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WATCH: Justice Department files complaint against judges over immigration enforcement surge comments

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

The Department of Justice filed a complaint Wednesday against federal judges in Minnesota over their remarks to the media about the pressure on their courthouse during Trump administration's immigration enforcement surge.

No criminal wrongdoing in Federal Reserve building renovation, watchdog says, but it was mismanaged

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

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.

How Blanche is shattering DOJ's standard of political independence

By Ali Rogin, Ali Schmitz, Leila Jackson

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…

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States settle lawsuit over Paramount-Warner merger, clearing key hurdle for $81 billion deal

By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

The agreement calls for Paramount to increase domestic production and establish monitoring of editorial independence of the company’s news operations.

Judge isn't swayed by government's claims that plans for an 'anti-weaponization fund' are dead

By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.