United States — United States Department of Justice & Joe Biden
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice is being sued by Joe Biden to block the release of sensitive materials, facing legal challenges regarding transparency and privacy.
Joe Biden: Joe Biden is suing the United States — United States Department of Justice to prevent the release of audio recordings and transcripts of his private conversations, which could impact his public image and political standing.
May 27, 2026 · 45 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.
Joe Biden: Joe Biden>>> renamed the 'Denaturalization Section' to the 'Enforcement Unit' but continued the policy of stripping people of their citizenship, indicating a bipartisan acceptance of the premise.
May 18, 2026 · 8 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The DOJ under Garland is criticized for its handling of investigations into Donald Trump and Hunter Biden.
Joe Biden: Joe Biden appointed Merrick Garland as attorney general, a decision criticized by his son. He also pardoned Hunter Biden.
Jul 19, 2026 · 6 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The DOJ received the contempt referral and will decide whether to prosecute Fauci. Its decision could set a precedent for handling similar cases and influence perceptions of political independence.
Joe Biden: Biden's pardon of Fauci is central to the legal dispute. The pardon's validity is being questioned by Republicans, potentially affecting Biden's legacy and the precedent for presidential pardons.
Jul 26, 2026 · 353 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The DOJ oversees the FBI and is involved through attorney Kurt Olsen, facing questions about the investigation's legality and statute of limitations.
Joe Biden: Biden won the 2020 election in Georgia; the investigation challenges the legitimacy of his victory.
Jul 13, 2026 · 6 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The DOJ under Trump sought to release the recordings to Congress and the The Heritage Foundation; it argued the recordings were exempt from disclosure under public records law.
Joe Biden: Biden's request to block release of his ghostwriter interview recordings was rejected by the appeals court, potentially harming his privacy and political reputation.
Jul 21, 2026 · 52 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.
Joe Biden: The 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' was created in response to Donald Trump>>>'s claims that the Joe Biden>>> administration's United States — United States Department of Justice>>> was weaponized against him. Joe Biden>>>'s former Attorney General, Merrick Garland>>>, denied these allegations.
May 18, 2026 · 323 articles
Regulatory
United States — United States Department of Justice: Moved to dismiss charges, citing weaknesses; faced judicial criticism for process.
Joe Biden: Former president; indictment was filed during his administration.
Aug 10, 2026 · 139 articles
Domestic
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>>>.
Joe Biden: The United States — United States Department of Justice>>> under Donald Trump>>>'s administration claims to be reversing the 'weaponization' of the department under the Joe Biden>>> administration.
May 23, 2026 · 24 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The DOJ suffered a legal setback as its subpoena was quashed, limiting its ability to investigate 2020 election claims in Fulton County.
Joe Biden: Biden's 2020 victory in Georgia is reaffirmed by the court's rejection of the DOJ's investigation into election workers.
Jul 07, 2026 · 45 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The DOJ previously stated it is investigating irregularities in Fulton County's 2020 election.
Joe Biden: Biden won Georgia in 2020, as confirmed by multiple recounts; the investigation challenges the legitimacy of that outcome.
Jul 02, 2026 · 21 articles
Regulatory
United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice moved to dismiss criminal fraud charges against Gautam Adani>>> after he pledged a $10 billion investment in the United States>>>.
Joe Biden: The case against Gautam Adani>>> was originally brought by the United States — United States Department of Justice>>> under the administration of former US President Joe Biden>>>.
May 14, 2026 · 156 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.
Joe Biden: Joe Biden appointed Judge Evelyn Padin, whose ruling dismissed the lawsuit, indirectly supporting policies favored by Democratic administrations.
Jun 24, 2026 · 6 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.
Joe Biden: The Biden administration had hailed the original convictions, and this reversal represents a setback to its legacy on January 6 accountability.
Aug 04, 2026 · 20 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice has engaged in sweeping firings of prosecutors since Donald Trump>>> took office, mirroring the personnel purge within the United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation and contributing to a broader sense of political influence on federal agencies.
