Garlands Tells DOJ to Pursue Justice, Follow Norms in Farewell Speech

The norms, he said, include guaranteeing the independence of the DOJ’s investigations and prosecutions from both the White House and Congress. Attorney General Merrick Garland advised his colleagues to “follow our norms” and pursue justice, not politics, in his final address at the Department of Justice on Jan. 16. “Our norms are a promise to

CNN Braces for Verdict in Defamation Trial That Exposed Haphazard Publishing Process

‘CNN is so arrogant, they are so used to getting whatever they want,’ plaintiff’s attorney says A clip of Jake Tapper plays during CNN’s defamation trial in Panama City, Fla. (Free Beacon) PANAMA CITY, Fla.—Jurors in the $1 billion defamation suit against CNN ended deliberations Thursday evening without handing down a decision. They will resume

61 Democrats Join GOP to Pass Bill to Deport Illegal Immigrants for Domestic Violence, Sex Crimes

Opponents of the bill said it may backfire and hurt victims of domestic violence. The House on Jan. 16 passed legislation that will deport illegal immigrants convicted of domestic violence or sexual assault. All Republicans were joined by 61 Democrats to push the bill through with a vote of 274–145. The legislation, known as the

Schumer Voices Plea for TikTok Deadline Extension to Find ‘Workable Solution’

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Thursday asked for an extension on a deadline for a potential TikTok ban to allow time for those who use the app to support their livelihood to find a “workable solution.” The U.S. Supreme Court is considering the constitutionality of whether TikTok should be banned because of its ties

Prospective Trump Energy Czar Would Expand Oil and Gas Leases on Federal Lands, Waters

Interior chief hopeful Doug Burgum touts ‘innovation neutrality’ in boosting electric grid capacity and in restoring ‘balance’ to the nation’s energy policy. Interior secretary nominee Doug Burgum told key senators on Jan. 16 that he’d be “aggressive” in opening public lands to oil and gas development in efforts to reverse an “imbalance” in federal leasing

5 Takeaways From Bessent’s Confirmation Hearing for Treasury Secretary

Nominee for secretary of the Department of the Treasury Scott Bessent has vowed that when President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House, he will unleash “a new economic golden age.” Bessent, a billionaire hedge fund manager, appeared before the Senate Finance Committee for his confirmation hearing in Washington on Jan. 16. Democrats asked questions

Trump Unveils Key Nominees to Drive Housing Policy, Deliver US Energy Dominance

President-elect Donald Trump has announced new appointees to lead energy and housing efforts, emphasizing their commitment to U.S. energy dominance. President-elect Donald Trump has announced four high-profile nominations for his administration, with three focused on shaping energy and national security policy and one dedicated to tackling housing issues. Trump made the announcements in a series