DOJ Expects to Charge At Least 100 More Capitol Rioters, Calls Probe ‘Largest in American History’
The Justice Department said it expects to charge at least 100 more people in connection with the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
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U.S. Marshals, HSI Rescue 31 Missing Children After Yearlong Operation
Federal and local law enforcement have rescued 31 missing children following a monthlong operation, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas announced.
Garland Sworn in As Attorney General, Vows to Restore Faith in DOJ
Attorney General Merrick Garland was sworn-in Thursday and pledged in a speech via video to “adhere to norms” and restore the Justice Department’s reputation for political independence.
Whistleblowers Accuse High-Ranking DOJ Official of Injecting Politics into Hiring
Two whistleblowers have accused a high-ranking Justice Department official of injecting politics into the hiring process by appointing an inexperienced attorney over more qualified candidates.
Committee to Vote Today on Advancing Merrick Garland for AG Confirmation
By Steve Neavling The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote today on advancing Merrick Garland, President Biden’s pick for attorney general, to the full Senate for confirmation. Garland has bipartisan support and is expected to receive the committee’s approval for a full Senate vote. Garland testified before the committee last week during a…
FBI, DOJ Investigating How Gov. Cuomo’s Admin Handled Nursing Home Deaths
The FBI and Justice Department have launched an investigation into how New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration handled nursing home residents who were infected with COVID-19 in the early stages of the pandemic.
Biden Administration Plans to Remove Most of Trump’s U.S. Attorneys
The Biden administration plans to soon remove nearly all of the U.S. attorneys appointed by President Trump, but will allow a couple of federal prosecutors to continue working so they can continue working on highly sensitive investigations.
DOJ’s IG Investigating Whether Department Tried to Overturn Election
The Justice Department’s inspector general said Monday he’s launching an investigation into whether any department officials “engaged in an improper attempt” to overturn the presidential election.