The White House denies reports that Pam Bondi was fired for warning Eric Swalwell about FBI file plans, saying Trump had been unhappy with her DOJ performance for some time.
Reports say President Trump has privately discussed removing Attorney General Pam Bondi after the latest fight over the Epstein files. The possible replacement, according to the reporting, is EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin.
The Justice Department wants contempt sanctions after a defense filing spilled sealed allegations and set off a fresh fight over what should have stayed private.
A left-leaning podcaster publicly urged the Biden administration to pursue sweeping prosecutions of conservatives tied to January 6. The rant exposes a push for politicized prosecutions rather than evidence-driven justice.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche removed a judge-appointed interim U.S. attorney in Virginia this week, continuing a clash over who can fill federal vacancies. The Justice Department says the president picks U.S. attorneys. Federal judges say they can step in when needed.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche reportedly removed Ed Martin as head of the Justice Department's Weaponization Working Group and closed the office. The move raises questions about internal politics, staffing, and what that means for investigations into alleged government misuse.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said Renee Good "lost her life trying to be vigilant on behalf of the most vulnerable," calling it "beautiful" during a public interview. The comment came after Good died following an attack on an ICE agent and sparked immediate public debate and a Justice Department review.
President Trump urged arrests over allegations that White House staff used an autopen to sign last-minute pardons and other documents for President Biden. Republicans in Congress and some White House lawyers say thousands of records will be reviewed. The Justice Department has not announced any high-profile charges, and critics say that delay looks like inaction.