Trump calls for prosecution of more political foes including Smith and Garland
President Trump late Friday pushed for several Biden-era Justice Department officials to be prosecuted over an FBI investigation into the fallout of the 2020 election.
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Authorities launch investigation into ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith
Federal officials are investigating Jack Smith, the former special counsel who investigated then-candidate Donald Trump before his reelection to a second term.
Gunman who killed 23 at El Paso Walmart offered plea deal to avoid death penalty
The gunman who killed 23 people in a racist attack at an El Paso Walmart in 2019 in one of the the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history has been offered a plea deal to avoid the death penalty.
Garland address to Justice Department
Attorney General Merrick Garland delivered his farewell address to the Justice Department before President-elect Donald Trump's administration begins. Garland called for discretion in enforcing the law and referenced the Watergate scandal that plagued the Richard Nixon administration.
Merrick Garland delivers farewell remarks
Attorney General Merrick Garland delivered his farewell address on Thursday. Meanwhile, House Democrats pushed Speaker Mike Johnson to erect a long-delayed Jan. 6 plaque. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more details.
Democrats urge Garland to drop charges, release rest of special counsel report
Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee say Attorney General Merrick Garland should "take all necessary steps" to ensure the rest of the special counsel's report is released before Trump takes office.
Jack Smith, who led probes against Trump, resigns
In a widely expected move, special counsel Jack Smith departed from the Justice Department after years of federal investigations into President-elect Donald Trump. Willie James Inman has the details.
Latest on Trump legal cases and meetings
The Justice Department is pushing for the release of special counsel Jack Smith's final report on the investigation into President-elect Donald Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. CBS News political reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman reports. Then, CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more on Trump's meeting with Republican Senators on Wednesday.
Trump attorneys ask for block of Smith report
Attorneys for Donald Trump are urging Attorney General Merrick Garland to block the release of special counsel Jack Smith's upcoming report on two dismissed criminal cases against the president-elect. CBS News political reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.
Details on FBI director's planned resignation
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced Wednesday that he plans to resign from his post at the end of President Biden's term in January. President-elect Donald Trump originally tapped Wray for the role during his first administration. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on the announcement and Trump's transition.
Former U.S. attorney on Gaetz as Trump pick
President-elect Donald Trump nominated former Rep. Matt Gaetz as his attorney general. Former U.S. attorney and assistant deputy attorney general Harry Litman joins CBS News to discuss his column calling Gaetz the "anti-attorney general" and what to expect from his potential management of the Justice Department.
Alleged Iran plot to kill Trump: What we know
The Department of Justice has revealed criminal charges in connection with a failed Iranian plot to kill U.S. officials, including President-elect Donald Trump. The DOJ named three individuals in a criminal complaint unsealed Friday, including an Iranian man who says he was instructed to surveil and assassinate Trump during the campaign. The two other suspects are not accused of going after Trump. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
U.S. sues Visa for monopolizing market
The Department of Justice is suing credit card giant Visa for using its market dominance to stifle competition. Attorney General Merrick Garland said Visa tactics led to more costs for consumers.
Garland: DOJ won't be a political weapon
Attorney General Merrick Garland denounced what he called "an escalation of attacks" against the Justice Department during a Thursday speech that got fiery and emotional at points. Garland's comments come amid a rise in threats against not only Justice Department employees but also other law enforcement officials and members of Congress. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
What Garland revealed about threats to DOJ
The Department of Justice has come under fire in recent years for its handling of various investigations, including into both former President Donald Trump and President Biden. On Thursday, Attorney General Merrick Garland condemned threats against the DOJ, saying that officials will not be intimidated. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Garland condemns "escalation of attacks" against DOJ employees
In an address to staff, Attorney General Merrick Garland condemned attacks against Justice Dept. staff and stressed the department's political independence.
Inside Garland's comments on threats to DOJ
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday denounced an escalation of attacks the Justice Department has faced, including conspiracy theories, dangerous falsehoods and threats of actual violence. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on Garland's reasoning for the address.
U.S. accuses Russia of sprawling election interference, seizes dozens of sites
The Justice Department filed charges against two people and seized more than two dozen internet domains used in a Russian interference operation, officials said.
Russia accused of election disinformation scheme
The Justice Department on Wednesday accused Russia of a sophisticated propaganda campaign designed to sway U.S. voters ahead of Election Day. Attorney General Merrick Garland said RT, a state-controlled Russian media outlet, was behind the $10 million scheme. Scott MacFarlane has more.
U.S. accuses Russia of election interference
The Biden administration is accusing Russia of attempting to interfere in the 2024 presidential election. Attorney General Merrick Garland says the Kremlin led an influence campaign designed to covertly spread Russian propaganda. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has details.
DOJ vows to keep going after Hamas leaders
The U.S. has indicted six senior Hamas leaders over their involvement in the Oct. 7 attack on Israel. Hamas' top leadership is accused of planning, supporting and praising the attacks, according to a criminal complaint from the Justice Department. Attorney General Merrick Garland said Tuesday the Justice Department "has a long memory" and will continue pursuing "the terrorists responsible for murdering Americans." Jon Alterman, senior vice president at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins to discuss.
What's behind U.S. seizure of Maduro's plane
The U.S. has seized a plane belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over alleged sanctions violations. The jet in question has been transported from the Dominican Republic to Florida. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides has more from Fort Lauderdale.
Jan. 6 defendant jailed over alleged threats against Amy Coney Barrett, others
A Nevada man awaiting trial on Jan. 6-related charges has been jailed after allegedly making threats toward Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett and others.
GOP effort to hold Garland in inherent contempt of Congress fails
The House voted on a resolution to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in inherent contempt of Congress, aiming to impose a $10,000 per day fine for defying a congressional subpoena.
House Republicans sue Garland, seeking Biden audio
House Republicans want audio recordings of President Biden's interview with special counsel Robert Hur as part of their impeachment inquiry.
Jane Doe's account of what happened at Cornell fraternity house
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
Judge blocks Trump's firing of top federal prosecutor in Seattle
Christa Pike's attorneys: Botched execution was "torturous" and "predictable"
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