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Senate support builds to seize, liquidate Russian oligarch assets - Roll Call

Senators are pushing legislation giving the Justice Department new authority to seize assets of Russian oligarchs.

Roll Call · Jul 19, 2022

US disrupts North Korean hackers that targeted hospitals

The FBI and Justice Department recently disrupted the activities of a hacking group that was sponsored by the North Korean government and that targeted U.S. hospitals with ransomware

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2022

Garland memo to DOJ came from Bill Barr

The memo cites Bill Barr's demand to flag the AG if Justice Department is investigating a presidential candidate

Salon · Jul 19, 2022

Steve Bannon’s ‘misdemeanor from hell’ on Jan. 6 charges goes to trial

Steve Bannon stood outside of a Washington courthouse eight months ago and declared that charging him for failing to cooperate with the Jan. 6 committee would be “the misdemeanor from hell” for top Democrats.

Tribune News Service · Jul 18, 2022

Jan. 6 committee to make case for Trump crimes

The committee is focusing on Trump and anything he may have done to encourage or prolong the attack on the Capitol.

Axios · Jul 18, 2022

Editorial: In the low-cost airline industry, a race to the bottom

During the golden age of commercial aviation, passengers enjoyed gourmet meals and stretched out in roomy comfort. Fast forward to the current state of flight, epitomized by Spirit Airlines, an ultra-low-cost carrier notorious for poor service that nonetheless is being pursued by two rivals.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 18, 2022

Through all Trump's legal wars and woes, one lawyer's influence still holds sway

Roy Cohn always told clients to fight all charges, countersue when sued and never concede. Trump has followed his formula for half a century, and it has come to matter a great deal to the nation.

WEKU · Jul 17, 2022

Federal judge supports seizure of John Eastman’s cell phone for January 6 inquiry

The US Justice Department seized the phone of Donald Trump’s former lawyer in June; Eastman filed a motion to get it back

The Guardian - US · Jul 16, 2022

Jonathan Bernstein: The Justice Department should indict Donald Trump

As former President Donald Trump moves toward formally announcing his 2024 candidacy for another term in the White House, it’s becoming more and more obvious that he should be prosecuted for his attempts to overturn the 2020 election.

Tribune News Service · Jul 16, 2022

With Roe overruled, can red states disregard FDA rules on abortion pills?

WASHINGTON — When the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade last month, many abortion-rights advocates looked to pills sent by mail as a possible option for pregnant women who live in states where abortion is outlawed.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 16, 2022