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March 13, 2022

Trey Gowdy: Our attorney general should not be a political 'tool or a weapon'

“Sunday Night in America” host Trey Gowdy raised questions surrounding the appointment of America's top prosecutor on his show over the weekend, pointing to former Attorney General Bill Barr's confirmation process as proof of the Senate's shift on the issue.

March 13, 2022

Barr says parents taught him 'not to care what other people think' growing up, calls faith 'indispensable'

Former Attorney General Bill Barr told Fox News that one of the most important lessons his parents taught him growing up was “not to care what other people think” and to “figure out what is right and stick to our guns," while saying faith is “indespensible,” and a key part of his upbringing.

March 10, 2022

DOJ appoints prosecutor for pandemic relief fund fraud

The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday announced the appointment of a director for COVID-19 fraud enforcement who will lead the department's investigations into fraud related to more than $8 billion in pandemic relief funds.

March 8, 2022

Dual Russian-U.S. citizen charged with acting as Kremlin spy: DOJ

Elena Branson, 61, is accused of flouting the Foreign Agent Registration Act, or FARA, and failing to properly inform the U.S. government she was working on behalf of the Kremlin.

March 8, 2022

Biden admin slammed for ending Trump era 'China Initiative' amid Russia-Ukraine war: 'Emboldens enemies'

FIRST ON FOX: Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is slamming Biden's Department of Justice (DOJ) for ending its "China Initiative" amid the Russia-Ukraine war, which he says projects weakness toward America's enemies.

March 3, 2022

Jan. 6 panel claims Trump engaged in 'criminal conspiracy'

The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol said Wednesday for the first time that its evidence suggests crimes may have been committed by former President Trump and his associates in the failed effort to overturn the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.

March 3, 2022

Illinois Democrat Michael Madigan indicted on federal racketeering, bribery charges

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was indicted Wednesday on racketeering and bribery charges by a federal grand jury. 

February 23, 2022

Idaho school board group joins 21 states severing ties with NSBA after 'domestic terrorism' letter to DOJ

Idaho has joined at least 21 states that have withdrawn membership or dues from the National School Board Association.

February 23, 2022

Biden DOJ ending national security initiative aimed at countering China amid complaints about bias

The Department of Justice announced Wednesday that it is ending its "China Initiative" program that was aimed at preventing spying by the Chinese Communist Party, and launching a new, "broader approach."

February 23, 2022

Hunter Biden's ex-lovers could come back to haunt him as federal grand jury investigates his tax affairs

Hunter Biden's women issues could come back to haunt him, as reports have indicated that at least two of his ex-lovers have testified before a federal grand jury investigating President Biden's son.