DOJ's deletion of Jan. 6 records triggers legal challenge
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Trump DOJ fires Jan. 6 Capitol riot prosecutors, FBI executives ousted
The Justice Department initiated the personnel changes at the D.C. U.S. attorney's office and the FBI.CBS News - 22h -
DOJ sidesteps language endorsing legality of buyouts in email to staff
A small tweak to an email encouraging federal employees to take a buyout indicates the Justice Department wouldn’t vouch for the legality of the program. The Trump administration is battling ...The Hill - 1d -
What to know about the legal challenges to Trump’s executive actions
President Trump’s torrent of executive actions has spurred a flood of legal challenges seeking to thwart the president’s efforts to reshape U.S. policy in his first days back in the White House. ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump's effort to withhold federal funding will trigger 'imminent legal action'
The Trump administration's attempt to withhold federal funding is fueling a long-brewing legal battle over the core constitutional principle that Congress gets to decide how to spend taxpayer money.NBC News - 4d -
DOJ orders legal service providers to stop providing support at immigration courts
The Department of Justice has told legal service providers who receive federal funding to stop providing legal orientation to immigrants at immigration courts.ABC News - Jan. 23 -
Trump birthright citizenship executive order expected to face legal challenges
President Donald Trump signed an executive order addressing birthright citizenship on his first day in office, a constitutionally protected right. NBC News’ Danny Cevallos reports on how the ...NBC News - Jan. 21 -
Why Wisconsin DB Xavier Lucas' transfer to Miami triggered tampering accusations, potential legal battle
The Big Ten, NCAA and Wisconsin have all weighed in the DB's transfer in a battle that could set a precedent for future transfers and revenue-sharing contractsCBS Sports - Jan. 19 -
DOJ fights 3-day delay in releasing special counsel Trump Jan. 6 report
The Justice Department is pushing to overturn a three-day delay on releasing special counsel Jack Smith's Jan. 6 report after an appeals court denied a bid from President-elect Trump to block it ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
AG Merrick Garland intends to release special counsel report on Trump's Jan. 6 case, DOJ says
Special Counsel Jack Smith has turned over to Attorney General Merrick Garland the completed final report on his two investigations that resulted in felony criminal charges against President-elect ...NBC News - Jan. 8
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Israeli hostage freed, Needham cousin calls news "a huge win"
The Massachusetts cousin of an Israeli hostage who was released from captivity on Saturday called it "a huge win" but said more needs to be done to bring the remaining hostages home.CBS News - 1h -
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Trump hits Canada, Mexico and China with steep new tariffs
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Ken Martin wins race to become chair of the Democratic National Committee
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