DOJ Watchdog Begins Review of Epstein Files Release
The department’s inspector general said it would audit the release of millions of pages of files to determine whether the agency had followed the law.
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Trump Administration Reclassifies Medical Marijuana, Loosening Restrictions
The rule moves F.D.A.-approved marijuana and state-regulated marijuana out of the Schedule I category, which includes drugs like heroin.
U.S. Settles Carter Page Wiretap Lawsuit for $1.25 Million
F.B.I. applications to surveil Mr. Page, a 2016 Trump campaign adviser, during the investigation into Russia’s interference in the election had myriad errors and omissions, an inspector general found.
F.B.I. Said to Have Investigated Times Reporter After Article on Patel’s Girlfriend
The bureau said it is not pursuing a case, but the scrutiny is an example of the Trump administration weighing whether to criminalize routine news gathering.
What Was the Mueller Investigation? And What Did It Find?
The appointment of Robert S. Mueller III as special counsel to conduct an investigation related to a sitting president roiled Washington around the start of President Trump’s first term.
Trump Is Seeking $230 Million From the Justice Dept.
President Trump is demanding about $230 million in compensation for the federal investigations into him by the Justice Department. Devlin Barrett, a New York Times reporter covering the Justice Department, describes what we know about who’s most likely to be making the decisions.
Justice Dept. to Take Narrow Approach to Prosecuting Corporate Bribery Abroad
Officials said the move was made to align enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act with the broader goal of increasing the country’s ability to compete overseas.
Justice Dept. Seeks to Pause Ruling Ordering Due Process for Deported Venezuelans
The emergency request came a day before the Trump administration was supposed to outline how to allow nearly 140 Venezuelans deported to El Salvador to challenge their expulsion.
In Trump’s ‘Patriotic’ Hiring Plan, Experts See a Politicized Federal Work Force
Political appointments inherently take into consideration loyalty to the president or the party. But expanding those types of questions to the career civil service is a significant departure.
Why the U.S. Brought Back Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, was flown back to the United States on Friday to face federal criminal charges. Devlin Barrett, who covers the Justice Department, explains the charges and what may come next for Garcia.