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WASHINGTON – The Justice Department on Monday objected to releasing the affidavit used to justify the search of former President Donald J. Trump’s Florida home, saying its release would “compromise future investigative steps.” and “probably quiet” cooperation with witnesses. In a 13-page statement filed in federal court in South Florida in response to requests from The New York Times and other news organizations to release evidence included in the document, prosecutors suggested the department has carry out extensive and intensive research. in the management of Mr. Trump of some of the government’s most secret documents after leaving office. Prosecutors acknowledged…

China’s military said it carried out more drills near Taiwan as a delegation of US politicians visited the Chinese-claimed island and met with President Tsai Ing-wen, who said his government was committed to maintaining stability. Key Points: China accuses the US of encouraging independence for the islandWashington says it does not support independence, but is legally bound to ensure the island can defend itselfThe Chinese military said it had organized joint combat readiness patrols and combat exercises across Taiwan The five US diplomats, led by Democratic Senator Ed Markey, arrived in Taipei on an unannounced visit on Sunday, the second…

Beijing accuses the group of promoting the independence of the island it claims as its own. China has said it is blacklisting seven Taiwanese officials for their alleged support for the self-ruled island’s independence. The group will be banned from entering mainland China and the territories of Hong Kong and Macau, and will be banned from working with Chinese officials, state news agency Xinhua said, citing a spokesman for the Labor Bureau of Taiwan of the ruling Communist Party. Among the seven officials targeted by Beijing is Bi-khim Hsiao, Taiwan’s representative to the United States. Xinhua said the “punitive measures”…

Arrests for crimes Theft – Alexander Tony Shirmard, 19, of the 700 block of West Eighth Street, Medford. Medford police arrested Shirmard on Saturday for first-degree robbery and fourth-degree assault. He was being held Monday in the Jackson County Jail without bond. Assault – Juan Miguel Alfaro-James, 38, of the first block of Rose Avenue, Medford. Medford police arrested Alfaro-James on Sunday on a felony charge of fourth-degree assault constituting domestic violence. He was jailed Monday without bail. elude- Hunter Allen Cady, 23, of the 800 block of Garfield Street, Medford. Jackson County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Cady Sunday on…

News from 100 years ago The following news items were taken from the Mail Tribune archives 100 years ago August 16, 1922 THE WATER SITUATION IS DEBATED AT THE FORUM MEETING This afternoon’s chamber of commerce forum lunch was attended by a large number of people interested in the water issue. FE Merrick acted as chairman and a resolution presented by Delroy Getchell congratulating the city administration for its excellent service to the community and further commending the administration for its proposed and impending construction was unanimously approved of a new reservoir and pipeline work that will begin in September….