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Justice Department expected to ramp up efforts to deliver on Trump’s ‘weaponization’ priorities

Justice Department expected to ramp up efforts to deliver on Trump’s ‘weaponization’ priorities

Justice Department expected to ramp up efforts to deliver on Trump’s ‘weaponization’ priorities
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From Elon Musk to the former Prince Andrew, a who’s who of powerful people named in Epstein files

Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein

From Elon Musk to the former Prince Andrew, a who’s who of powerful people named in Epstein files
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Top Justice Department official plays down chance for charges arising from Epstein files revelations

A top Justice Department official is playing down the possibility of additional criminal charges arising from the Jeffrey Epstein files

Top Justice Department official plays down chance for charges arising from Epstein files revelations
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What’s inside the latest Epstein files released by the Justice Department

What’s inside the latest Epstein files released by the Justice Department

What’s inside the latest Epstein files released by the Justice Department
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Justice Department releases largest batch yet of Epstein documents, says it totals 3 million pages

The release of many more records from Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein is revealing more about what investigators knew of his sexual abuse of young girls and his interactions with the rich and powerful such as Donald Trump and Bill Clinton

Justice Department releases largest batch yet of Epstein documents, says it totals 3 million pages
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The Latest: Justice Department says it’s releasing 3 million pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files

The Justice Department has released over 3 million pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein

The Latest: Justice Department says it’s releasing 3 million pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files
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Huge cache of Epstein documents includes emails financier exchanged with wealthy and powerful

A huge new tranche of files on millionaire financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released Friday revealed details of his communications with the wealthy and powerful, some not long before his death by suicide in 2019

Huge cache of Epstein documents includes emails financier exchanged with wealthy and powerful
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Justice Department expects to release its Epstein files soon, top officials say

Justice Department expects to release its Epstein files soon, top officials say

Justice Department expects to release its Epstein files soon, top officials say
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Justice Department bracing for more resignations in Minnesota

Justice Department bracing for more resignations in Minnesota

Justice Department bracing for more resignations in Minnesota
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Justice Department says Jack Smith report on Trump investigation 'belongs in dustbin of history'

The Justice Department says in a sharply worded court filing that a report by former special counsel Jack Smith on his investigation into President Donald Trump’s hoarding of classified documents belongs in the “dustbin of history” and should remain sealed

Justice Department says Jack Smith report on Trump investigation 'belongs in dustbin of history'
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Pentagon contractor indicted in leak case tied to search of Washington Post reporter’s home

Federal prosecutors say a Pentagon contractor has been indicted on charges that he illegally handled classified national defense information that he took home from work and later gave to a news reporter

Pentagon contractor indicted in leak case tied to search of Washington Post reporter’s home
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The Latest: Vance says Insurrection Act not needed ‘right now’ in Minneapolis

Vice President JD Vance says the Insurrection Act won’t be needed “right now” in Minneapolis after meeting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the city, which has emerged as a national focal point in the clash over the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown

The Latest: Vance says Insurrection Act not needed ‘right now’ in Minneapolis
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Smith defends his Trump investigations at a House hearing. 'No one should be above the law,' he says

Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith has defended his investigations of Donald Trump at a public congressional hearing

Smith defends his Trump investigations at a House hearing. 'No one should be above the law,' he says
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Judge rejects Justice Department’s initial attempt to bring charges against Don Lemon

Judge rejects Justice Department’s initial attempt to bring charges against Don Lemon

Judge rejects Justice Department’s initial attempt to bring charges against Don Lemon
Crime|US

DOJ investigating Gov. Walz and Mayor Frey for possible obstruction of law enforcement

The Justice Department is investigating Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over possible obstruction of federal law enforcement, a source familiar with the matter told CNN. CNN has reached out to Walz’s and Frey’s offices for comment.

DOJ investigating Gov. Walz and Mayor Frey for possible obstruction of law enforcement
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Trump issues a flurry of pardons, including for a woman whose sentence he commuted in his first term

President Donald Trump has issued a series of pardons, including for the father of a large donor to his super PAC and a woman who ended up back in prison after he commuted her sentence during his first term

Trump issues a flurry of pardons, including for a woman whose sentence he commuted in his first term
Crime|US

Justice Department says members of Congress can't intervene in release of Epstein files

Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor said Friday that a judge lacks the authority to appoint a neutral expert to oversee the public release of documents in the sex trafficking probe of financier Jeffrey Epstein and British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell

Justice Department says members of Congress can't intervene in release of Epstein files
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Justice Department sees no basis for civil rights probe in Minnesota ICE shooting, official says

A top Justice Department official says there is not currently any basis to open a criminal civil rights investigation into the killing of a woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis

