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Pelosi Doubts Barr’s Claims That He Didn’t Know of Schiff, Swalwell Subpoenas
"To say that they didn't know anything about it is beyond belief," the Speaker of the House said on Sunday.

Obsessed With Leaks, Trump’s DOJ Covertly Seized Dem Lawmakers’ Phone Data
The "politicization" of Trump's Department of Justice "is harrowing," Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said.

Biden DOJ to “Vigorously Defend” LGBTQ Discrimination at Private Schools
The filing added to growing Democratic criticism of Attorney General Merrick Garland.

DOJ Is Resisting Release of Barr Memo on Trump and Has Appealed Court Ruling
The DOJ, under former Attorney General William Barr, chose not to charge Trump over 10 possible acts of obstruction.

Republicans Oppose Kristen Clarke for DOJ Job in Latest Attack on Voting Rights
If she wins the vote, the longtime voting rights champion would be the first Black woman to hold the position.

Judge Says DOJ Memo on Barr’s Decision Not to Charge Trump Must Be Released
The DOJ misled the public and arguments for keeping the memo secret "are not worthy of credence," the judge ruled.

Attorney General Merrick Garland Announces DOJ Probe Into Minneapolis PD
The announcement comes after a jury found former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin guilty of murdering George Floyd.

DOJ Expects to Make At Least 100 Additional Charges Related to Capitol Attack
The additional charges are on top of the more than 300 already made by the department.

Biden Condemns Racist Violence Against Asian Americans in Prime-Time Speech
Advocates say, however, that Biden’s empowerment of the Justice Department is not the answer to rising hate crimes.

Boebert, Gosar and Brooks Aided Capitol Attackers, Jayapal Says in Letters
Representatives Lauren Boebert, Mo Brooks and Paul Gosar made comments inciting the militants that day, Jayapal said.