Unprecedented Special Counsel Investigation of Donald Trump
On November 18, 2022, Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed Jack Smith as special counsel to investigate former President Donald Trump, marking the first time a former president and leading presidential candidate of a major opposition party has been investigated in this manner, shattering two c...
Unprecedented Special Counsel Investigation of Donald Trump
On November 18, 2022, Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed Jack Smith as special counsel to investigate former President Donald Trump, marking the first time a former president and leading presidential candidate of a major opposition party has been investigated in this manner, shattering two c...
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72% Bias Score
Trump Dismisses Dozens of DOJ Employees Involved in His Investigations
The US Department of Justice dismissed dozens of federal employees involved in investigations of Donald Trump, effective immediately, following Trump's announcement and reflecting his efforts to install loyalists in key positions within the DOJ.
Trump Dismisses Dozens of DOJ Employees Involved in His Investigations
The US Department of Justice dismissed dozens of federal employees involved in investigations of Donald Trump, effective immediately, following Trump's announcement and reflecting his efforts to install loyalists in key positions within the DOJ.
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44% Bias Score
DOJ Removes Database of January 6th Riot Cases Amid Trump Pardons
Following President Trump's pardons of January 6th rioters and attempts to dismiss cases, the Department of Justice removed a searchable database detailing the cases, and the FBI removed its database of wanted rioters; approximately 1,250 people were convicted of crimes related to January 6.
DOJ Removes Database of January 6th Riot Cases Amid Trump Pardons
Following President Trump's pardons of January 6th rioters and attempts to dismiss cases, the Department of Justice removed a searchable database detailing the cases, and the FBI removed its database of wanted rioters; approximately 1,250 people were convicted of crimes related to January 6.
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48% Bias Score
DOJ Reassigns Senior Officials to Sanctuary Cities Task Force Amidst Broader Policy Shifts
The Justice Department reassigned six senior officials, including those involved in cases against the former president and environmental law enforcement, to a new task force targeting sanctuary cities, following a memo ordering legal action against these cities and investigations into officials obst...
DOJ Reassigns Senior Officials to Sanctuary Cities Task Force Amidst Broader Policy Shifts
The Justice Department reassigned six senior officials, including those involved in cases against the former president and environmental law enforcement, to a new task force targeting sanctuary cities, following a memo ordering legal action against these cities and investigations into officials obst...
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64% Bias Score
Menendez Seeks Pardon from Trump After Biden Rejection
Former Senator Bob Menendez, convicted in July 2023 on federal corruption charges and facing a potential 15-year prison sentence, is seeking a pardon from President-elect Trump after concluding President Biden is unlikely to grant one.
Menendez Seeks Pardon from Trump After Biden Rejection
Former Senator Bob Menendez, convicted in July 2023 on federal corruption charges and facing a potential 15-year prison sentence, is seeking a pardon from President-elect Trump after concluding President Biden is unlikely to grant one.
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36% Bias Score
US Violent Crime Plunges 17.5% in 2024: DOJ Report
The Department of Justice reported a significant drop in violent crime across 85 major US cities in 2024, including a 17.5% decrease in murder rates, following the implementation of the Violent Crime Reduction Strategy in 2021 which focused on gun violence and repeat offenders, working in partnershi...
US Violent Crime Plunges 17.5% in 2024: DOJ Report
The Department of Justice reported a significant drop in violent crime across 85 major US cities in 2024, including a 17.5% decrease in murder rates, following the implementation of the Violent Crime Reduction Strategy in 2021 which focused on gun violence and repeat offenders, working in partnershi...
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44% Bias Score
DOJ Drops Appeal in Trump Classified Documents Case
The Department of Justice dropped its appeal to prosecute Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira for helping Donald Trump hide classified documents, citing a policy barring prosecution of sitting presidents; this follows the DOJ's dismissal of the case against Trump himself.
DOJ Drops Appeal in Trump Classified Documents Case
The Department of Justice dropped its appeal to prosecute Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira for helping Donald Trump hide classified documents, citing a policy barring prosecution of sitting presidents; this follows the DOJ's dismissal of the case against Trump himself.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Administration Fires Officials Involved in His Criminal Investigations
Over a dozen officials involved in Donald Trump's criminal investigations were fired for allegedly not faithfully implementing Trump's agenda; this follows a Justice Department investigation into prosecutors who handled January 6th cases, raising concerns about politicization and potential future im...
Trump Administration Fires Officials Involved in His Criminal Investigations
Over a dozen officials involved in Donald Trump's criminal investigations were fired for allegedly not faithfully implementing Trump's agenda; this follows a Justice Department investigation into prosecutors who handled January 6th cases, raising concerns about politicization and potential future im...
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60% Bias Score
Trump's Aggressive Start to Second Term Faces Early Challenges
President Trump's second term began with numerous executive orders, including mass pardons and immigration actions, some of which faced immediate legal and international challenges, reflecting his strategy to "flood the zone" with policies targeting his political base.
Trump's Aggressive Start to Second Term Faces Early Challenges
President Trump's second term began with numerous executive orders, including mass pardons and immigration actions, some of which faced immediate legal and international challenges, reflecting his strategy to "flood the zone" with policies targeting his political base.
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56% Bias Score
DOJ Rescinds Job Offers Amid Federal Hiring Freeze
The Department of Justice revoked job offers for the Attorney General's Honors Program due to President Trump's January 20, 2025 federal hiring freeze, impacting over 100 candidates and potentially hindering the department's ability to recruit top legal talent.
DOJ Rescinds Job Offers Amid Federal Hiring Freeze
The Department of Justice revoked job offers for the Attorney General's Honors Program due to President Trump's January 20, 2025 federal hiring freeze, impacting over 100 candidates and potentially hindering the department's ability to recruit top legal talent.
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40% Bias Score
FTC Issues Controversial Antitrust Policy Favoring Labor, Facing Potential Reversal
On January 14, 2025, the FTC issued a policy statement exempting certain worker joint conduct from antitrust liability, and on January 16, jointly released with the DOJ new Antitrust Guidelines prioritizing labor interests; both actions passed by 3-2 partisan votes and face potential reversal by the...
FTC Issues Controversial Antitrust Policy Favoring Labor, Facing Potential Reversal
On January 14, 2025, the FTC issued a policy statement exempting certain worker joint conduct from antitrust liability, and on January 16, jointly released with the DOJ new Antitrust Guidelines prioritizing labor interests; both actions passed by 3-2 partisan votes and face potential reversal by the...
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52% Bias Score
Democrats Urge Release of Trump Classified Documents Report
Democrats are pushing Attorney General Merrick Garland to release the second volume of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report detailing Donald Trump's alleged illegal concealment of classified documents before Garland leaves office, despite a Florida judge's order blocking its release due to concerns a...
Democrats Urge Release of Trump Classified Documents Report
Democrats are pushing Attorney General Merrick Garland to release the second volume of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report detailing Donald Trump's alleged illegal concealment of classified documents before Garland leaves office, despite a Florida judge's order blocking its release due to concerns a...
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44% Bias Score