

WH Backs Waltz, DOJ Says Khalil Lied on Green Card App, Judge Boasberg Deep Dive: AM Update 3/26
16 snips Mar 26, 2025
An accidental group chat invite ignites a media frenzy around Trump’s actions with the Houthis, while the DOJ alleges Mahmoud Khalil misled on his green card application. Julie Kelly dives into Judge Boasberg’s background, highlighting apparent political biases in his rulings. The discussion touches on the implications of a recent presidential pardon granted to Devin Archer, scrutinizing his connections to the Biden family and the broader issues of legal activism and transparency in national security.
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Accidental Group Chat Invite
- The Atlantic's editor, Jeffrey Goldberg, was accidentally added to a private Signal group chat discussing war plans.
- Officials claim no classified information was shared, despite Goldberg's differing account.
Mahmoud Khalil's Green Card Application
- The DOJ alleges Mahmoud Khalil omitted key information on his green card application, including his role at UNRWA and involvement with Columbia University Apartheid Divest.
- Khalil's lawyer argues the case concerns First Amendment rights, while prosecutors point to potential Hamas and Hezbollah sympathies.
Judge Boasberg's Actions
- Judge Boasberg, known for overseeing January 6th trials, blocked deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, citing due process concerns.
- Julie Kelly notes Boasberg's attendance at a privately funded anti-Trump event and his contrasting treatment of Venezuelan deportees and Trump supporters.