Nation Jul 22 'This is about the rule of law': U.S. attorney fired by Trump sues to overturn dismissal A U.S. attorney in Washington state who was fired by the Trump administration is suing the government over his dismissal. Roger Rogoff was sworn in after a panel of judges unanimously selected him. Less than an hour later, he was…
Nation Jul 21 Epstein survivor criticizes Blanche, calls meeting 'a performative move' The Senate is weighing President Trump's nomination of Todd Blanche to lead the Department of Justice as questions continue over the administration's handling of investigations into Jeffrey Epstein. It comes days after Blanche met privately with several survivors of Epstein's…
Nation Jul 15 Senators question Blanche on Trump loyalty, Jan. 6 cases and Epstein files Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee for testimony on his nomination to serve permanently in the role. Blanche faced questions about his record as President Trump’s personal lawyer, the fate of a proposed settlement fund…
Nation Jul 14 The unconventional career of attorney general nominee Todd Blanche Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will sit before a Senate panel for his hearing to be confirmed in that role permanently. It comes after he's been involved in a number of high-profile, controversial decisions, including investigations, indictments and the rollout…
Politics Jul 08 Immigration judge says Trump administration's firings and policies are 'disheartening' The Trump administration has fired more immigration judges as it moves to reshape the court system that polices deportations. Immigration courts are overseen by the Department of Justice itself. That means judges are required to answer to the administration whose…
Politics Jul 06 Trump administration takes major steps to roll back gun regulations During his race for the White House, President Trump pledged to expand Second Amendment rights nationwide. Now his administration is taking major steps to roll back gun restrictions put into place for public safety. Justice correspondent Ali Rogin discussed the…
Nation Jun 24 Anti-ICE protesters sentenced to decades in prison in latest crackdown on dissent In two federal courts, a group of protesters received unusually long sentences after the Justice Department accused them of being members of Antifa. These nine protesters were arrested after they demonstrated outside a migrant detention facility in Texas. During the…
Nation Jun 22 New Justice Department memo questions decades of protections for people with disabilities A recently released Justice Department memo questions decades of protections for Americans with disabilities. It’s the latest effort by the Trump administration to shift longstanding practices for the disability community, attempting to change services and policies. Ali Rogin speaks with…
Nation Jun 19 How the Obama Presidential Center offers a new vision for presidential legacies The Obama Presidential Center is now open to the public in Chicago. Former President Obama says he does not want the center to feel like a shrine or a museum, but rather a representation of an American story still being…
World Jun 16 Ex-DOJ officials reflect on Trump's transformation of the institution Justice Department officials appointed by President Trump have made sweeping changes since he returned to office. They’ve redefined the focus of key divisions and challenged legal norms, and thousands of career lawyers have resigned or been fired. Justice Correspondent Ali…