Politics Sep 30 WATCH: Justice Department files complaint against judges over immigration enforcement surge comments By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press
Politics Sep 30 No criminal wrongdoing in Federal Reserve building renovation, watchdog says, but it was mismanaged The Federal Reserve’s internal watchdog said Wednesday that the agency has broadly mismanaged an expansive building renovation project but did not find any criminal violations, as alleged by Trump administration prosecutors. By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Nation Sep 28 Watch 5:27 How Blanche is shattering DOJ's standard of political independence The nation’s top federal law official is drawing scrutiny for his recent political appearances. With just five weeks left until the midterms, some experts say Attorney General Todd Blanche is blurring lines meant to keep the Justice Department free of… By Ali Rogin, Ali Schmitz, Leila Jackson
Nation Sep 21 States settle lawsuit over Paramount-Warner merger, clearing key hurdle for $81 billion deal The agreement calls for Paramount to increase domestic production and establish monitoring of editorial independence of the company’s news operations. By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press
Politics Sep 18 Judge isn't swayed by government's claims that plans for an 'anti-weaponization fund' are dead U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema in Virginia rejected the notion that the case's claims are moot because the Trump administration says the fund is dead and won't go forward. By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press
Sep 18 Attorney General Blanche blurs Justice Department boundaries by appearing at political events By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Attorney General Todd Blanche is blurring traditional boundaries between politics and federal law enforcement with recent speeches at political events that mark a sharp departure from norms meant to protect the Justice Department from the appearance of partisan bias. Continue reading
Sep 14 Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterms By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The decision allows states to continue sending ballots under existing processes used by nearly one-third of voters. Continue reading
Sep 14 Former CIA director issued subpoena in Trump's 'grand conspiracy' investigation, lawyer says By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Former CIA Director John Brennan has been subpoenaed to testify before a grand jury as part of a Justice Department investigation into whether law enforcement and intelligence officials conspired against President Trump. Continue reading
Sep 12 AP analysis: Justice Department went after protesters for felony assault, but juries and judges were unconvinced By Jaimie Ding, Claire Rush, Associated Press The Associated Press' analysis focused on arrests made during protests last summer and fall in LA, Chicago, Portland and Washington, D.C. — cities with significant protests where President Donald Trump sought to or successfully deployed the National Guard. Continue reading
Sep 11 Prosecutor brought in to lead investigation of Trump foes tells AP that he has resigned By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press An ally of President Donald Trump said Thursday that he has resigned from his post leading a Justice Department investigation into whether former law enforcement and intelligence officials conspired against the Republican president. Continue reading