touch, Nick Reiner's defense lawyer, Alan Jackson, aims high in tough cases.
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December 20, 2025 at 6:15 PM
'Going to go for the home run': Meet Nick Reiner's ambitious lawyer
My latest for @usatoday.com: www.usatoday.com/story/entert...
My latest for @usatoday.com: www.usatoday.com/story/entert...
Wondering what all could be contained within the DOJ's Epstein files, after a partial release today and redactions that still need to be explained? I joined @cbsnews.com this morning to break it down:
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Trump administration official says only part of the Epstein files will be released today
YouTube video by Face the Nation
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December 20, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Wondering what all could be contained within the DOJ's Epstein files, after a partial release today and redactions that still need to be explained? I joined @cbsnews.com this morning to break it down:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkH5...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkH5...
Trump critic and ex-National Security Adviser John Bolton has been indicted. I take a closer look on today's episode of The Excerpt: art19.com/shows/5-thin...
John Bolton indicted
USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi breaks down the indictment of Trump critic and ex-National Security Adviser John Bolton in a documents investigation.
A federal appeals court w...
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October 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Trump critic and ex-National Security Adviser John Bolton has been indicted. I take a closer look on today's episode of The Excerpt: art19.com/shows/5-thin...
President Donald Trump's $454 million civil fraud court loss was thrown out by an appeals court. I break it down on today's episode of The Excerpt podcast. art19.com/shows/5-thin...
GOP on verge of big Texas win, but redistricting battles are only starting
USA TODAY Chief Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey takes a closer look at redistricting battles, and how the conversation is shifting to California.
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August 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
President Donald Trump's $454 million civil fraud court loss was thrown out by an appeals court. I break it down on today's episode of The Excerpt podcast. art19.com/shows/5-thin...
Ghislaine Maxwell says she is willing to testify before Congress. But there's a catch. I discuss on today's episode of @usatoday.com's The Excerpt: art19.com/shows/5-thin...
Tsunami waves reach Hawaii and West Coast hours after magnitude 8.8 earthquake
Tsunami waves reached Hawaii and parts of the West Coast after one of the strongest earthquakes in recorded history.
USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi breaks down Ghislaine Maxw...
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July 30, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Ghislaine Maxwell says she is willing to testify before Congress. But there's a catch. I discuss on today's episode of @usatoday.com's The Excerpt: art19.com/shows/5-thin...
NEW: A timeline shows what President Donald Trump's inner circle said about there being more to the Jeffrey Epstein story – and what they delivered. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Trump's team promised transparency on Epstein. Here's what they delivered.
For years, President Donald Trump's inner circle suggested there was more to the Jeffrey Epstein story and said Trump should reveal all. A timeline.
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July 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
NEW: A timeline shows what President Donald Trump's inner circle said about there being more to the Jeffrey Epstein story – and what they delivered. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
NEW: If your significant other cheated on you, could you get past it?
At first blush, the answer might not seem relevant to Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex-trafficking trial. But it's the surprising type of clue lawyers may look for in picking jurors. Via @usatoday.com:
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At first blush, the answer might not seem relevant to Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex-trafficking trial. But it's the surprising type of clue lawyers may look for in picking jurors. Via @usatoday.com:
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Favorite music? Your friends' sex lives? Diddy jury selection may surprise you
Did your relationship survive cheating? Lawyers could look for surprising clues as they pick a jury in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex-trafficking trial.
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May 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
NEW: If your significant other cheated on you, could you get past it?
At first blush, the answer might not seem relevant to Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex-trafficking trial. But it's the surprising type of clue lawyers may look for in picking jurors. Via @usatoday.com:
www.usatoday.com/story/entert...
At first blush, the answer might not seem relevant to Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex-trafficking trial. But it's the surprising type of clue lawyers may look for in picking jurors. Via @usatoday.com:
www.usatoday.com/story/entert...
NEW: 'Did the Supreme Court invite Trump to dodge on getting Abrego Garcia out of El Salvador?' via @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Did the Supreme Court invite Trump to dodge on getting Abrego Garcia out of El Salvador?
An ambiguous Supreme Court ruling may have invited the Trump administration to refuse to try to return the illegally deported Maryland father.
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April 19, 2025 at 8:11 PM
NEW: 'Did the Supreme Court invite Trump to dodge on getting Abrego Garcia out of El Salvador?' via @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
The Supreme Court has halted the reinstatement of fired federal employees. I discuss on today's edition of The Excerpt from @usatoday.com: art19.com/shows/5-thin...
Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs take effect
President Donald Trump's latest tariffs take effect Wednesday.
USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi discusses the Supreme Court's move to halt the reinstatement of fired federal em...
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April 9, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The Supreme Court has halted the reinstatement of fired federal employees. I discuss on today's edition of The Excerpt from @usatoday.com: art19.com/shows/5-thin...
President Trump's moves to punish law firms are causing alarm among free speech advocates and in the legal community. I joined @usatoday.com's The Excerpt this week to talk about it. You can listen here: art19.com/shows/5-thin...
Trump defends tariffs amid market mayhem
What's next for the market response to tariffs?
USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi discusses why Trump's moves to punish law firms are causing alarm.
The Justice Department has ...
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April 9, 2025 at 5:15 PM
President Trump's moves to punish law firms are causing alarm among free speech advocates and in the legal community. I joined @usatoday.com's The Excerpt this week to talk about it. You can listen here: art19.com/shows/5-thin...
NEW: An attack on the Constitution? Why Trump's moves to punish law firms are causing alarm via @usatoday.com
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An attack on the Constitution? Why Trump's moves to punish law firms are causing alarm
Even if they are struck down in court, President Trump's executive orders targeting law firms could still succeed in preventing anti-Trump lawsuits.
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April 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
NEW: An attack on the Constitution? Why Trump's moves to punish law firms are causing alarm via @usatoday.com
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Chief Justice Roberts' rebuke this week marks a growing Trump showdown with the judiciary. I discuss on today's episode of The Excerpt from @usatoday. art19.com/shows/5-thin...
Trump to sign order Thursday aimed at eliminating Education Department
President Donald Trump is set to sign an order aimed at delivering on a key campaign promise - elimination of the Education Department.
USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi explain...
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March 20, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Chief Justice Roberts' rebuke this week marks a growing Trump showdown with the judiciary. I discuss on today's episode of The Excerpt from @usatoday. art19.com/shows/5-thin...
NEW: Ignoring the TikTok ban is risky for tech giants, even if President-elect Trump wants to help, with Maureen Groppe for @usatoday.com
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How the TikTok ban works: Why not complying is risky, even if Trump wants to help
Even with any assurances from Donald Trump, companies like Apple, Google, and Oracle would be taking a risk by not complying with the TikTok ban.
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January 17, 2025 at 10:22 PM
NEW: Ignoring the TikTok ban is risky for tech giants, even if President-elect Trump wants to help, with Maureen Groppe for @usatoday.com
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I expect to be on The Brian Lehrer Show on WNYC at about 11:20am est to talk about Pam Bondi's attorney general nomination and confirmation hearing.
Today:
- Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on alcohol & loneliness
- @reuvenblau.bsky.social on 'problem doctors' in NY prisons,
- @timogard.bsky.social & @ayshabagchi.bsky.social on Pam Bondi for AG & Chris Wright for Energy Sec.
- YOUR 'Dry January' calls
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
- Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on alcohol & loneliness
- @reuvenblau.bsky.social on 'problem doctors' in NY prisons,
- @timogard.bsky.social & @ayshabagchi.bsky.social on Pam Bondi for AG & Chris Wright for Energy Sec.
- YOUR 'Dry January' calls
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
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January 16, 2025 at 3:53 PM
I expect to be on The Brian Lehrer Show on WNYC at about 11:20am est to talk about Pam Bondi's attorney general nomination and confirmation hearing.
Reposted by Aysha Bagchi
Today:
- Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on alcohol & loneliness
- @reuvenblau.bsky.social on 'problem doctors' in NY prisons,
- @timogard.bsky.social & @ayshabagchi.bsky.social on Pam Bondi for AG & Chris Wright for Energy Sec.
- YOUR 'Dry January' calls
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
- Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on alcohol & loneliness
- @reuvenblau.bsky.social on 'problem doctors' in NY prisons,
- @timogard.bsky.social & @ayshabagchi.bsky.social on Pam Bondi for AG & Chris Wright for Energy Sec.
- YOUR 'Dry January' calls
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
blau.bsky.social
blau.bsky.social
January 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Today:
- Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on alcohol & loneliness
- @reuvenblau.bsky.social on 'problem doctors' in NY prisons,
- @timogard.bsky.social & @ayshabagchi.bsky.social on Pam Bondi for AG & Chris Wright for Energy Sec.
