AG Garland Defends DOJ Independence in Emotional Farewell Speech
Outgoing Attorney General Merrick Garland defended the integrity of the agency against accusations of political bias in a heartfelt farewell to Justice Department staff on Thursday.
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Biden Regrets Garland Appointment, Criticizes DOJ’s Handling of Trump Cases
President Joe Biden has privately expressed regret over his decision to appoint Merrick Garland as attorney general
Justice Department Staff Grapple with Uncertainty as Trump’s Transition Begins
Attorney General Merrick Garland and senior Justice Department officials are urging career employees to remain in their roles as the department transitions to a new administration.
Former GOP Officials Urge DOJ to Investigate Elon Musk’s Voter Prize Lottery
Former Republican lawmakers, advisers, and Justice Department officials are urging Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate tech billionaire Elon Musk for offering large cash prizes to voters in swing states if they sign a political petition.
AG Garland to Denounce ‘Dangerous Falsehoods’ Targeting Justice Department
Attorney General Merrick Garland plans to condemn “conspiracy theories” and “dangerous falsehoods” aimed at the Justice Department in a Thursday speech, where he will challenge Republican claims of politicization.
Man Planned to Target Jews in New York on Oct. 7 Anniversary
By Steve Neavling A Pakistani citizen living in Canada has been charged with a federal crime for allegedly plotting an attack on a Jewish center in New York City on or around Oct. 7 in support of the Islamic State group, prosecutors announced Friday. Authorities say the suspect chose Oct. 7 because it marked the…
DOJ Charges Hamas Leaders with Terrorism over October Attack in Israel
The Justice Department has charged six Hamas leaders with orchestrating the Oct. 7 attack on Israel, accusing them of conspiracy to kill U.S. citizens, supporting a terrorist organization, and using bombs and weapons of mass destruction.
U.S. Seizes Venezuelan President’s Plane over Alleged Sanctions Violations
The U.S. government has confiscated a luxury jet linked to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, alleging that the aircraft was illicitly acquired through a shell company and smuggled out of the United States in violation of sanctions and export control regulations.