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With civil rights charges, Justice Dept. signals priorities
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Justice Department is sending a strong message about its priorities these days. In just over the past two weeks, it has opened investigations of police in Louisville, Kentucky, and Minneapolis. Federal […]
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Biden names new ATF head, plans executive actions on gun violence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Joe Biden, in his first major gun control measures since taking office, is announcing executive actions Thursday aimed at addressing what the White House calls a “gun violence public health epidemic.” […]
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Senate confirms Merrick Garland to be US attorney general, Ohio Rep. Fudge as housing secretary
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate has confirmed Merrick Garland to be the next U.S. attorney general with a bipartisan vote, placing the widely-respected, veteran judge in the post. Democrats have praised Garland, a federal appeals […]
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Biden demands Trump-appointed U.S. Attorneys resign
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Joe Biden’s Justice Department asked U.S. attorneys appointed by former President Donald Trump to resign on Tuesday, a report from Bloomberg News states. Acting Attorney General Monty Wilkinson said, “interim and […]
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Biden introduces Judge Merrick Garland as attorney general nominee
WILMINGTON, Del. — President-elect Joe Biden introduced Merrick Garland as his pick for attorney general on Thursday, naming the judge to “de-politicize” the Justice Department. “The past four years we’ve had a president who’s made […]