Politics Oct 09 As Blanche hits the campaign trail, new DOJ memo relaxes rules around political conduct for Senate-approved appointees By Ali Rogin
Politics Sep 30 WATCH: Justice Department files complaint against judges over immigration enforcement surge comments 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. By Alanna Durkin Richer, 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
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
Politics Sep 18 Attorney General Blanche blurs Justice Department boundaries by appearing at political events 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. By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press
Sep 15 WATCH: Blanche justifies Trump bashing Supreme Court over mail ballots: 'He is very frustrated' By Associated Press Attorney General Todd Blanche said Tuesday it was proper for President Donald Trump to vent about the Supreme Court decision to decline the changes that the president wanted for mail-in voting. Continue reading
Sep 15 WATCH: Attorney General Blanche addresses Trump's Supreme Court frustration, AI fears By Associated Press Attorney General Todd Blanche held an an unusual White House press briefing Tuesday. Continue reading
Aug 27 WATCH: More than 80 people charged in federal takedown of Puerto Rico gang By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press The U.S. Justice Department has charged more than 80 people in the takedown of a violent Puerto Rican gang, Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Thursday during a visit to the island as part of the Trump administration's efforts to highlight… Continue reading
Aug 17 Justice Department creates a new pathway to restore gun rights for some people convicted of felonies By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press It’s the latest move by President Donald Trump's administration to ease firearms restrictions. Continue reading
Aug 12 WATCH: AG Blanche announces charges over green card scheme involving 'sham' marriages By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press The Department of Justice has charged nearly a dozen people with participating in a multimillion-dollar scheme to help hundreds of Chinese nationals fraudulently obtain green cards through sham marriages to U.S. citizens, officials said Wednesday. Continue reading