Tag: Department of Justice

Trump, a Republican, has said the probes are politically motivated.

"We are committed to ensuring a seamless transition."

"There is simply no justification to object to a Feb. 8 hearing."

"The investigation will encompass all relevant allegations that may arise that are within the scope of the OIG's jurisdiction."

The plan to oust Rosen was first reported by the New York Times.

He took the reins of the Justice Department after Barr announced he would step down on Dec. 23.

"The case is now closed."

"We have to separate the aspirational from the intentional and determine."

In Washington, the perimeter of a high fence surrounding the Capitol was pushed out to encompass the U.S. Supreme Court and the Library of Congress.

Most of the cases filed against rioters so far were for less serious offenses involving being inside the Capitol illegally, and many defendants were released within a day.

The sweatshirt also bore a skull and crossbones and the words "Work Brings Freedom" - echoing the German slogan atop the main gate at the original Auschwitz camp.

Federal executions had been on pause for 17 years and only three men had been executed by the federal government since 1963.

Counterterrorism officials are joining the investigation, as evidence mounts suggesting at least some of the rioters openly plotted to kidnap or harm lawmakers.

Biden will deliver remarks at 1:30 p.m. EST.

The attorney general should not "pursue a criminal investigation of Donald Trump," he says.

"I have been continually inspired by your professionalism and outstanding work."

In a civil lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Delaware, the government said Walmart failed to take its gatekeeping duties as a pharmacy seriously, allegations the company rejected.

"No matter our intentions, we were complicit."

Barr is on his way out the door.

"We won't make any comment on that."