Former U.S. attorney explains why he calls Matt Gaetz the "anti attorney general"

West Virginia attorney general wins governor's race to replace Jim Justice

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey (R) is the projected winner of the state's gubernatorial race, according to The Hill/Decision Desk HQ. Morrisey defeated Democratic nominee Steve ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Schmitt withdraws name from Trump attorney general consideration

Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) is no longer in the running to become the next attorney general in President-elect Trump’s incoming administration. Schmitt, a top ally of the former and soon-to-be ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

State attorneys general are the last line of defense against Trump

Democratic state attorneys general could be the last line of defense when Trump takes power again in January and begins implementing his extremist agenda.

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Trump Picks Todd Blanche, His Defense Lawyer, to Be Deputy Attorney General

Mr. Blanche, a former supervising federal prosecutor in Manhattan, oversaw the president-elect’s legal defense against multiple indictments.

Top stories - The New York Times - 7 hours ago

Trump to nominate his criminal defense lawyer for deputy attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump said he's nominating Todd Blanche, one of his criminal defense lawyers in the classified documents case, to be the deputy attorney general.

Politics - NBC News - 8 hours ago

WATCH: Eagles' Saquon Barkley explains why he passed on opportunity for career milestone against former team

Barkley had a huge return to MetLife Stadium, but could have had an even bigger day

Sports - CBS Sports - October 21

Durbin calls on House Ethics Committee to preserve report on Matt Gaetz

Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., is calling on the House Ethics Committee to preserve and hand over "relevant" parts of their investigation into Matt Gaetz. Durbin stressed the relevance of their report ...

Growing calls for House Ethics Committee to share report on Matt Gaetz

Calls are growing from prominent Republican leaders for the House Ethics Committee to share its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz.

Texas attorney general and state lawmakers spar over death row inmate in 'shaken baby' case

A bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers who used their legislative powers and the courts to stop an execution last week with only hours to spare have drawn public rebuke from state Attorney General ...

Texas attorney general sues second doctor under state's gender-affirming care ban

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) filed a lawsuit Wednesday accusing a second doctor of violating a state law banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors. The lawsuit, filed in a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Arizona attorney general's office probing Trump's violent comments about Liz Cheney

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said Friday that her office is investigating whether former President Donald Trump’s violent remarks about former GOP Rep.

Politics - NBC News - November 1

Arizona attorney general says she has 'no intention' of dropping fake electors case

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said Sunday that she has “no intention” of dropping the criminal case against a group of President-elect Donald Trump’s allies who sought to overturn the results ...

Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago

Trump health secretary choice is ‘courting catastrophe’, says rights group – as it happened

This blog is closed, thanks for following along. You can read more of our coverage below: . Reaction: RFK Jr condemned as ‘clear and present danger’ after Trump nomination Full report: Trump ...

World - The Guardian - 7 hours ago

Attorney says Giuliani 'secreted away' his property from poll workers he defamed

Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to appear in court to explain why he allegedly "secreted away" his property from poll workers who won a $148 million judgment against him.

Why the short contract? How will he play? Tuchel's England move explained

BBC Sport has a look at some of the questions that have arisen from Thomas Tuchel's appointment as England head coach.

NYT's Bret Stephens explains why he's backing Harris

New York Times conservative columnist Bret Stephens said he will cast his vote for Vice President Harris, in the latest iteration of “The Conversation” published Monday. “Kicking and screaming, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

The Investigations Into Matt Gaetz: What to Know

Federal prosecutors scrutinized claims that Donald Trump’s choice for attorney general had sex with an underage girl, but did not charge him. The House Ethics Committee had its own inquiry.

Top stories - The New York Times - 10 hours ago

Matt Gaetz Is the Perfect Man for the Job

Trump’s choice to lead the Justice Department is a flagrant provocation that is, like a pulpy B movie, so bad it’s good.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 hours ago

Ted Olson, conservative lawyer and former U.S. Solicitor General, dies

Former U.S. Solicitor General and Gibson Dunn partner Ted Olson died Wednesday at the age of 84. In a press release, the law firm praised Olson for his work, labeling him a "trailblazing advocate ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

LA district attorney recommends resentencing for Menéndez brothers

The brothers said they killed their parents an 1989 after years of sexual, physical and psychological abuse. George Gascón, the Los Angeles county district attorney, has recommended that the ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

LA district attorney requests Menendez brothers be resentenced

The LA district attorney has filed a request for a judge to resentence Erik and Lyle Menendez for the 1989 killing of their parents. It comes in the wake of popular documentaries about the case and ...

L.A. district attorney recommends resentencing for Menendez brothers

On Thursday, the Los Angeles district attorney recommended a resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez amid new evidence. The brothers have been behind bars for 34 years, serving a life sentence ...

Trump’s criminal defense attorneys offered DOJ roles

President-elect Trump announced Thursday he will nominate three of his personal criminal defense attorneys to serve in senior Justice Department roles. Todd Blanche will serve as deputy attorney ...

Politics - The Hill - 9 hours ago

Former Jet explains why New York is the most disappointing team in NFL this season

New York is 2-5 entering Week 8

Sports - CBS Sports - October 22

Bears' Matt Eberflus said he heard fans calling for his firing, will examine his staff after loss to Patriots

Chicago fell to 4-5 in embarrassing fashion on Sunday

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

Trump’s Choice of Matt Gaetz Should Surprise No One

He’s doing exactly what he said he would.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Matt Gaetz, a Bomb-Thrower for the Justice Department

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to be attorney general has set a new bar for in-your-face nominations.

Top stories - The New York Times - 17 hours ago

Graham on Gaetz nomination: ‘Give Matt a chance’

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) urged his fellow Republicans to “give Matt a chance” after President-elect Trump nominated former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to lead his Justice Department, sending ...

Politics - The Hill - 20 hours ago

Fox explains why he didn't sign new Kings deal, reveals what it'd take

Sacramento Kings star point guard De'Aaron Fox explained the reasoning behind him turning down a Kings contract extension this offseason and waiting until after the 2024-25 NBA season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Duke's Cooper Flagg explains the heartwarming reason why he will wear the No. 2 Blue Devils jersey

Flagg has a special reason for switching from the No. 32 he wore in high school to No. 2 at Duke

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

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