Justice Department sees no basis for civil rights probe in Minnesota ICE shooting, official says
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DOJ pleads with lawyers to get through ‘grind’ of Epstein files as criticism of redactions continues

DOJ pleads with lawyers to get through ‘grind’ of Epstein files as criticism of redactions continues

DOJ pleads with lawyers to get through ‘grind’ of Epstein files as criticism of redactions continues
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Ex-Justice Department special counsel Smith will testify publicly about his Trump investigations

Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith is set to testify publicly next week about his investigations into President Donald Trump that resulted in two indictments

Ex-Justice Department special counsel Smith will testify publicly about his Trump investigations
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Justice Department fires top career prosecutor in Lindsey Halligan-led office

Justice Department fires top career prosecutor in Lindsey Halligan-led office

Justice Department fires top career prosecutor in Lindsey Halligan-led office
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Head of FBI's New York field office to serve as co-deputy director after Bongino's departure

The head of the FBI’s New York field office has been named co-deputy director of the bureau, replacing Dan Bongino following his departure last week

Head of FBI's New York field office to serve as co-deputy director after Bongino's departure
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Judge disqualifies federal prosecutor in investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James

A judge has disqualified a federal prosecutor from overseeing investigations into New York Attorney General Letitia James

Judge disqualifies federal prosecutor in investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James
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Fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack brings fresh division to the US Capitol

On the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, there is no official event to memorialize what happened

Fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack brings fresh division to the US Capitol
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DOJ says it has released less than 1% of its Epstein files and is still reviewing more than 2 million documents

DOJ says it has released less than 1% of its Epstein files and is still reviewing more than 2 million documents

DOJ says it has released less than 1% of its Epstein files and is still reviewing more than 2 million documents
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Justice Department uses Maduro case to defend Trump’s use of Alien Enemies Act for deportations

Justice Department uses Maduro case to defend Trump’s use of Alien Enemies Act for deportations

Justice Department uses Maduro case to defend Trump’s use of Alien Enemies Act for deportations
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Federal judge dismisses Louisville police reform agreement spurred by Breonna Taylor's death

A federal judge in Kentucky has dismissed Louisville’s proposed settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice

Federal judge dismisses Louisville police reform agreement spurred by Breonna Taylor's death
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Capitol riot 'does not happen' without Trump, Jack Smith told Congress

Former special counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers that the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol “does not happen” without President Donald Trump

Capitol riot 'does not happen' without Trump, Jack Smith told Congress
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Key takeaways from the newly-released Epstein files

The Justice Department released a new batch of documents from Epstein investigation. President Donald Trump’s name is mentioned many times in the documents, including in references to flight records related to Epstein’s private plane. Authorities have not accused Trump of criminal wrongdoing related to Epstein and the DOJ said some of the materials include “untrue and sensationalist” claims about the president. CNN's Katelyn Polantz reports.

Key takeaways from the newly-released Epstein files
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After missing deadline, DOJ says it may need a 'few more weeks' to finish releasing Epstein files

The Justice Department says that finishing the release of all of the Jeffrey Epstein files could take a “few more weeks,” further delaying compliance with a Dec. 19 deadline set by Congress

After missing deadline, DOJ says it may need a 'few more weeks' to finish releasing Epstein files
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‘It’s perpetuated this news cycle’: Frustration mounts in Trump’s orbit about messaging on latest Epstein documents

‘It’s perpetuated this news cycle’: Frustration mounts in Trump’s orbit about messaging on latest Epstein documents

‘It’s perpetuated this news cycle’: Frustration mounts in Trump’s orbit about messaging on latest Epstein documents
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DOJ says letter signed by ‘J. Epstein’ and referencing ‘our president’ is fake

DOJ says letter signed by ‘J. Epstein’ and referencing ‘our president’ is fake

DOJ says letter signed by ‘J. Epstein’ and referencing ‘our president’ is fake
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John Brennan accuses Justice Department of possible judge shopping and grand jury leaks

John Brennan accuses Justice Department of possible judge shopping and grand jury leaks

John Brennan accuses Justice Department of possible judge shopping and grand jury leaks
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Judge chides Ghislaine Maxwell for mentioning victim names in papers seeking to overturn conviction

A judge has scolded Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime confidant Ghislaine Maxwell for including confidential victim names in court papers seeking to set aside her 2021 sex trafficking conviction and free her from a 20-year prison sentence

Judge chides Ghislaine Maxwell for mentioning victim names in papers seeking to overturn conviction
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Judge presses Trump administration on its plans for Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Judge presses Trump administration on its plans for Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Judge presses Trump administration on its plans for Kilmar Abrego Garcia
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Ex-CIA director John Brennan wants 'favored' Trump judge kept away from Justice Department inquiry

