Merrick Garland exits with his record under scrutiny and the Justice Department bracing for upheaval
Attorney General Merrick Garland came in with a mission to calm the waters at the Justice Department and restore its reputation for independence after four turbulent years during Donald Trump's presidency.
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FBI Director Wray gifts Merrick Garland a federally-banned ‘Tommy Gun’
Every day that gets closer to Donald Trump’s inauguration it becomes apparent that Democrats are on a 24/7 trolling mission. As Biden administration employees prepare to […]
Fight or flight: This time, some top federal officials resigned rather than try to fend off a Trump firing
The FBI director, IRS commissioner and vice chair of the Federal Reserve, all criticized by Republicans, have opted to resign instead of staying in their jobs, which have terms designed to straddle presidential administrations.
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Merrick Garland’s Final Plea for Norms at the Justice Department
From the daily newsletter: a report from Washington. Plus: the coming sale of TikTok; Susan B. Glasser on “the Trump effect”; and remembering David Lynch.
At Justice Dept., Garland’s fidelity to legal norms to be tested by Trump
Attorney General Merrick Garland vowed to restore public faith in the Justice Department but became a punching bag for partisans across the political spectrum.
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Christopher Wray Defends Mar-a-Lago Raid on Trump In 60 Minutes Interview: ‘We Have A Duty To Act’
Outgoing FBI Director Christopher Wray defended the raid on Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate over his handling of classified material.
Column: Merrick Garland’s integrity saved the DOJ only to doom it again
Atty. Gen. Merrick Garland's uprightness rescued the Department of Justice from Donald Trump's grip. But then he handed it over again.
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Outgoing FBI Director Christopher Wray Urges Commitment To 'Rule Of Law' In Farewell Address
Wray's remarks steered clear of any direct political reference, with no overt mention of Donald Trump's scathing criticism of him.
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Merrick Garland defends record, urges independence at Justice Department
Attorney General Merrick Garland's address follows the Senate confirmation hearings of his potential replacement, former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Christopher Wray’s parting message to the FBI: ‘Maintain our independence’
The outgoing FBI director didn’t refer to President-elect Donald Trump by name, but his presence loomed over Wray's farewell.
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FBI Director Wray criticized after gifting of federally banned Tommy Gun to AG Garland
FBI Director Christopher Wray is facing criticism after reportedly presenting Attorney General Merrick Garland with a replica Tommy Gun as
This Nevadan could be in Trump’s cabinet
A Nevadan could be in President Donald Trump’s cabinet — though he’ll have to win Senate confirmation in order to take the reins. Kash Patel, an outspoken Trump acolyte and the president’s pick for FBI director, is a Las Vegas resident who has taken an active role in Nevada Republican politics.