A federal judge in Texas rejected a proposed plea deal between Boeing and the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ), citing concerns over the court’s limited role in selecting an independent monitor for the aerospace giant.
The Trump-Vance transition team announced Tuesday that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Justice, allowing the FBI to conduct background checks and security clearances for cabinet nominees and incoming White House staff. The agreement follows a period of hesitation by the transition team, citing distrust of the FBI. Traditionally, the FBI is responsible for vetting cabinet nominees and managing security clearances, but the process had been delayed due to the lack of an agreement.
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, expressed confidence that President-elect Donald Trump will exercise his pardon authority "legitimately," particularly for peaceful protesters from the January 6, 2021, Capitol events. Speaking on Newsmax’s The Record With Greta Van Susteren on Monday, Cruz differentiated between peaceful demonstrators and those who committed violence, emphasizing accountability for criminal actions.
President Joe Biden’s sweeping pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, has drawn sharp criticism from IRS whistleblowers who exposed alleged interference in the investigation into Hunter’s financial crimes. Supervisory Special Agent Gary Shapley and Special Agent Joe Ziegler issued a statement Sunday, condemning the move as an abuse of power that undermines justice.
Senator Schmitt Demands Firing of DOJ Officials Behind Trump Indictments
Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) has called for the dismissal of Department of Justice (DOJ) employees...
The Department of Justice’s last-minute dismissal of a high-stakes lawsuit against the Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project has raised significant concerns. This decision, made...