Lawyers for former CIA Director John Brennan want the Justice Department to be prevented from steering an investigation of him and other former government officials to a “favored” judge in Florida who dismissed the classified documents case against President Donald Trump

Ex-CIA director John Brennan wants 'favored' Trump judge kept away from Justice Department inquiry
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What to know so far about the Justice Department’s release of Epstein files — and what questions remain

What to know so far about the Justice Department’s release of Epstein files — and what questions remain

What to know so far about the Justice Department’s release of Epstein files — and what questions remain
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Top Trump administration official defends partial release of Epstein files as Democrats cry foul

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is defending the Justice Department’s decision to release just a fraction of the Jeffrey Epstein files by the congressionally mandated deadline

Top Trump administration official defends partial release of Epstein files as Democrats cry foul
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Photos of Bill Clinton feature prominently in first batch of newly released Epstein files

Newly released files from the Justice Department investigation into Jeffrey Epstein include several photos of former President Bill Clinton

Photos of Bill Clinton feature prominently in first batch of newly released Epstein files
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The Latest: Justice Department releases some case files on Jeffrey Epstein

The Department of Justice has released some of its records related to its investigations of Jeffrey Epstein

The Latest: Justice Department releases some case files on Jeffrey Epstein
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Epstein files vindicate a survivor who reported him in the 1990s, but others are still seeking answers

Epstein files vindicate a survivor who reported him in the 1990s, but others are still seeking answers

Epstein files vindicate a survivor who reported him in the 1990s, but others are still seeking answers
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Justice Department releases limited set of files tied to Epstein sex trafficking investigation

The Justice Department has released thousands of files about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but the incomplete document dump Friday did not break significant ground about the long-running criminal investigations of the financier or his ties to wealthy and powerful individuals

Justice Department releases limited set of files tied to Epstein sex trafficking investigation
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A timeline of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the fight to make the government’s files public

Two decades after Jeffrey Epstein was first reported to police, the Justice Department has started to publicly release investigative files on the late sex offender and his longtime confidant Ghislaine Maxwell

A timeline of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the fight to make the government’s files public
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US Justice Department sues 3 states, District of Columbia for voter data

The U.S. Justice Department has sued three states and the District of Columbia for not turning over requested voter information to the Trump administration

US Justice Department sues 3 states, District of Columbia for voter data
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Exclusive: Frustration mounts at Justice Department as it races to redact some Epstein files, sources say

Exclusive: Frustration mounts at Justice Department as it races to redact some Epstein files, sources say

Exclusive: Frustration mounts at Justice Department as it races to redact some Epstein files, sources say
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Justice Department tried to bring a third felony charge against Letitia James

Justice Department tried to bring a third felony charge against Letitia James

Justice Department tried to bring a third felony charge against Letitia James
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The Latest: Trump addresses the American public in a live speech from the White House

President Donald Trump has delivered a speech where he discussed his achievements and touched on some of his agenda for next year and beyond

The Latest: Trump addresses the American public in a live speech from the White House
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Jack Smith tells lawmakers his team developed 'proof beyond a reasonable doubt' against Trump

Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith has told lawmakers in a closed-door interview his team “developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt” President Donald Trump criminally conspired to overturn his 2020 election loss

Jack Smith tells lawmakers his team developed 'proof beyond a reasonable doubt' against Trump
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Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell launches Hail Mary bid to wipe away her conviction

Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell launches Hail Mary bid to wipe away her conviction

Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell launches Hail Mary bid to wipe away her conviction
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What to know about the upcoming Epstein files release

What to know about the upcoming Epstein files release

What to know about the upcoming Epstein files release
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As DOJ seeks to recharge Comey, judge deprives prosecutors from accessing key evidence for now

As DOJ seeks to recharge Comey, judge deprives prosecutors from accessing key evidence for now

As DOJ seeks to recharge Comey, judge deprives prosecutors from accessing key evidence for now
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Justice Department faces hurdle in seeking case against Comey as judge finds constitutional problems

A federal judge says the Justice Department violated the constitutional rights of a close friend of James Comey and must return to him computer files that prosecutors had hoped to use for a potential criminal case against the former FBI director

Justice Department faces hurdle in seeking case against Comey as judge finds constitutional problems
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Justice Department asks appeals court to block judge's contempt inquiry in mass deportation case

The Justice Department has asked an appeals court to block a contempt investigation of the Trump administration for failing to turn around planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador in March

Justice Department asks appeals court to block judge's contempt inquiry in mass deportation case
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Justice Department sues Fulton County, Georgia, for 2020 ballot stubs and other election records

Justice Department sues Fulton County, Georgia, for 2020 ballot stubs and other election records

Justice Department sues Fulton County, Georgia, for 2020 ballot stubs and other election records
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The Justice Department can keep trying to reindict Letitia James, but is it worth the risks?

