Department of Justice
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinds $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund
Todd Blanche has formally canceled a $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate allies of President Trump after facing pressure from Republican senators.
Trump says he ‘may’ pull Blanche AG nomination temporarily
President Trump signaled he could temporarily pull Todd Blanche's Attorney General nomination after Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis raised concerns over a Justice Department tax settlement.
R. Kelly Formally Asks Trump to Commute 31-Year Sentence
Convicted singer R. Kelly has filed a formal request for a presidential commutation of his sentence, citing health issues and alleged prison corruption.
Iran releases wrongfully detained U.S. citizen Dena Karari
President Trump announced the release of U.S. citizen Dena Karari as acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced a Senate confirmation hearing.
Trump fires newly appointed Seattle U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff
Roger Rogoff was dismissed via email shortly after being appointed by federal judges to the Western District of Washington. Rogoff now plans to challenge the legality of the firing.
John Bolton pleads guilty to retaining classified national defense info
John Bolton pleaded guilty to one count of illegally retaining national defense information, agreeing to a $2.25 million fine and the forfeiture of his federal retirement pay.