Inside Sources Full Show November 25th, 2024: Special counsel drops cases, Trump Cabinet nominees, Potential Presidential pardons

Hosts: Greg Skordas and Rusty Cannon 

Special counsel drops Jan. 6th, classified documents cases against Trump 
Special counsel Jack Smith is winding down his investigations and current cases, including two cases against President-elect Donald Trump. Today, Smith announced he was dropping the federal election subversion case and the mishandling of classified documents case against the incoming president. Inside Sources discusses both with KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas. 

All nominees named in President-elect Trump’s Cabinet; legal standoff underway 
This weekend, President-elect Trump named his final choices for Cabinet members. But progress for those choices has stalled; not with confirmation, but with transitioning. The nominees haven’t been able to coordinate the transition with the agencies they’ll oversee due to a delay in background screenings and transparency agreements. We give listeners the latest updates on the upcoming Cabinet. 

Enhanced monitoring announced for Great Salt Lake 
An enhanced monitoring system was announced today for the Great Salt Lake. The hope is that the new monitors will improve understanding of drought and climate change in the area. Tim Davis, Great Salt Lake Deputy Commissioner joins Inside Sources in the studio to discuss the program and share overall updates on the lake ahead of winter season. 

Idaho county to post cast ballots online in the name of transparency 
In the coming days, Ada County in Idaho will publish more than 270,000 ballots cast in the November 5th election. The county clerk says doing so should help calm concerns and fears over election tampering, and strengthen trust in the electoral process. Could a similar thing happen here in Utah? We discuss the balance between security and privacy. 

Taking a deeper look into Trump’s proposed energy plans 
Sources tell Reuters News that President-elect Trump’s energy plan includes many different sources but focuses heavily on boosting gas exports and oil drilling. The plan is similar to the one Trump campaigned on and will begin on Day 1 of his new presidency. The Inside Sources hosts explain other points of the plan. 

Is Google’s advertising technology a monopoly? A judge will soon decide. 
A federal judge is currently hearing final argument regarding a Google advertising monopoly case. The results of that case could have large implications for the future of Google as a company. It comes as Google faces other legal challenges relating to its Chrome browser. Is this an example of government overreach or consumer protection? The hosts dig into the latest cases. 

Potential pardons from President Biden 
With less than 2 months to go before he leaves office, could President Joe Biden change his mind and pardon his son Hunter? Inside Sources finishes up discussing a recent Politico piece that says it would be okay – and maybe even good – for President Biden to pardon his son before the new administration takes office. 

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