The Justice Department can keep trying to reindict Letitia James, but is it worth the risks?

The Justice Department can keep trying to reindict Letitia James, but is it worth the risks?
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Justice Department fails to reindict Letitia James for a second time

Justice Department fails to reindict Letitia James for a second time

Justice Department fails to reindict Letitia James for a second time
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Justice Department can unseal records from Epstein's 2019 sex trafficking case, judge says

A judge has ruled that secret grand jury transcripts from Jeffrey Epstein’s 2019 sex trafficking case can be made public

Justice Department can unseal records from Epstein's 2019 sex trafficking case, judge says
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Justice Department challenges court order limiting access to evidence in Comey investigation

The Justice Department has challenged a court order that complicated efforts to seek a new indictment against former FBI Director James Comey by making a trove of evidence off-limits to prosecutors

Justice Department challenges court order limiting access to evidence in Comey investigation
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Justice Department confirms in court filing it may prosecute Comey again

Justice Department confirms in court filing it may prosecute Comey again

Justice Department confirms in court filing it may prosecute Comey again
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Justice Department can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records, judge says

A federal judge in New York has granted the Justice Department’s request to publicly release grand jury transcripts and other material from Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex trafficking case, citing a new law that requires the government to open its files on Jeffrey Epstein and his longtime confidant

Justice Department can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records, judge says
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Judge says Ghislaine Maxwell court documents can be released as part of the push for information on Jeffrey Epstein

Judge says Ghislaine Maxwell court documents can be released as part of the push for information on Jeffrey Epstein

Judge says Ghislaine Maxwell court documents can be released as part of the push for information on Jeffrey Epstein
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How the rich and powerful jockey for pardons from Trump

How the rich and powerful jockey for pardons from Trump

How the rich and powerful jockey for pardons from Trump
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Bondi says judges are engaging in an ‘unconscionable campaign of bias’ against Lindsey Halligan

Bondi says judges are engaging in an ‘unconscionable campaign of bias’ against Lindsey Halligan

Bondi says judges are engaging in an ‘unconscionable campaign of bias’ against Lindsey Halligan
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Judge deals setback to Justice Department effort to seek new indictment against Comey

A federal judge has dealt a setback to Justice Department efforts to seek a new indictment against former FBI Director James Comey

Judge deals setback to Justice Department effort to seek new indictment against Comey
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Federal judge in Florida orders unsealing of grand jury transcripts and records in Epstein probe

Federal judge in Florida orders unsealing of grand jury transcripts and records in Epstein probe

Federal judge in Florida orders unsealing of grand jury transcripts and records in Epstein probe
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Judges lash out at Justice Department for still listing Lindsey Halligan on court documents

Judges lash out at Justice Department for still listing Lindsey Halligan on court documents

Judges lash out at Justice Department for still listing Lindsey Halligan on court documents
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Grand jury declines to re-indict Letitia James

Grand jury declines to re-indict Letitia James

Grand jury declines to re-indict Letitia James
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Trump pardons former top entertainment executive who was charged by his own Justice Department

Trump pardons former top entertainment executive who was charged by his own Justice Department

Trump pardons former top entertainment executive who was charged by his own Justice Department
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Ghislaine Maxwell will make new plea to judge to let her out of prison

Ghislaine Maxwell will make new plea to judge to let her out of prison

Ghislaine Maxwell will make new plea to judge to let her out of prison
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House Republicans subpoena Jack Smith for closed-door interview about his prosecutions of Trump

The Republican-led House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith for a closed-door interview later this month even though he had earlier volunteered to appear for an open hearing about his prosecutions of President Donald Trump

House Republicans subpoena Jack Smith for closed-door interview about his prosecutions of Trump
Crime|US

US Justice Department seeks to dismiss Maurene Comey lawsuit on procedural grounds

The U.S. Justice Department is seeking dismissal of a lawsuit that fired former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey brought against it, saying she didn't properly follow administrative complaint procedures before suing

US Justice Department seeks to dismiss Maurene Comey lawsuit on procedural grounds
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Justice Department expands legal action against states that have refused its demands for voter data

The U.S. Justice Department is suing six more states in its ongoing campaign to obtain voter data and other election information

Justice Department expands legal action against states that have refused its demands for voter data
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From White House adviser to Trump’s handpicked prosecutor: 63 days with Lindsey Halligan

From White House adviser to Trump’s handpicked prosecutor: 63 days with Lindsey Halligan

From White House adviser to Trump’s handpicked prosecutor: 63 days with Lindsey Halligan
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Justice Department could present a new indictment against James Comey to a grand jury this week

Justice Department could present a new indictment against James Comey to a grand jury this week

Justice Department could present a new indictment against James Comey to a grand jury this week