Deadline: White House “The power of checks and balances”
Feb 12, 2026
Jacob Soboroff, national political reporter who covered the Narciso Barranco immigration case. Julian Barnes, New York Times reporter who investigated a classified whistleblower complaint tied to Tulsi Gabbard. Scott Galloway, professor and commentator who advocates economic boycotts and corporate accountability. They discuss grand jury decisions, a judge rebuking Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, classified intel handling, and targeted corporate resistance.
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Grand Jury And Court Check Political Prosecutions
- Grand jurors rejected an attempt to indict six Democratic lawmakers, signaling a civic check on politicized prosecutions.
- A federal judge also found Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unlawfully retaliated against Senator Mark Kelly, protecting retirees' First Amendment rights.
Grand Jury Rejection Exposes DOJ Malpractice
- Journalists and legal experts say prosecutors lacked probable cause and violated DOJ norms by taking the case to a grand jury.
- Grand jurors' refusal exposed ethical failures and inexperience among prosecutors involved with Jeanine Pirro's office.
Restore DOJ By Rebuilding Expertise
- Clean house and restore expertise by replacing politically driven appointees with experienced career prosecutors.
- Encourage resignations and rehiring of qualified staff to rebuild trust in DOJ institutions.