Former CIA Director John Brennan sued the Justice Department and top Trump administration officials Wednesday, seeking a court order to force the preservation of records in the ongoing federal investigations targeting him. The lawsuit represents an unusual step for Brennan, a longtime political opponent of President Trump who has been the focus of two Justice … Read more
The Justice Department announced Wednesday that it had filed lawsuits against two states for what the DOJ alleged are “unconstitutional” restrictions on sales of certain types of guns. In Virginia, the DOJ targeted a law that banned the sale of automatic weapons. In California, the DOJ is suing over a newly-enacted law that restricts the … Read more
Washington — The Justice Department has launched an investigation into Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona for possible campaign finance violations, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. The case was prompted by a whistleblower complaint in Southern California, one of the sources added. The investigation focuses on Gallego’s usage of campaign funds since … Read more
It’s now the Energy and Natural Resources Division, dropping the redundant ‘Environment.’ Source link
Capturing the emotional journey of Healing Justice – CBS News Watch CBS News Lesley Stahl and 60 Minutes producer Shari Finkelstein took a unique approach to their story, capturing the raw emotions of crime victims and wrongfully convicted men during a three-day retreat. Source link
He is well-qualified and will run the department as well as anyone could under President Trump. Source link
Trump administration notches major immigration victories at Supreme Court The Supreme Court delivers significant immigration victories for the Trump administration, affirming presidential authority to end temporary protected status and turn away asylum seekers at the border. Constitutional law attorney Jonathan Turley breaks down the impact of these crucial 6-3 decisions, highlighting their implications for border … Read more
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution Tuesday authorizing new steps to ensure that perpetrators of crimes against peacekeepers face justice. Nearly 1,100 peacekeepers from countries around the world have lost their lives in the line of duty and thousands of others have been injured since 1948, according to U.N. peacekeeping … Read more
Prosecutors are expected to charge around 450 defendants in alleged fraud spanning Medicaid and hospice care. Source link
Feathers float over lawns and white goo covers areas where the birds congregate. Officials are suing one couple for contributing to the mess. Source link