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Mike Lee says FBI watchdog report shows Jan 6 conspiracy theories ‘weren’t so crazy’

Justice Department watchdog found ‘no evidence’ FBI had undercover agents at the Capitol

The Independent UK

Now Trump gets to use the Espionage Act

We've seen how ruthless presidents use this deeply flawed law — and Trump already knows it's an effective weapon

Salon

FACT FOCUS: Inspector general’s Jan. 6 report misrepresented as proof of FBI setup

Social media users are misrepresenting a report by the Justice Department inspector general’s office, falsely claiming that it’s proof the FBI orchestrated the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021

The Independent UK

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Watchdog finds FBI intelligence missteps before Jan. 6 riot, but no undercover agents were present

The FBI should have done more to collect intelligence before the Capitol riot even though the bureau did prepare for the possibility of violence on Jan. 6, 2021, according to a watchdog report

The Independent UK

‘No evidence’ undercover FBI agents joined Capitol riots despite ongoing conspiracy theories, watchdog finds

More than two dozen FBI confidential sources were in Washington on January 6

The Independent UK

Timeline of events since Breonna Taylor's shooting death by police

Here is a timeline of events that began with the death of Breonna Taylor, a Black woman who was killed by police in her home in Louisville, Kentucky

The Independent UK

Louisville Police Reform Agreement Reached After Breonna Taylor Investigation

Louisville agrees to police reform after federal probe into rights violations and discrimination. Future of city-Justice Department agreements uncertain.

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Justice Department, Louisville reach deal after probe prompted by Breonna Taylor killing

The U.S. Justice Department and the city of Louisville have reached an agreement to reform the city’s police force after an investigation prompted by the fatal police shooting of Breonna Taylor

The Independent UK

Watchdog finds no proof of undercover FBI agents at Jan. 6 attack - Roll Call

A Justice Department watchdog review Thursday found no proof the FBI had undercover employees among the Jan. 6, 2021, pro-Trump rioters.

Roll Call

Trump’s Justice Department secretly obtained phone records from Congress members and staff

Two House Democrats and 43 staffers targeted in broad sweep during Trump’s administration

The Independent UK

Justice Department Obtained Phone Records Of Members Of Congress

Kash Patel's nomination to lead the FBI under scrutiny for lack of transparency and accountability in responses to DOJ phone record acquisitions and Januar...

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Justice Department Report Reveals Seizure Of Reporters' Phone Records

Report reveals bypassing of rules in seizing reporters' phone records during Trump administration. Concerns over potential policy changes under new leadership.

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Justice Department ignored some policies when seizing reporters' phone records, watchdog finds

Federal prosecutors sidestepped some Justice Department rules when they seized the phone records of reporters as part of media leak investigations during the Trump administration, according to a new watchdog report being released as the aggressive practice of hunting for journalists’ sources could again be resurrected

The Independent UK

DOJ watchdog review sparks change to policy on lawmaker records - Roll Call

The Justice Department has strengthened internal reviews for when it seeks certain records of members of Congress and congressional staffers.

Roll Call

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US Judge Rejects Boeing 737 MAX Accord Over Diversity Policies

A US judge rejected a criminal settlement with Boeing over the 737 MAX crashes on Thursday, slamming diversity policies at the aviation giant and the Justice Department that made him "skeptical" of a fair outcome.

The Independent UK

Justice Department and the city of Memphis to address results of scathing police investigation

A federal investigation has found that the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols by officers after he ran away from a traffic stop in 2023 exposed serious problems in the Memphis Police Department, from the use of excessive force to the mistreatment of Black people in the majority-Black city

The Independent UK

Memphis says it won't agree to federal oversight of police department ahead of investigation report

The city of Memphis says will not agree to negotiate federal oversight of its police department until can review and challenge results of a yet-to-be-released Department of Justice investigation into how its officers use force and treat minorities

Reason

After Hunter's Pardon, Joe Biden Should Support De-Weaponizing Government Power

Maybe we can all agree that government officials shouldn’t target political enemies.

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The Independent UK

Justice Department announces sweeping reforms to curb suicides in federal prisons and jails

The Justice Department is ramping up efforts to address a crisis of suicides and systemic failures in federal prisons and jails, announcing sweeping reforms aimed at overhauling how mental health care is provided behind bars

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Trump's Lawyers Use Biden's Pardon Of Hunter To Dismiss Conviction

Trump's defense team leverages Biden's pardon of Hunter Biden to seek dismissal of Trump's conviction in a hush money case.

Latin Times

Top Senator Tells Biden to Pardon Trump to Make Up for Pardoning Hunter: 'A Lot More Balanced'

Sen. Joe Manchin said that President Joe Biden should pardon Donald Trump in order to balance out his decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden.

Reason

Joe Biden Rarely Issues Pardons but Made an Exception for His Son

Biden continues a modern trend of presidents who are stingy with the pardon pen.

The Conversation

US attorney general’s professionalism can protect Americans’ privacy, former federal judge explains

As President-elect Donald Trump announces his prospective Cabinet nominations, The Conversation U.S. Politics Editor Jeff Inglis spoke with John E. Jones III about how the U.S. attorney general – the head law enforcement officer of the executive branch of government – deals with federal judges, who are part of the…

International Business Times

Biden Pardons Son Hunter In Final Weeks Of Presidency

US President Joe Biden on Sunday issued an official pardon for his son Hunter, who is facing sentencing for two criminal cases, despite assurances that he would not intervene in his legal troubles.

Al Jazeera

Who is Kash Patel, the Trump loyalist tapped to run the FBI?

Appointment of a loyal aide to the FBI post could end long-running tradition of keeping presidents at arm’s length.

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