Garland Departs Justice Department Amidst Political Controversy
Attorney General Merrick Garland concluded his four-year term, leaving behind a mixed legacy of successful antitrust cases and civil rights initiatives, but also facing criticism for handling politically charged investigations and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Trump-related prosecutions and th...
Garland Departs Justice Department Amidst Political Controversy
Attorney General Merrick Garland concluded his four-year term, leaving behind a mixed legacy of successful antitrust cases and civil rights initiatives, but also facing criticism for handling politically charged investigations and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Trump-related prosecutions and th...
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52% Bias Score
Garland Defends DOJ Independence Amid Trump's Allegations of Bias
In a farewell speech, outgoing Attorney General Merrick Garland rebuked claims that the Justice Department is politically motivated, emphasizing its commitment to independence from the White House and Congress; this comes amid concerns about President-elect Trump's attorney general nominee, Pam Bond...
Garland Defends DOJ Independence Amid Trump's Allegations of Bias
In a farewell speech, outgoing Attorney General Merrick Garland rebuked claims that the Justice Department is politically motivated, emphasizing its commitment to independence from the White House and Congress; this comes amid concerns about President-elect Trump's attorney general nominee, Pam Bond...
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36% Bias Score
Cannon Partially Blocks Release of Smith's Trump Report
Judge Aileen Cannon partially blocked the release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on Donald Trump, allowing the release of the 2020 election portion but delaying the classified documents section pending a hearing; this action follows legal challenges from Trump and his allies, delaying the Ju...
Cannon Partially Blocks Release of Smith's Trump Report
Judge Aileen Cannon partially blocked the release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on Donald Trump, allowing the release of the 2020 election portion but delaying the classified documents section pending a hearing; this action follows legal challenges from Trump and his allies, delaying the Ju...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Lawyers Seek to Block Release of Special Counsel Report
Donald Trump's lawyers asked the Department of Justice to not release Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on investigations into the president-elect, alleging unconstitutional appointment and political motivation; both cases were dropped due to a DoJ policy against prosecuting a sitting president.
Trump Lawyers Seek to Block Release of Special Counsel Report
Donald Trump's lawyers asked the Department of Justice to not release Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on investigations into the president-elect, alleging unconstitutional appointment and political motivation; both cases were dropped due to a DoJ policy against prosecuting a sitting president.
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48% Bias Score
Garland Defends DOJ Amidst Political Attacks, Highlights January 6th Investigations
In a farewell address, Attorney General Merrick Garland defended the Department of Justice against political attacks, emphasizing its work on over 1,500 January 6th Capitol attack cases and its commitment to upholding the rule of law, irrespective of political pressure, amidst a transition to a new ...
Garland Defends DOJ Amidst Political Attacks, Highlights January 6th Investigations
In a farewell address, Attorney General Merrick Garland defended the Department of Justice against political attacks, emphasizing its work on over 1,500 January 6th Capitol attack cases and its commitment to upholding the rule of law, irrespective of political pressure, amidst a transition to a new ...
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48% 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
DOJ to Release Part of January 6th Report, Withholding Classified Documents Section
The Department of Justice plans to release the January 6th section of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report before Donald Trump's potential inauguration but will not release the classified documents section due to an injunction and to avoid prejudicing co-defendants Nauta and De Oliveira's cases; the ...
DOJ to Release Part of January 6th Report, Withholding Classified Documents Section
The Department of Justice plans to release the January 6th section of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report before Donald Trump's potential inauguration but will not release the classified documents section due to an injunction and to avoid prejudicing co-defendants Nauta and De Oliveira's cases; the ...
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32% Bias Score
Biden regrets 2024 withdrawal, Garland appointment
President Biden regrets withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race and appointing Merrick Garland as Attorney General, believing these decisions contributed to Donald Trump's victory and suggesting that a quicker prosecution of Trump for the January 6th Capitol riot could have altered the election ...
Biden regrets 2024 withdrawal, Garland appointment
President Biden regrets withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race and appointing Merrick Garland as Attorney General, believing these decisions contributed to Donald Trump's victory and suggesting that a quicker prosecution of Trump for the January 6th Capitol riot could have altered the election ...
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40% Bias Score