Justice Dept. Girds for a Test of Its Independence

President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to install loyalists have left officials fearful that he intends to carry out his threats of retribution but hopeful that rule-of-law norms can hold.

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Justice Dept. Sues Rocket Mortgage for Appraisal Discrimination

After a white appraiser slashed the value of a Black woman’s duplex, the Justice Department sued all involved in the assessment, including the nation’s largest lender.
Top stories - The New York Times - November 1
A Test of Independence for an Ultramarathon Runner With Autism

A man with autism, his devoted mother and a seemingly endless race. A story of resilience and love.
Top stories - The New York Times - November 7
Justice Dept. Reports Broad Civil Rights Abuses at Georgia Jail System

In a blunt report released on Thursday, the department said officials in Fulton County have had “deliberate indifference to the risks of harms.”
Top stories - The New York Times - November 14
Trump Turns to His Personal Lawyers to Stock Top Ranks of Justice Dept.

The president-elect intends to nominate three members of his criminal defense team to senior roles, raising further concerns about politicization of the department.
Top stories - The New York Times - November 15
Justice Dept., special counsel in talks about how to wind down Trump prosecutions

President-elect Trump faced two federal prosecutions brought by special counsel Jack Smith last year.
Top stories - CBS News - November 6
Justice Dept. to focus on 'most egregious' Jan. 6 cases until Trump is inaugurated

The Justice Department plans to focus on Jan. 6 felony arrests before President-elect Donald Trump is back in the White House.
Top stories - NBC News - November 9
SpaceX launches Starship on its sixth test flight

SpaceX launched its sixth Starship test flight, reaching space and splashing down in the Indian Ocean as part of ongoing development of the massive rocket. While the “Super Heavy” booster was ...
Top stories - NBC News - November 19
DNA-testing site 23andMe to lay off 40% of its workers

The once-popular general DNA-testing firm holds a trove of sensitive genetic data from its customers.
Top stories - BBC News - November 12
Gaetz’s Withdrawal Means the Senate Passed Its First Test

Trump failed to push Republicans past their red line.
Top stories - The New York Times - November 21