Steven Dettelbach Sworn in As First Senate-Approved ATF Director in 7 Years
Steven Dettelbach was sworn in Tuesday as the new ATF director, becoming the first Senate-approved leader of the agency in seven years.
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AG Garland Says He’s Watching U.S. House Hearings on Jan. 6 Riot
Attorney General Merrick Garland said he’s watching the Jan. 6 hearings as some of the committee members are advocating criminal charges against former President Donald Trump and others.
AG Garland Releases Statement on 27th Anniversary of Oklahoma City Bombing
Attorney General Merrick Garland released a statement on the 27th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing.
AG Garland Tests Positive for COVID-19 After Unmasked Press Conference with FBI Director
Attorney General Merrick Garland has tested positive for COVID-19, the Justice Department announced just hours after he held a news conference with FBI Director Christopher Wray, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco and others.
Barr Slams Mueller’s ‘Heavy-Handed Criminal Investigation’ in forthcoming Memoir
Former U.S. Attorney General William Barr in his forthcoming memoir criticizes the special counsel probe of Russia and former President Trump’s administration, calling it a “heavy-handed criminal investigation.”
Garland Defends Memo Ordering FBI to Investigate Threats against School Boards
Attorney General Merrick Garland told senators on Wednesday that he had no plans to rescind a memo that orders the FBI to investigate threats against educators and school board members.
Sen. Grassley Urges Attorney General to Appoint Federal Investigator to Review Botched Nassar Case
Sen. Chuck Grassley is calling on a federal investigation into the FBI’s mishandling of the Larry Nassar case.
Justice Department Seeks to Restore Independence from White House
Attorney General Merrick Garland issued a directive Wednesday that seeks to limit contacts between the Justice Department and the White House, marking a significant departure from the Trump era.