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.
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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.
AG Garland to Hand over Duties to Deputy While Undergoing Back Surgery
Attorney General Merrick Garland will delegate his responsibilities to his top deputy over the weekend as he undergoes lower back surgery on Saturday, the Justice Department announced Monday.
FBI, ATF Investigating Shooting of 3 Palestinian College Students in Vermont, Garland Says
The FBI and ATF are investigating whether the shooting of three Palestinian college students in Vermont was a hate crime.