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United States — United States Department of Justice & United States — White House

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United States — United States Department of Justice: Prosecuted the case, reinforcing its role in national security.
United States — White House: Was the venue of the planned attack; security was heightened.
Jun 16, 2026 · 182 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice>>> announced the creation of the 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' and later stated it would comply with the court order to pause its implementation, despite disagreeing with the decision. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche>>> is a key figure in this department.
United States — White House: The United States — White House>>> is involved as the administration decided to scrap the compensation fund, and its representative did not respond to inquiries about the settlement's status.
May 18, 2026 · 323 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: Will oversee the cyber operations program alongside DHS, ensuring legal compliance.
United States — White House: Announced and promoted the memorandum, framing it as a measure to protect Americans from foreign-based criminal organizations.
Aug 12, 2026 · 7 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: Involved in the indictment and dismissal; its credibility is questioned by defense lawyers alleging political motivation. The episode may affect public trust in the department.
United States — White House: Central to the dispute; Trump's statements and the meeting reflect administration dynamics. Its credibility is affected by the contradiction.
Aug 04, 2026 · 21 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: Now led by a Senate-confirmed Attorney General, the department is expected to continue its controversial policies, including investigations into Trump's critics and a significant loss of career staff. Its independence is questioned.
United States — White House: The United States — White House is involved in the negotiations, with Trump reportedly resisting concessions to senators. The standoff reflects on the administration's management.
Jul 28, 2026 · 429 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice>>> is arguing in court to lift the injunction on the ballroom project, citing national security concerns.
United States — White House: The United States — White House>>> is the location of the proposed ballroom project and the site of the shooting incident that prompted the renewed push for security improvements.
May 24, 2026 · 31 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The Department of Justice provided the legal opinion that ByteDance — TikTok Shop no longer poses a national security threat, enabling the policy change.
United States — White House: The United States — White House, through its United States — Office of Management and Budget, executed the reversal of the ban, reflecting the administration's stance.
Aug 11, 2026 · 7 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The DOJ is the central institution affected; Blanche's leadership is alleged to have caused a culture of fear and mass departures, undermining its apolitical mission.
United States — White House: The United States — White House supports Blanche; the controversy adds to political challenges for the administration.
Jun 25, 2026 · 22 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — White House's office is the primary contact for the Justice Department. The appointment may influence the administration's interactions with the DOJ on legal and regulatory matters.
United States — White House: The United States — White House's office provides legal advice to the president and manages interactions with the Justice Department, pardons, judicial appointments, and congressional investigations. The leadership change is significant for the administration's legal direction.
Aug 09, 2026 · 28 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The DOJ declined to open a criminal investigation into Perez, indicating that the case remains civil. This decision limits potential legal consequences.
United States — White House: The United States — White House placed Perez on unpaid leave and reiterated strict ethics guidelines. The incident raises questions about internal oversight of staff trading activities.
Jul 16, 2026 · 103 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The DOJ's U.S. attorney's office credits the surge with over 13,000 arrests, supporting the administration's narrative of improved safety.
United States — White House: The United States — White House defends the deployment as a success, citing reduced crime and improved safety. It faces criticism for using federal power to influence the city's affairs.
Jul 07, 2026 · 43 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The DOJ is the lead investigator, opening a compliance review into Harvard's financial aid programs, alleging possible discrimination against American students.
United States — White House: The United States — White House is involved in the broader dispute with Harvard, including a blocked attempt to cut research funding.
Jul 20, 2026 · 35 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: Todd Blanche>>> has been leading the United States — United States Department of Justice in an acting role and is now nominated to be its permanent head.
United States — White House: The United States — White House>>> argues that the War Powers Resolution no longer applies due to a ceasefire with Iran>>>, but Donald Trump>>>'s threats of further military action contradict this stance and fuel congressional opposition.
Jun 03, 2026 · 118 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The Justice Department investigated the allegations against Lisa Cook but has not charged her. Its role is secondary in this event.
United States — White House: The United States — White House sent the letter renewing the removal effort against Lisa Cook, escalating the conflict with the United States — Federal Reserve.
Aug 07, 2026 · 65 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: Released Epstein files; criticized for redactions and communication.
