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DOJ Expands Scope of Trump’s Jan. 6 Pardons to Include Gun Charges
The Department of Justice has widened its interpretation of former President Donald Trump’s pardons for Jan. 6 defendants, now applying clemency to separate but related gun charges stemming from FBI searches.
Former DEA Chief Peter Bensinger Dies at 88
Peter B. Bensinger, who led the DEA through a critical period in the late 1970s and early 1980s, has died at 88.
Justice Department Sent Threatening Letter to Congressman Who Mocked and Challenged Elon Musk
By Allan Lengel The Justice Department has sent a threatening letter to Democratic California Congressman Robert Garcia after he mocked Elon Musk last week and emphasized the importance of fighting for democracy. The New Republic reports that Garcia and fellow Democrats on the House Delivering on Government Efficiency Subcommittee last week mocked Musk. And Garcia…
Senate Votes 51-49 to Confirm Kash Patel As the New FBI Director
By Allan Lengel Kash Patel, the most controversial pick for director in the FBI’s history, was confirmed for the top post by the Senate Thursday in a narrow 51-49 vote, with only two Republicans opposing him. He becomes the ninth director of the FBI. The Washington Post noted that each of the last three FBI…
Trump Orders Immediate Firing of Remaining ‘Biden-Era’ U.S. Attorneys
Donald Trump has ordered the Justice Department to remove all remaining U.S. attorneys appointed during the Biden administration, an apparent effort to eliminate prosecutors who might push back against his agenda.
Seven Chilean Men Indicted in String of High-Profile ‘Crime Tourism’ Burglaries
Federal prosecutors in Florida have charged seven Chilean men in connection with a series of high-end burglaries that targeted the homes of professional athletes across the country between October and December.
Kash Patel Moves Closer to FBI Leadership as Senate Advances Nomination
Kash Patel, a polarizing pick to lead the FBI, cleared another procedural hurdle Tuesday as the Senate voted 48-45 to advance his nomination, setting up a final confirmation vote in the coming days.
Judge Signals Skepticism Over DOJ’s Request to Drop Corruption Case Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
A federal judge in Manhattan appears unlikely to rubber-stamp the Justice Department’s request to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams just weeks before his trial.