Tag: justice_department
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Media Monitor: Judge Denies Request to Return Fulton County Ballots Seized by FBI
The Washington Post reports a judge has denied a request by local officials to return 2020 election ballots seized by the FBI from Fulton County, Georgia, allowing the Justice Department inquiry to proceed.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalElection Law, Gov't & PoliticsDonald TrumpJoe BidenFulton CountyJustice DepartmentElectionsGeorgiaThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: Justice Department Probes Virginia Prosecutor Over Immigrant Cases
The Washington Post is reporting that the Justice Department has launched a civil rights investigation into Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano regarding his handling of criminal defendants who are in the country illegally.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegal Justice DepartmentSteve DescanoFairfax CountyImmigrationCivil RightsPoliticsLawThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: Justice Department Drops Appeal in Federal Reserve Subpoena Case
The Washington Post is reporting that the Justice Department has abandoned its plan to appeal a court ruling that quashed subpoenas issued to the Federal Reserve during a politically sensitive investigation.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyBankingLegal Justice DepartmentFederal ReserveJeanine PirroSubpoenasLaw & GovernmentFinancial RegulationThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: Trump Claims Justice Department Owes Him Millions
France 24 reports that Donald Trump said the Justice Department likely owes him damages, after a report that he was seeking $230 million in compensation for past investigations.
Politics and GovernmentMediaLegalWhite HouseFederal GovernmentLaw EnforcementMedia Bias Donald TrumpJustice DepartmentPam BondiTodd BlancheNew York TimesAFPinvestigationsFrance 24
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Media Monitor: Trump Blasts Critics of Epstein Case Closure
Truth Social reports that Donald Trump is facing backlash from his own MAGA base over the Justice Department's decision to close the Epstein case.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherLegalMexicoWhite HouseRepublican PartyFederal GovernmentDisastersSocial Issues Donald TrumpTruth SocialEpstein caseJustice DepartmentMAGARadical Left DemocratsJeffrey EpsteinNewsweek
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Trump Orders Probe into Democrats' Fundraising
Trump instructs Justice Dept to investigate Democrats' fundraising infrastructure, such as ActBlue, escalating efforts against political opponents.
Politics and GovernmentMediaWhite HouseFederal GovernmentDemocratic PartyLegalMedia Bias Donald TrumpJustice DepartmentDemocratsActBluePolitical FundraisingInvestigationPolitics