Trump’s Return Threatens Jan. 6 Prosecutions as DOJ Races Against Time
Donald Trump’s return to power is expected to halt the prosecution of many who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Special Counsel Weighs Dropping Trump Cases Before Inauguration
Special counsel Jack Smith is considering how to close the two federal cases against President-elect Donald Trump, adhering to the longstanding Justice Department policy that sitting presidents cannot be prosecuted.
Trump’s Election Victory Shields Him from Criminal Convictions, Halts Prosecutions
Donald Trump has not only defeated Kamala Harris in the presidential race; he has also overcome the legal system that sought to imprison him.
Trump Administration Released More Criminal Migrants than Biden’s, Analysis Finds
More noncitizens charged with or convicted of crimes were released from custody during Donald Trump’s administration than during President Joe Biden’s term, according to an analysis by the Cato Institute.
Trump Ally Mark Paoletta Helps Shape DOJ Agenda for Potential Second Term
Mark Paoletta, a prominent conservative lawyer and close confidant of Justice Clarence Thomas, is assisting Donald Trump’s transition team in shaping Justice Department policies for a potential return to office, according to two individuals familiar with the matter
Trump Allies Plan to Bypass FBI Checks for Appointees’ Security Clearances
Key members within Donald Trump’s inner circle are developing a strategy to bypass traditional law enforcement background checks, aiming to secure top-secret clearances for political appointees immediately after the election.
Secret Service Overhauls Leadership and Operations After Attempts on Trump’s Life
The Secret Service is undergoing major personnel changes and restructuring as the agency seeks to address significant security lapses that occurred before two assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump this summer.
Trump Vows to Fire Special Counsel Jack Smith ‘Within Two Seconds’ If Elected
Donald Trump declared Thursday that he would waste no time in firing special counsel Jack Smith if he wins the White House, promising to remove Smith “within two seconds” of taking office. Smith was appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland in 2022 to investigate Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election and his handling of classified documents.