United States — White House: The United States — White House was involved in internal debates over Epstein file transparency, with Vance and Wiles holding differing views.
Jul 09, 2026 · 86 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice has eased its policing of the crypto industry under the Trump administration, contributing to a more favorable regulatory environment for Donald Trump's crypto ventures.
United States — White House: The United States — White House, under Donald Trump, has initiated policies to make the U.S. the 'crypto capital of the world' and has appointed a council to study UFOs, while also denying conflicts of interest regarding Donald Trump's financial gains.
Apr 20, 2026 · 125 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The DOJ previously found no evidence of widespread fraud, and its findings are cited to counter Trump's claims. Its role is historical in this context.
United States — White House: The United States — White House is orchestrating the speech and the task force, driving the narrative of election fraud despite lack of evidence, which may erode public trust.
Jul 13, 2026 · 20 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The DOJ is prosecuting the case, reinforcing its commitment to national security. No direct market impact.
United States — White House: The United States — White House was mentioned as an ideal target but deemed too difficult. The plot was foiled, so no impact on the United States — White House itself.
Aug 20, 2026 · 72 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The Department of Justice is mentioned in polls regarding Trump's use of it against political enemies, reflecting concerns about institutional integrity.
United States — White House: The United States — White House is the center of the administration's response to the war and ethical allegations. Its credibility is under scrutiny.
Jul 24, 2026 · 95 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The DOJ's emergency request was granted, allowing it to proceed with implementing the executive order, including prioritizing prosecutions of election officials.
United States — White House: The United States — White House supports the executive order and may seek Supreme Court review.
Jul 25, 2026 · 194 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice defended Donald Trump's executive orders in court, arguing against the lawsuits challenging their constitutionality, but faced setbacks in judicial rulings.
United States — White House: The United States — White House expressed confidence in the legality of Donald Trump's executive order despite the judge's ruling, indicating an intent to appeal.
Apr 20, 2026 · 268 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice is involved as part of the federal government being sued over the implementation of Donald Trump's executive order, though it did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
United States — White House: The United States — White House, representing the Donald Trump administration, is the source of the executive order being challenged in the lawsuit, and did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Apr 20, 2026 · 6 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The DOJ has subpoenaed New York Times reporters in a separate leak case, demonstrating its active role in the administration's crackdown.
United States — White House: United States — White House officials were reportedly upset about the leak of operational details.
Jul 23, 2026 · 27 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice previously closed the Jeffrey Epstein case, reaffirming his suicide and stating no client list existed, which sparked backlash from Donald Trump's supporters.
United States — White House: The United States — White House accused the United States — Democratic Party (United States) of selectively leaking emails to create a 'fake narrative' to smear Donald Trump.
Nov 12, 2025 · 6 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: DOJ may receive a criminal referral from the DHS OIG for potential prosecution of Lewandowski.
United States — White House: United States — White House officials have been briefed on the investigation by Secretary Mullin.
Jul 11, 2026 · 6 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The larger proposed reconciliation bill also includes $1.5 billion for the United States — United States Department of Justice.
United States — White House: The United States — White House is the location for the planned ballroom, which is at the center of a funding dispute. Its East Wing was ordered to be demolished for the project.
May 28, 2026 · 9 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The Department of Justice is awaiting a new leader, but this is peripheral to the CLARITY Act delay.
United States — White House: The United States — White House has been pushing for the bill but has not responded to ethics compromise offers, complicating negotiations.
May 20, 2026 · 87 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: Rescinded its disparate impact guidance last year.
United States — White House: Issued executive order directing agencies to stop using disparate impact analysis.
Jul 23, 2026 · 13 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The DOJ withdrew subpoenas against New York Times reporters after judicial criticism, a move cited by press groups as an example of administration overreach.
United States — White House: Trump proposed a $400 million ballroom at the United States — White House for security reasons, citing the April incident.
Jul 22, 2026 · 65 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: Issued the opinion lifting the ban, affirming the security of ByteDance — TikTok Shop USDS.
United States — White House: Did not comment on the DOJ opinion; involved in the broader policy process.
Jul 17, 2026 · 9 articles
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