- YOUR 'Dry January' calls
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
- Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on alcohol & loneliness
- @reuvenblau.bsky.social on 'problem doctors' in NY prisons,
- @timogard.bsky.social & @ayshabagchi.bsky.social on Pam Bondi for AG & Chris Wright for Energy Sec.
- YOUR 'Dry January' calls
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
NEW for @usatoday.com this morning: 'Who is Pam Bondi? Trump AG pick to face senators' questions in confirmation hearing' www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Who is Pam Bondi? Trump AG pick to face senators' questions in confirmation hearing
Pam Bondi could be scrutinized at her attorney general confirmation hearing Wednesday over her past lobbying and independence from Donald Trump.
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January 15, 2025 at 2:36 PM
NEW for @usatoday.com this morning: 'Who is Pam Bondi? Trump AG pick to face senators' questions in confirmation hearing' www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
NEW: President-elect Donald Trump's New York criminal case isn't over yet. An overview from me of what could come next (via @usatoday.com): www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Trump lost on immunity. What's next for his New York hush money conviction?
President-elect Donald Trump lost a bid Monday to get his hush money conviction tossed out based on presidential immunity. Will he now be sentenced?
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December 18, 2024 at 7:22 PM
NEW: President-elect Donald Trump's New York criminal case isn't over yet. An overview from me of what could come next (via @usatoday.com): www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
NEW: President-elect Trump has replied to the Manhattan DA's argument for why Trump's NY criminal convictions should remain in place. Trump opens by quoting Democratic PA Sen. John Fetterman:
December 13, 2024 at 7:08 PM
NEW: President-elect Trump has replied to the Manhattan DA's argument for why Trump's NY criminal convictions should remain in place. Trump opens by quoting Democratic PA Sen. John Fetterman:
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NEW: Judge McAfee rejects Ken Chesebro's request to invalidate his guilty plea related to the "fake electors" scheme in Georgia.
Read the order: www.documentcloud.org/documents/25...
Read the order: www.documentcloud.org/documents/25...
December 13, 2024 at 4:47 PM
NEW: Judge McAfee rejects Ken Chesebro's request to invalidate his guilty plea related to the "fake electors" scheme in Georgia.
Read the order: www.documentcloud.org/documents/25...
Read the order: www.documentcloud.org/documents/25...
NEW: '4 FBI sources entered the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 without authorization: DOJ report' via @usatoday.com
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4 FBI sources entered the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 without authorization: DOJ report
The Justice Department inspector general outlined the FBI’s use of confidential sources ahead of the Jan. 6, 2021 attack in a report issued Thursday.
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December 12, 2024 at 6:43 PM
NEW: '4 FBI sources entered the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 without authorization: DOJ report' via @usatoday.com
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NEW from me for @usatoday.com: A look at whether Donald Trump's election could impact his civil cases, where he is facing approximately $600 million in liability. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Trump's election helped him with his criminal cases. What about the civil lawsuits he faces?
President-elect Trump's November victory at the polls has helped him in his criminal cases. But will it do the same for him in his civil cases?
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December 7, 2024 at 9:47 PM
NEW from me for @usatoday.com: A look at whether Donald Trump's election could impact his civil cases, where he is facing approximately $600 million in liability. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
NEW from me for @usatoday.com (with updates coming): www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Trump asks for New York hush money case to be tossed due to election win
President-elect Donald Trump filed a motion to have his New York criminal hush money convictions dismissed as he prepares to return to the White House
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December 3, 2024 at 10:10 PM
NEW from me for @usatoday.com (with updates coming): www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Reposted by Aysha Bagchi
The Justice Department has moved to dismiss its criminal case against President-elect Trump for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
November 25, 2024 at 6:28 PM
The Justice Department has moved to dismiss its criminal case against President-elect Trump for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
From Michael Collins for @usatoday.com: www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Who is Pam Bondi? Donald Trump taps former Florida attorney general to become U.S. attorney general
Donald Trump chose former Florida attorney general Pam Bondi to become top-law enforcement officer hours after Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination.
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November 22, 2024 at 12:01 AM
From Michael Collins for @usatoday.com: www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
From @rbeggin.bsky.social for @usatoday.com: former Rep. Matt Gaetz removes himself from attorney general consideration
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Matt Gaetz withdraws his name as Trump's nominee for attorney general
The controversial nominee has been the center of conversation on Capitol Hill for more than a week.
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November 21, 2024 at 6:17 PM
From @rbeggin.bsky.social for @usatoday.com: former Rep. Matt Gaetz removes himself from attorney general consideration
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