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July 1, 2020

Homeland Security to protect monuments over Fourth of July weekend

Department of Homeland Security Sec. Chad Wolf announced Wednesday that a special federal unit would be deployed across the country for the July 4 weekend in order to protect federal monuments and statues from a possible fresh wave of 'domestic extremist' vandalism.

July 1, 2020

AG Barr targeted by House Dem’s impeachment resolution

A House Democrat who’s a frequent critic of the Trump administration submitted a resolution Tuesday calling for the impeachment of Attorney General William Barr.

June 30, 2020

Elijah McClain case: DOJ, FBI consider possible civil-rights investigation

Federal authorities said Tuesday that an ongoing review into the death of a black man who died after being put into a chokehold by police began last year to see if a civil-rights investigation is warranted.

June 30, 2020

DOJ warns of fake flyers, documents about face mask requirements

The Justice Department warned Tuesday that documents bearing its seal and cards claiming that people are exempt from wearing face masks are fake.

June 30, 2020

How Bill Barr threatens the 'deep state,' not the rule of law: Ian Prior

Former Department of Justice Deputy Director of Public Affairs Ian Prior explained on “America’s Newsroom” on Tuesday how Attorney General William Barr is “a threat to the deep state, not the rule of law.”  

June 29, 2020

Supreme Court turns back appeal from inmates, clearing way for federal executions to resume in July

The Supreme Court on Monday, over the objections of Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sonia Sotomayor, refused to take up a case challenging the federal government's new execution protocol, clearing the way for federal executions to resume in July. 

June 26, 2020

AG Barr directs creation of task force to counter anti-government extremists such as Antifa, 'Boogaloo' group, more

In a memo released on Friday, Attorney General Bill Barr announced the formation of a Justice Department task force to combat anti-government extremist groups, such as Antifa and those who support the "Boogaloo" movement. 

June 26, 2020

Court orders Roger Stone to report to Bureau of Prisons on July 14

U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson on Friday delayed Roger Stone’s surrender date until July 14, after his attorneys had requested an extension into September, due to coronavirus concerns. 

June 26, 2020

Lindsey Graham: William Barr cleaning up 'sewer that was the Obama Justice Department'

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., commended Attorney General William Barr for cleaning up the "sewer" left by Obama-era Justice Department (DOJ) officials, citing newly uncovered notes penned by then-FBI agent Peter Strzok that appeared to show both the former vice president Joe Biden and President Obama had been part of the case against ex-Trump national security adviser Gen. Michael Flynn.

June 26, 2020

Justice Dept. won't oppose Roger Stone request to delay start of prison sentence, it says

The U.S. Justice Department said Thursday it won't oppose a request by former President Trump adviser Roger Stone to delay the start of his upcoming prison sentence, citing the department's coronavirus policies.