Trump, at a weak point, pitches a comeback WASHINGTON — In announcing his candidacy Tuesday night, former President Donald Trump has reverted to a familiar tactic — meeting weakness with hubris. Los Angeles Times · Nov 16, 2022
Trump thinks 2024 bid will stop DOJ Trump privately tells aides that his presidential announcement will force DOJ to back off, NY Times reporter says Salon · Nov 15, 2022
D.C. Cannabis Sales Need To Be Permitted Say Advocates In A Letter To AG Merrick Garland Cannabis is completely legal in the nation's capital, however, due to a convoluted bicameral omnibus bill, recreational marijuana sales are still prohibited in the District. Benzinga · Nov 14, 2022
AP sources: Justice Dept. watchdog probing Mass. US attorney The Justice Department’s internal watchdog is investigating the top federal prosecutor in Massachusetts, prompted by U.S. Attorney Rachel Rollins’ appearance at a political fundraiser featuring first lady Jill Biden The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022
DOJ mulls Trump special counsel: report Some legal experts had pushed for a special counsel months earlier but say now it's too late Salon · Nov 4, 2022
US attorney general changes rules on reporter searches WASHINGTON — Attorney General Merrick Garland this week announced guidelines restricting federal prosecutors from seizing telephone records and notes from reporters — a move applauded by media advocates who remain concerned about federal, state and local government practices. Tribune News Service · Oct 29, 2022
Trump must be indicted — and will be House committee evidence leaves no room for doubt — and holding Trump accountable is the only way to save democracy Salon · Oct 26, 2022
Is Biden against death penalty or not? Sayfullo Saipov committed a terrible crime. That's why his case is the ultimate test of Joe Biden's courage Salon · Oct 26, 2022
Over A Dozen Chinese Agents Charged With Multiple Acts Of Espionage In US Merrick Garland said many Chinese agents were involved in espionage operations in the US, disrupting human rights and freedom. Zenger · Oct 26, 2022
First Thing: Rishi Sunak becomes UK’s PM after meeting the king Ex-chancellor is third Tory prime minister in less than two months and fifth in six years. Plus, the history of radical art protest by women The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2022
US charges two Chinese citizens with interfering in telecoms case US accuses alleged Chinese intelligence officers of trying to impede prosecution of Chinese telecommunications firm. Al Jazeera · Oct 24, 2022
US Charges More Than A Dozen Chinese Agents With Multiple Acts Of Espionage: What You Need To Know U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland accused China of committing acts of espionage against the United States in a Monday press conference. Here's what you need to know: Benzinga · Oct 24, 2022
Chinese spy duo charged in Huawei case as US condemns ‘egregious’ interference Pair allegedly tried to bribe top US official as attorney general says DoJ ‘will not tolerate attempts to undermine the rule of law’ The Guardian - US · Oct 24, 2022
DOJ reveals double agent sting operation against Chinese intelligence officers "This was an egregious attempt by PRC intelligence officers to shield a PRC-based company from accountability." Axios · Oct 24, 2022
WEKU · Oct 24, 2022 U.S. charges 13 in cases that involve alleged plots to advance Chinese interests The prosecutions are the latest example of the Justice Department's efforts to combat what U.S. officials say is a relentless effort by Beijing to steal American secrets and technology.
Axios · Oct 22, 2022 Steve Bannon predicts Merrick Garland, Christopher Wray will be impeached Bannon made the predictions hours after he was sentenced to four months in prison.
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2022 Justice Kagan: 'Time will tell' if court finds common ground Justice Elena Kagan says “time will tell” whether the Supreme Court can get back to “finding common ground” after a term in which the court’s six conservatives and three liberals split over major issues including abortion and gun rights
Tribune News Service · Oct 19, 2022 Trump prosecutors see evidence for obstruction charges WASHINGTON — A group of Justice Department prosecutors believe there is sufficient evidence to charge Donald Trump with obstruction of justice, but the path to an actual indictment is far from clear.
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022 Trump claim of ‘Crime of Century’ fizzles in 3-year probe Former President Donald Trump once predicted that a special prosecutor appointed during his administration would uncover “the crime of the century” — a conspiracy to sink his 2016 campaign
Tribune News Service · Oct 19, 2022 Trump prosecutors see evidence for obstruction charges WASHINGTON — A group of Justice Department prosecutors believe there is sufficient evidence to charge former President Donald Trump with obstruction of justice, but the path to an actual indictment is far from clear.
Salon · Oct 19, 2022 Will Biden fix our federal prisons? Frederick Bardell wasn't much of a hero — but no convict deserves a death sentence by slow medical torture
The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022 Former US Attorney General Benjamin Civiletti dies at 87 A U.S. attorney general during President Jimmy Carter’s administration, Benjamin R
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 17, 2022 Importing prescription drugs from Canada won’t solve America’s drug price problems For one, there is no guarantee that the drugs that are being imported meet the standards of the Federal Drug Administration.
Salon · Oct 17, 2022 Glenn Kirschner: He'll be convicted MSNBC analyst and longtime federal prosecutor says the evidence is "conclusive" — but Trump may not end up in jail
Axios · Oct 15, 2022 Obama says he's open to Supreme Court reform but warns against "political games" "Winning back that trust is going to take some time," he said Friday.