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Senior Justice Officials Resign Over Order to Drop Case Against NYC Mayor
Six senior Justice Department officials, including Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor, resigned Thursday rather than follow an order to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, according to internal Justice Department letters and people familiar with the matter
Senate Panel Advances Kash Patel for FBI Director Despite Democratic Warnings
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday advanced the nomination of Kash Patel, Donald Trump’s controversial pick for FBI director, despite warnings from Democrats that he would prioritize the president’s interests and target perceived political enemies.
Top DOJ Official Who Led Jan. 6 Cases Now Targets FBI Agents Who Investigated Capitol Rioters
A high-ranking Justice Department official who once helped lead the investigation into the Jan. 6 Capitol attack is now spearheading an effort to identify and scrutinize the very prosecutors and FBI agents who worked on those cases.
CBP Officer Charged with Human Smuggling, Drug Trafficking in El Paso
A CBP officer has been charged with human smuggling and drug trafficking, federal court records show.
Trump Nominates Virginia Official to Lead DEA
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday nominated Terry Cole to lead the DEA, elevating a longtime agency veteran with more than two decades of experience at the DEA and a current role as Virginia’s top public safety official.
Top Democrat Demands Investigation Into Trump FBI Nominee Kash Patel
Dick Durbin, the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, is calling for an investigation into President Trump’s FBI director nominee, Kash Patel, accusing him of secretly orchestrating a purge of career officials at the bureau before his confirmation.
FBI Uncovers 2,400 Hidden JFK Assassination Records After Decades of Secrecy
The FBI recently discovered thousands of records related to President John F. Kennedy’s assassination that were never submitted to the government board responsible for reviewing and releasing them.