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United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice>>>, under the Donald Trump>>> administration, has removed news releases related to January 6 prosecutions from its website, calling them 'partisan propaganda'. It also created a fund to compensate those it deems unjustly prosecuted and moved to vacate convictions and dismiss cases against members of the Proud Boys>>> and Oath Keepers>>>.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump>>>, as President, has initiated a series of actions to rewrite the history of the January 6 Capitol attack, including pardoning defendants, creating a compensation fund, and directing the United States — United States Department of Justice>>> to remove related news releases and vacate convictions.
May 23, 2026 · 24 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll for alleged perjury, raising concerns about political weaponization of the department.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump is the individual against whom E. Jean Carroll brought civil lawsuits, and the current United States — United States Department of Justice investigation into E. Jean Carroll's alleged perjury is related to these cases, potentially affecting his appeals.
May 27, 2026 · 117 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The agency whose leadership is at stake; its handling of Epstein files and investigations into Trump foes are central to the hearing.
Donald Trump: President who nominated Blanche; his administration's actions and the fund/tax deal are under scrutiny, affecting his political standing.
Jul 14, 2026 · 94 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The DOJ has sued over two dozen states and lost 21 cases, appealing 16. Its legal campaign has been largely rejected by courts, potentially weakening its enforcement credibility.
Donald Trump: President Trump is the driving force behind the administration's aggressive election oversight efforts, arguing noncitizen voting benefits Democrats. His administration's repeated court losses may undermine his narrative and affect Republican midterm prospects.
Aug 07, 2026 · 6 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: Central agency facing misconduct allegations and weakened internal oversight; its credibility and operations are under scrutiny.
Donald Trump: President whose administration is accused of weakening DOJ oversight and facing judicial rebukes; his policies and legal challenges create political uncertainty.
Aug 06, 2026 · 6 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice announced its plan to release parts of the special counsel's report on Donald Trump's election interference, while temporarily withholding the section on classified documents.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump is the subject of the special counsel's report, which details his efforts to undo the 2020 presidential election results and his alleged hoarding of classified documents.
Jan 08, 2025 · 7 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice>>>, under Todd Blanche>>>'s leadership, announced the abandonment of the $1.8 billion fund due to political backlash and court challenges, while maintaining the agreement with the United States — Internal Revenue Service>>> regarding Donald Trump>>>'s tax probes.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump>>>'s administration established the 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' to resolve his lawsuit against the United States — Internal Revenue Service>>> and compensate allies, but faced significant backlash and ultimately scrapped the fund. However, the agreement to drop future tax probes against him remains.
May 29, 2026 · 47 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice, under Todd Blanche's acting leadership, has pursued controversial indictments and proposed a 'anti-weaponization' fund, leading to significant criticism and questions about its independence and adherence to institutional norms.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump nominated Todd Blanche as Attorney General, continuing his strategy of placing loyalists in key positions to advance his agenda and address perceived political persecution.
Jun 03, 2026 · 120 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.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump>>> created the 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' and is now reconsidering its future due to legal setbacks and political backlash. The fund was established to resolve his lawsuit against the United States — Internal Revenue Service>>>.
May 18, 2026 · 323 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: Prosecuted the case, reinforcing its role in national security.
Donald Trump: Was a primary target of the plot; event proceeded safely on his 80th birthday.
Jun 16, 2026 · 182 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: DOJ sent warning letters to all states and sued United States — Idaho's secretary of state, but has lost multiple court cases.
Donald Trump: President Trump is driving the administration's pressure on states, using threats of prosecution and funding cuts to enforce noncitizen voting restrictions.
Jul 08, 2026 · 21 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.
Donald Trump: President who pushed for prosecution and publicly rebuked Pirro. The dispute highlights his tendency to reject factual contradictions, potentially affecting his political standing and market confidence.
Aug 04, 2026 · 21 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: Conducting the investigation; its actions could influence legal and political landscape.
Donald Trump: Central figure; the investigation targets alleged conspiracy against him, potentially affecting his political standing and policy agenda.
Aug 20, 2026 · 7 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.
Donald Trump: Successfully secured a loyal ally as Attorney General, strengthening his influence over the Justice Department. The confirmation may enable further investigations into his political opponents and protection from legal scrutiny.
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 assuming responsibility for civil rights enforcement in education and student privacy protection, and has also issued guidance that lowers the barrier to institutionalizing people with disabilities, signaling a shift in federal interpretation of disability rights laws.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump, as President, initiated and oversaw the dismantling of the United States — United States Department of Education and the transfer of its functions, particularly those related to special education and civil rights, to other federal agencies, aligning with his campaign promises to reduce federal control over education.
