Commentary Michael Horowitz, the Justice Department inspector general who wrote the Dec. 9, 2019, Review of Four FISA Applications, recently reaffirmed his earlier statements that Trump fired two inspectors general “for doing their jobs” and called Trump’s presidency “a challenging time … particularly in the last year” during a Feb. 10 online discussion hosted by…
DOJ Watchdog Criticizes Trump’s Firing of IGs, but Omits Key Facts in Matter
AG Nominee Merrick Garland Says He Would Oversee Prosecution of Jan. 6 Protesters
President Joe Biden’s choice for attorney general Merrick Garland said he will supervise the prosecution of protesters who breached the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, according to a prepared opening statement for his upcoming confirmation hearing. Garland’s hearing is scheduled to begin on Feb. 22 and will span over two days. The appellate court judge,…
AG Nominee Garland Says He Would Oversee Prosecution of Jan. 6 Protesters
President Joe Biden’s choice for attorney general, Merrick Garland, has pledged to supervise the prosecution of protesters who breached the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, according to a prepared opening statement for his confirmation hearing. Garland’s hearing is scheduled to begin Feb. 22 and will extend over two days. The appellate court judge, who was…
Senators Express Concern Over Biden’s Termination of Trump-Appointed US Attorneys
Senators from both sides of the aisle have expressed concern over President Joe Biden’s move to replace most Trump-appointed federal prosecutors without consulting home state senators. This comes after the Justice Department (DOJ) announced that it is beginning a transition process for Senate-confirmed U.S. attorneys. Most U.S. attorneys have been asked to hand in their resignation…
Justice Department Asks Trump-Appointed US Attorneys to Resign
The Justice Department (DOJ) announced on Tuesday that it is beginning the process of replacing top federal prosecutors who were appointed by former President Donald Trump. The practice, which the department says was commonplace for new administrations, would allow President Joe Biden to install his own nominees to lead U.S. attorney offices across the country….
Senate Committee Schedules Confirmation Hearing for Biden’s Attorney General Pick
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday has set the date for the confirmation hearing of Merrick Garland, President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Justice Department. The hearing will run over two days and is scheduled to begin on Feb. 22. Garland’s testimony will be held on the first day, and external witnesses will be…
Iranian Scholar Charged With Acting as Unregistered Agent of Tehran: DOJ
An Iranian political scientist has been charged for secretly influencing U.S. policy and public opinion on behalf of the Iranian regime, the Justice Department said. The department said in a press release that Kaveh Lotfolah Afrasiabi was arrested on Monday at his Massachusetts home for violation of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which requires…
Trump Signs Order Expanding Federal Prosecutors’ Ability to Carry a Concealed Firearm
January 18, 2021
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President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order aimed at enhancing protections for federal judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement officers. His order directs the federal government to make it easier for law enforcement officers and federal prosecutors to carry a concealed firearm, and urges Congress to pass legislation to extend the right to carry…
‘Cowboys for Trump’ Founder Charged in Connection to US Capitol Attack
The founder of the organization “Cowboys for Trump” has been arrested and charged for his alleged involvement in the U.S. Capitol breach, the Justice Department (DOJ) said on Sunday. Couy Griffin, who is a New Mexico County Commissioner, told FBI special agents during an interview on Jan. 11 that he had traveled to the nation’s capital…
‘Cowboys for Trump’ Founder Charged in Connection to US Capitol Breach
The founder of the organization “Cowboys for Trump” has been arrested and charged for his alleged involvement in the U.S. Capitol breach, the Justice Department (DOJ) said on Sunday. Couy Griffin, who is a New Mexico County Commissioner, told FBI special agents during an interview on Jan. 11 that he had traveled to the nation’s capital…
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