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Judge Aileen Cannon's Latest Move: Obstructing Justice?

January 9, 2025

A U. S. District Judge, Aileen Cannon, has been making some unusual decisions favoring former President Donald Trump. Her latest? She blocked the Justice Department from releasing a special counsel's report about Trump's potential crimes. The problem? Some say her actions are illegal. She doesn't ha

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Why Health Industry Want Mangione Tried Federally?

December 22, 2024

When it comes to the murder of Brian Thompson, the health insurance industry wants the feds to take the lead. They’re hoping the US Department of Justice will prosecute accused killer Luigi Mangione and show that vigilante crimes won't be tolerated. The federal case began suddenly, surprising both d

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Federal Prisons Get a Mental Health Makeover

December 4, 2024

It’s high time the U. S. Justice Department steps up to tackle the serious issue of suicides in federal prisons and jails. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco recently revealed a sweeping plan to improve mental health care behind bars. This isn't just tweaking a few rules; it's a complete overhaul t

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Why Elon Musk Backs Gaetz for Attorney General

November 26, 2024

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, expressed his support for Matt Gaetz, the ex-congressman who's now Trump's pick for attorney general. Musk praised Gaetz's qualities, calling him the "Judge Dredd America needs" to clean up corruption and put powerful people behind bars. Musk believes Gaetz has what it takes

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Big Tech's Unexpected Ally: The Story of Gaetz

November 20, 2024

Representative Gaetz has long been vocal about his critical stance on Big Tech power and has even partnered with Democrats to support regulation efforts. Despite his controversial past, including investigations for sex trafficking and misconduct, he was recently chosen as attorney general, causing q

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Google's Chrome Browser in the Hot Seat: Justice Department Wants a Sale

November 19, 2024

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) is gearing up to ask a judge to force Google to sell its popular Chrome browser. This move is part of a larger effort to dismantle Google's dominance in the internet search market. The DoJ believes Google’s control over search engines and browsers is stifling compe

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Trump’s Lawyers Become Top Justice Officials

November 15, 2024

Donald Trump, who will soon begin his second term as president, has decided to fill key positions in the US Justice Department with his criminal defense lawyers. Todd Blanche, one of his lawyers, has been chosen as the deputy attorney general. His role will include managing daily functions of the de

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Trump's Surprising Pick for Top Cop: Rep. Matt Gaetz

November 14, 2024

In a surprising move, President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Representative Matt Gaetz from Florida to serve as the next Attorney General of the United States. This appointment comes at a pivotal time for the Justice Department, which has faced constant criticism from Trump amid his legal troubles.

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Winding Down Cases: What Happens When a President-Elect Faces Charges?

November 7, 2024

Special counsel Jack Smith is trying to figure out how to handle two federal cases against Donald Trump before he becomes president. The Justice Department has a rule that sitting presidents can't be prosecuted. So, Smith is looking at how to end these cases before Trump takes office in January. Tr

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Trump's Words: A Warning for Voters

October 26, 2024

The Editorial Board of the New York Times took a unique approach to sway voters ahead of the election. They directly quoted former President Donald Trump, highlighting his promises. The board, which has long opposed Trump's re-election bid, chose to point out alarming plans he's spoken about. They u