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A brief history of congressional oversight, from Revolutionary War financing to Pam Bondi

Routine congressional oversight hearings usually don’t make headlines. Historically, these often low-key events have been the sorts of things you catch only on C-SPAN – procedural, polite and largely ignored outside the Beltway.

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What is the ‘Blue Slip’ that Trump claims is stopping his nominations from getting through?

Procedure dating back to early 20th century is frustrating the president’s ability to appoint judges and U.S. attorneys

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FBI Spied on Republican Lawmakers Using Surveillance Powers Many Supported

Senate Judiciary Committee head reveals legislators’ communications were monitored.

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Former FBI director James Comey pleads not guilty to criminal charges after Trump called for prosecution

Comey is accused of lying to Congress and obstruction over 2020 testimony

The Independent UK

Unusual showdown awaits Pamela Bondi at DOJ oversight hearing - Roll Call

Democrats are poised to ask Attorney General Pamela Bondi about President Donald Trump’s calls for prosecuting Sen. Adam B. Schiff and others.

Roll Call

Kash Patel Tellingly Ties James Comey's Indictment to the Legally Unrelated 'Russiagate Hoax'

The FBI director's portrayal of the case exemplifies the emptiness of his promise that there would be "no retributive actions" against the president's enemies.

Reason

James Comey indicted: How ex-FBI chief went from Hillary-gate, to Russia-gate, to facing five years prison under Trump

Comey could serve up to five years in prison if convicted

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‘Hoax!’: Donald Trump to sue over a 100-year-old rule that’s being really unfair to him

Trump does not want anyone standing in his way.

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Package of law enforcement bills spurs intraparty fight among Democrats - Roll Call

Sen. Cory Booker spars with fellow Democrats over a package of law enforcement-related measures during a Senate debate.

Roll Call

Democrats Claim DOJ Has a File With All Trump Mentions In The Epstein Files: 'Release It'

Democrats in the Senate Judiciary Committee claimed there is a file at the DOJ with all mentions of Trump in the Epstein files and are urging for its release

Latin Times

The Latest: Justice Department to meet with Epstein’s former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell

According to a person familiar with the matter, Justice Department officials are set to meet with Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned girlfriend of financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

The Independent UK

Whistleblower's Texts Allege Ex-Trump Lawyer Bove Encouraged Lawbreaking. Now He's Up for a Judgeship.

Emil Bove, a former attorney for President Donald Trump who currently holds a top position at the Justice Department, is on the verge of a lifetime appointment as a judge, despite allegations of professional misconduct.

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Trump lawyer Bove gets 3rd Circuit backing as Democrats walk out - Roll Call

The Senate Judiciary Committee recommended confirming DOJ official and former Trump attorney Emil Bove to a seat on the appellate court.

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‘Unprecedented’: Over 75 judges come forward as Donald Trump attempts to place his own attorney above the law

Small town lawyer's defense.

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Senate Judiciary expected to back Bove for seat on 3rd Circuit - Roll Call

The Senate Judiciary Committee appears ready to back Justice Department official Emil Bove for an appellate court seat.

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Democrats publish leaked Justice Department messages on US deportation push

Senator Dick Durbin has said the messages appear to support claims that the Trump administration defied court orders.

The Independent UK

Trump’s top DOJ enforcer Emil Bove says he’s not a ‘henchman’ as he denies bombshell whistleblower claims

Pam Bondi’s chief deputy won’t deny telling prosecutors to say ‘f*** you’ to judges

Roll Call

Senate Republicans echo Trump allegations on Biden autopen use - Roll Call

Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee used a hearing Wednesday to air questions about use of the autopen in the Biden administration.

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Senators spar over nationwide injunctions stopping Trump policies - Roll Call

Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday aired grievances about district court rulings against the Trump administration.

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Trump gives up on Ed Martin pick for US attorney in DC - Roll Call

President Donald Trump said Thursday he would pull Ed Martin’s nomination to be U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.

Latin Times

Senators Demand Evidence After Trump's DEA Pick Claims Cartels Work 'Hand in Hand' with Mexican Officials

Terrance Cole, President Trump's nominee to lead the DEA, told the Senate Judiciary Committee that Mexican drug cartels operate "hand in hand" with government officials in Mexico

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80-Year Old Dick Durbin, the Senate’s No. 2 Democrat, To Retire After 44 Years in Congress

‘In my heart, I know it’s time to pass the torch,’ Senator Durbin said in a statement.

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House passes bill to limit nationwide injunctions - Roll Call

The House passed a bill Wednesday that would curtail the power of federal district judges to issue nationwide injunctions.

Roll Call

Democrats seek hearing on Ed Martin pick for US attorney in DC - Roll Call

Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee want a confirmation hearing on Edward Martin’s bid to become U.S. attorney in D.C.

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Senate Democrats unconvinced on GOP push to curtail injunctions - Roll Call

Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee showed no signs Wednesday they would back the Republican push to curtail nationwide injunctions.

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