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Fired federal prosecutor sues Justice Department

Fired federal prosecutor sues Justice Department

A federal prosecutor fired last year over critical comments he had written as a private citizen about President Donald Trump has sued the Justice Department, saying his termination violated his First Amendment rights

US Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress

US Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress

By Ahmed Aboulenein WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (Reuters) - A U.S. Senate committee voted on Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after the former top U.S. infectious disease official refused to answer questions about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Republican Senator Murkowski says she will vote against Blanche confirmation

Republican Senator Murkowski says she will vote against Blanche confirmation

Aug 7 (Reuters) - Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski said on Friday she will vote against Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, joining others opposed to the confirmation of U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee for the post.

Trump urges Pirro to revisit decision to drop Reflecting Pool case alleging vandalism

Trump urges Pirro to revisit decision to drop Reflecting Pool case alleging vandalism

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump posted on Friday that U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro should revist her decision to drop a Justice Department case alleging vandalism at the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Here are some details: • "U.S.

Republican Cassidy to support Blanche for attorney general, clearing path to confirmation

Republican Cassidy to support Blanche for attorney general, clearing path to confirmation

By Andrew Goudsward and Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Republican Senator Bill Cassidy said he would back Todd Blanche for attorney general on Friday, clearing a path for Donald Trump's nominee for the top U.S. law enforcement job after weeks of scrutiny over decisions critics

Blanche's attorney general confirmation is in doubt as GOP Sen. Murkowski opposes his nomination

Blanche's attorney general confirmation is in doubt as GOP Sen. Murkowski opposes his nomination

Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she'll oppose Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general

Trump nominee Todd Blanche clears major hurdle in bid to become attorney general

Trump nominee Todd Blanche clears major hurdle in bid to become attorney general

By Andrew Goudsward and Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Republican Senator Bill Cassidy said on Friday he would back Todd Blanche for attorney general, clearing a path for Donald Trump's nominee after weeks of scrutiny over the Justice Department's independence from the White House

GOP Sen. Cassidy says he supports Blanche for attorney general, likely paving way for confirmation

GOP Sen. Cassidy says he supports Blanche for attorney general, likely paving way for confirmation

Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana says he'll vote for Todd Blanche as attorney general, likely paving the way for him to be confirmed to lead President Donald Trump’s Justice Department

Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions

Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions

A Senate committee has voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic

Union representing IRS workers asks judge to block Trump tax audit immunity deal

Union representing IRS workers asks judge to block Trump tax audit immunity deal

The labor union representing Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service workers has asked a judge to block a sweeping tax audit immunity agreement for President Donald Trump

Todd Blanche gets boost in attorney general bid with Cassidy support

Todd Blanche gets boost in attorney general bid with Cassidy support

Acting AG Todd Blanche's bid to fill his role permanently appeared poised for success after GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy said he will vote in favor.

Lawyers in Reflecting Pool case say Justice Department knew case was flawed

Lawyers in Reflecting Pool case say Justice Department knew case was flawed

Lawyers for a former Olympian charged with damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool say that the Justice Department knew or should have known for weeks that its case was flawed