Department of Justice
The latest news on the the United States Department of Justice. Commonly referred to as the Justice Department, it is tasked with the enforcement of federal law and administration of justice in the United States. Headed by the attorney general, the primary functions of the department are to represent the U.S. in legal matters and to run the federal prison system.
DOJ has reached "end game" in Trump Jan. 6 probe: Kirschner
Former federal prosecutor Glenn Kirschner said the Jan. 6 investigation has entered its final stage.
Greg Abbott knows he'll lose his border fight in court: Former prosecutor
The Texas Republican governor was accused of participating in a "pathetic exercise in scoring political points at the expense of vulnerable people."
Greg Abbott vows to take border buoy fight "all the way" to Supreme Court
The Biden administration filed a lawsuit against the state of Texas Monday over Abbott's use of a floating barrier in the Rio Grande to deter migrant crossings.
Mark Meadows "up to his neck" in Trump Jan. 6 probe: Kirschner
"The only question that remains is will Mark Meadows be a cooperating witness," the former federal prosecutor said.
Ex-NYPD commissioner pardoned by Trump makes deal with Jack Smith
Bernard Kerik received a presidential pardon for past convictions in 2020, and later helped Trump investigate false claims of election fraud.
Jim Jordan's Hunter Biden investigation gets boost
A new poll shows that Jordan's efforts to portray the Justice Department of being biased toward the president's son could be working.
Judge Cannon could still "derail" hopes of quick Trump trial: Ex-prosecutor
The former president's federal criminal trial in the classified documents case is currently set to begin on May 20, 2024.
Hunter Biden investigation has been "incompetent," Chris Christie says
"If your work appears to be incompetent and inexplicable, you need to explain it so we can have confidence in our justice system," Christie said.
Trump set to "double" his current number of indictments: Legal analyst
Two criminal investigations against Donald Trump appear primed to bring charges by the end of the summer.
Michael Cohen's warning to Jack Smith over Trump threats
"I say it all the time, he is truly a danger to our country and our democracy," Cohen said about the former president on Saturday.
One key statement "conclusively" proves Trump's "corrupt intent": Kirschner
Proving Trump's corrupt intent is as easy as proving "fish swim and birds fly," the former federal prosecutor said.
If Trump were innocent, he'd "walk over fire" for speedy trial: Swalwell
The California Democrat said that Trump is acting "guilty" by asking for his classified documents trial to be postponed until after the 2024 election.
Trump conviction would be harmful with these voters, GOP strategist warns
A criminal conviction could derail the ex-president's hopes of winning the 2024 election by turning off one key group of voters, Scott Jennings says.
Ex-prosecutor reveals his biggest worry in Trump Jan. 6 case
Former federal prosecutor Andrew Weissmann shared what would "keep him up at night" as a prosecutor in a potential Trump trial.
James Comer put people at risk with Biden document release: Ret. general
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley published the document on Thursday that accuses the Biden family of accepting a bribery scheme from a Ukrainian executive.
Burisma owner thought Hunter Biden was dumber than his dog: FBI document
More details have emerged from a previously redacted FBI document that Republicans allege shows a pattern of criminality by the Biden family.
Trump is trying to deprive voters of "critically important" info: Kirschner
The ex-president's legal team has requested delaying the trial in the classified documents case until after the 2024 election.
George Conway hints at "something up" with Mark Meadows amid Trump probe
"I just have the feeling something's going on there," Conway said. "[Meadows] has just been so quiet."
Fact Check: Taylor Greene claims Jack Smith targets only Republicans
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene called Jack Smith a "b****" on Twitter for investigating Republicans.
Trump aide blamed whistleblower Joe Ziegler for Hunter Biden probe
Before Ziegler's identity was revealed, a former Trump aide had blamed him for the "lack of accountability" over the Hunter Biden probe.
Ex-Trump DOJ official defends Jack Smith from Republican attacks
Richard Donoghue, a former acting deputy attorney general in Trump's administration, said Smith "is not a bleeding heart liberal."
Paving the Path From Prison to College
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For Trump, "It's all over but the shouting": Former prosecutor
Trump's target letter from the DOJ indicates that Special Counsel Jack Smith is ready to charge him in the January 6 probe, former prosecutor Joyce Vance said.
Marjorie Taylor Greene rages at Jack Smith: "Weak little b****"
The Georgia lawmaker attacked the special counsel on social media after former President Donald Trump said he thinks he'll be arrested again.
Donald Trump indictment claim sparks speculation Rudy Giuliani flipped
Legal analysts told Newsweek there are many reasons for Giuliani to not receive a target letter from Special Counsel Smith beyond him flipping on Trump.
Trump thinks he's about to be arrested again
Jack Smith's target letter signals there is a "95 percent" chance Trump will be charged in the Jan. 6 case, a former U.S. attorney told Newsweek.
Aileen Cannon faces huge test as Trump calls her "smart judge" before trial
The judge who has faced calls to recuse herself from the classified documents case could soon decide whether to push the trial until after 2024 election.
Trump admitted he was concerned about losing in 2020: Chris Christie
"The fact is, he doesn't believe he won [in 2020]," the former New Jersey governor said about Donald Trump.
Donald Trump filed "illegal" court motion in Florida: Watergate prosecutor
The former president's legal team has requested an indefinite delay for the start of his trial in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case.
Hunter Biden scandal "extremely serious," former FBI agent says
The former agent, Nicole Parker, has made frequent appearances on conservative news outlets, supporting the disputed claims that the FBI has been "weaponized."
