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The U.S. Department of Justice has accepted a federal district court's appointment of Robert Frazer as interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey. This move ends an eight-month leadership vacuum in the office following the expiration of Alina Habba's term. The concession comes after multiple court rulings against the department's attempts to retain acting prosecutors.

March 17, 2026 Reported by AI

The US Department of Justice has appealed a district court's dismissal of criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. The appeal centers on the validity of interim US Attorney Lindsey Halligan's appointment and Attorney General Pam Bondi's retroactive ratification of her actions. The DOJ argues that any flaws were harmless and do not warrant dismissal.

Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before a House committee this week, defending the Justice Department's handling of Jeffrey Epstein's files amid accusations of delays and improper redactions. The hearing grew heated as lawmakers pressed her on transparency and potential cover-ups. Bondi's responses drew criticism for deflecting questions and personal attacks on questioners.

February 08, 2026 Reported by AI Fact checked

In a Feb. 8, 2026 episode of The Nation’s “The Time of Monsters,” host Jeet Heer interviewed journalist Josh Kovensky about his Talking Points Memo essay arguing that federal prosecutors under President Donald Trump have increasingly pursued terrorism-related charges in cases involving groups Trump has publicly attacked.

President Donald Trump has signed legislation allowing schools in federal lunch programs to serve whole and 2% milk, overturning restrictions from the Obama era aimed at curbing childhood obesity. The move has sparked a public relations campaign promoting full-fat dairy, aligning with the administration's broader push against perceived 'woke' policies. Critics view it as a symbolic gesture to appeal to specific voter groups rather than a health initiative.

January 28, 2026 Reported by AI Fact checked

Organizers of the “No Kings” protests say they are planning another nationwide round of demonstrations on March 28, projecting turnout in the millions and pointing to heightened tensions after two fatal encounters involving federal immigration agents in Minneapolis this month.