Jun 02, 2026 · 82 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The DOJ is the central actor, bringing charges and then dropping many, undermining its credibility and facing judicial criticism.
Donald Trump: As the administration head, Trump's immigration enforcement policies led to the aggressive charging campaign, but the high dismissal rate may reflect poorly on his administration's effectiveness.
Jul 30, 2026 · 6 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: DOJ under Trump has used novel personnel maneuvers to keep unconfirmed prosecutors in place, leading to legal challenges.
Donald Trump: President Trump ordered the firing of Roger Rogoff, asserting executive authority over U.S. Attorney appointments.
Jul 15, 2026 · 54 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.
Donald Trump: Trump's executive order on mail-in ballots advanced after the Supreme Court's ruling, though a separate injunction remains. This is a partial victory for his election reform agenda.
Jul 25, 2026 · 194 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice is a defendant in John Brennan's lawsuit, accused of engaging in 'demonstrably irregular prosecutorial activity' and potentially failing to preserve records related to investigations into Brennan. Brennan's lawsuit aims to compel the DOJ to preserve these records.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump, as the President, is a defendant in John Brennan's lawsuit. Brennan alleges that Trump's administration is vindictively prosecuting him and that Trump has made numerous public statements lambasting Brennan and directing the Department of Justice to initiate cases without proper justification.
Jul 01, 2026 · 46 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The DOJ is the primary agency involved, conducting the investigations and facing allegations of political interference. The whistleblower complaint could lead to internal reviews and affect its credibility.
Donald Trump: President Trump is central to the event as the initiator of the antisemitism task force and the administration's aggressive stance toward universities. The whistleblower allegations could tarnish his administration's reputation and influence public perception.
Aug 18, 2026 · 26 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice, led by Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, is demanding 2024 election ballots and materials from Wayne County, United States — Michigan, as part of the Trump administration's efforts to investigate alleged voter fraud. They have also sued 29 states and the District of Columbia for access to voter rolls.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump, as President, is associated with the administration's efforts to scrutinize the 2024 elections and continues to push false claims about widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election.
Apr 19, 2026 · 6 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice is conducting an investigation and has issued subpoenas against Jerome Powell, threatening a criminal indictment, which is widely seen as an escalation of political pressure.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump, as the President of the United States, is the instigator of the pressure campaign against the United States — Federal Reserve and Jerome Powell, aiming to influence interest rate policy.
Jan 13, 2026 · 16 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice has been tasked by Donald Trump to investigate whether oil companies are 'gouging' customers by not lowering gasoline prices in line with falling crude costs.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump is actively pressuring oil companies and gasoline retailers to lower prices, accusing them of 'gouging' customers. His actions are driven by concerns over economic fallout and upcoming midterm elections.
Apr 20, 2026 · 25 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.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump>>> is the President pushing for the White House ballroom project, which is facing legal challenges and political criticism.
May 24, 2026 · 31 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice filed a lawsuit challenging the 'sanctuary city' policies of four United States — New Jersey cities, but the lawsuit was dismissed by a federal judge, marking a setback for the Trump administration's efforts.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump's administration initiated the lawsuit through the United States — United States Department of Justice to challenge 'sanctuary city' policies, but the dismissal represents a legal setback for his administration's immigration enforcement efforts.
Jun 24, 2026 · 6 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice>>> is the prosecuting body in this case, facing accusations of vindictive prosecution and political weaponization. Its actions are under scrutiny for potential abuse of power.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump>>> is accused of initiating a 'top-down' campaign of retribution against perceived political enemies, including the Southern Poverty Law Center>>>, influencing the United States — United States Department of Justice>>>'s actions.
May 26, 2026 · 12 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice>>> has announced it will pursue denaturalization cases against naturalized Americans and has an 'Enforcement Unit' (formerly 'Denaturalization Section') dedicated to this effort, impacting the legal status of millions.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump>>> initiated the 'Denaturalization Section' within the United States — United States Department of Justice>>> and considered country of origin as a factor for denaturalization, targeting specific immigrant groups.
May 18, 2026 · 8 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The DOJ issued the subpoenas and is investigating leaks; its actions are being challenged as overreach.
Donald Trump: President Trump directed the leak investigation and has clashed with the press; his administration's actions are central to the event.
Apr 20, 2026 · 227 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: Filed the first petition and is directed to provide more information; central to the case.
Donald Trump: Administration's aggressive deportation campaign led to the court's activation.
Jul 19, 2026 · 33 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The DOJ requested and obtained the dismissal of the seditious conspiracy case, reversing its previous stance and aligning with the Trump administration's pardons.
Donald Trump: Trump's pardons and order to dismiss cases led to this outcome, fulfilling his promise to address what he called a grave national injustice.
Aug 04, 2026 · 20 articles
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