Biden Regrets Garland Appointment, Criticizes DOJ’s Handling of Trump Cases
President Joe Biden has privately expressed regret over his decision to appoint Merrick Garland as attorney general
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Trump Plans to Fire Prosecutors in Jack Smith Investigations, Reshape DOJ
President-elect Donald Trump intends to dismiss the entire team that assisted special counsel Jack Smith in pursuing federal prosecutions against him, including career attorneys who typically have protections against political retaliation, according to two individuals familiar with his transition plans.
Attorney Alleges Matt Gaetz Paid Women for Sex, Witnessed Having Sex with Minor
An attorney representing two women who testified before the House Ethics Committee has alleged that former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid both of his adult clients for sex and was seen engaging in sexual activity with a minor.
Matt Gaetz Nominated as Attorney General, Abruptly Leaves Congress
President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he has selected Rep. Matt Gaetz as his nominee for attorney general.
Judge Who Dismissed Trump Documents Case Considered for Attorney General in Potential Second Term
A draft personnel roster circulating within Donald Trump’s campaign and transition team lists Aileen Cannon, the federal judge who dismissed Trump’s classified documents case, as a potential pick for attorney general.
Republican-Led House Votes to Hold Garland in Contempt of Congress
The U.S. House on Wednesday voted to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for defying subpoenas to turn over audio of President Biden’s interview with special counsel Robert Hur.
AG Garland Defends Federal Law Enforcement Amid Increasing Attacks by Trump, Allies
Attorney General Merrick Garland defended federal law enforcement agencies as Donald Trump and his allies continue to make unfounded claims about the Justice Department and FBI.
Garland Calls Trump’s False Claims about FBI ‘Extremely Dangerous’
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday forcefully rejected former President Trump’s false claims that the FBI was prepared to kill him when agents raided his Mar-a-Lago residence.