Joe Biden: The United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation's actions during the Joe Biden>>> administration, particularly regarding the 'Catholic ideology' memo, have been criticized by Republicans, though Joe Biden>>>'s Attorney General Merrick Garland>>> expressed disapproval of the memo.
Jun 05, 2026 · 20 articles
Regulatory
United States — United States Department of Justice: Defended dismissal; cited jurisdictional and policy reasons; decision criticized as politically motivated; internal divisions revealed.
Joe Biden: Charges brought under his administration; DOJ under Trump dropped them; political context.
Jun 24, 2026 · 90 articles
Regulatory
United States — United States Department of Justice: Issued the opinion lifting the ban, affirming the security of ByteDance — TikTok Shop USDS.
Joe Biden: Signed the 2024 law requiring ByteDance to divest ByteDance — TikTok Shop's U.S. operations, which led to the restructuring.
Jul 17, 2026 · 9 articles
Domestic
United States — United States Department of Justice: The DOJ loses a controversial figure but continues its election-related activities, including seeking voter data and pursuing cases against political figures.
Joe Biden: Former President Biden's administration was scrutinized by Martin's group, reflecting partisan tensions.
Aug 21, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
United States — United States Department of Justice: DOJ has sent letters threatening prosecution and is involved in legal battles over voter data access.
Joe Biden: Biden is referenced as the winner of the 2020 election, which Trump continues to falsely dispute.
Jul 17, 2026 · 23 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: Agency led by Todd Blanche; its leadership is implicated in the pattern.
Joe Biden: The rightful winner of the 2020 election; his victory is the subject of the officials' refusal to acknowledge.
Aug 10, 2026 · 6 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.
Joe Biden: Former president; his administration's investigations into Trump are referenced as context.
Jul 14, 2026 · 94 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.
Joe Biden: Former president whose administration's staffing levels are compared; not directly involved in current events.
Aug 06, 2026 · 6 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice has been investigating Alex Saab's role in an alleged bribery conspiracy involving Venezuelan government contracts and is now in a position to prosecute him following his deportation.
Joe Biden: Joe Biden previously pardoned Alex Saab as part of a prisoner swap, an action that is now being re-evaluated in light of Saab's new deportation to the United States.
May 16, 2026 · 66 articles
Domestic
United States — United States Department of Justice: Requested by Rand Paul to prosecute Fauci; its response will determine legal proceedings.
Joe Biden: Issued a preemptive pardon to Fauci in January 2025, providing legal protection but not preventing ongoing probes.
Aug 21, 2026 · 7 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: Clayton's role as U.S. Attorney and the subpoena controversy are part of the event, but the DOJ's core functions are unchanged.
Joe Biden: Central to the confirmation controversy, as Clayton declined to directly acknowledge Biden's 2020 victory.
Jul 15, 2026 · 187 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: Issued and then withdrew subpoenas to Times journalists, drawing criticism over press freedom and procedural issues.
Joe Biden: Former president under whom Kendall served; his administration is referenced in the context of Kendall's role.
Aug 07, 2026 · 11 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.
Joe Biden: Joe Biden>>>'s administration was accused by the Trump administration of weaponizing federal law enforcement, an allegation denied by Attorney General Merrick Garland.
May 29, 2026 · 47 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The DOJ under Trump raided a Fulton County election office and gutted the Civil Rights Division, actions Durbin criticizes.
Joe Biden: President Biden's 2020 win was certified despite the January 6 attack; his administration is not directly involved in current events.
Jun 28, 2026 · 6 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The DOJ will decide whether to prosecute Fauci for contempt, a rare and politically charged action that could affect its credibility.
Joe Biden: Biden's pre-emptive pardon of Fauci is central to the legal debate, but it does not cover contempt charges, leaving Fauci exposed.
Aug 06, 2026 · 38 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: Prosecuted the case, securing a guilty plea; reinforces enforcement of public records laws.
Joe Biden: Issued preemptive pardon to Fauci.
Aug 17, 2026 · 57 articles
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