Christopher A. Wray’s decision to step down as FBI director marks a potential turning point for the nation’s premier law enforcement agency, ushering in an era where the role of director could become increasingly tied to political shifts in Washington.
The FBI had no undercover agents among the crowd that stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, nor did it instruct any of its informants to participate in the riot or break the law, according to a report released Thursday by the Justice Department’s inspector general.
The Justice Department sent a clear signal Wednesday to defendants charged in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol: Accepting a pardon from former President Donald Trump would amount to an acknowledgment of their guilt.
By Steve Neavling President-elect Donald J. Trump announced Monday that he intends to nominate California lawyer Harmeet K. Dhillon to lead the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. Dhillon has been a vocal supporter of Trump, both in legal battles and on social media, The New York Times reports. Trump praised Dhillon on social media, calling…
The incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump is solidifying its immigration and border security team with the appointment of key figures to implement his hard-line policies.
President-elect Donald Trump has selected Anthony Salisbury to serve as the deputy Homeland Security Advisor on the White House Homeland Security Council.
President-elect Donald Trump has named Rodney Scott, a former U.S. Border Patrol chief, as his pick to lead CBP.
President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the DEA, Chad Chronister, announced Tuesday that he is withdrawing from consideration, marking the second withdrawal of a Trump pick in recent days.
