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Federal judge calls Trump's order targeting prominent law firm a 'shocking abuse of power'
Trump, three months into his term, has moved swiftly to use the powers of the presidency in unprecedented ways to punish, weaken and silence his enemies, experts say.
What happens if a president and the federal government fail to follow a judge's orders?
Two judges are now addressing concerns that the Trump administration has defied court orders.
Man arrested after allegedly threatening Tulsi Gabbard and her husband
"Prepare to die, you, Tulsi, and everyone you hold dear," one of the texts read, according to the Justice Department. "America will burn."
How a Chicago Bulls hat led to a Maryland dad being mistakenly shipped to an El Salvador prison
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was accused by police of being an MS-13 gang member in part for his clothing.
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FBI creates multiagent bodyguard team to protect Dan Bongino
The former pro-Trump podcaster is the first deputy director to have a security detail. Full-time protection could require up to 20 agents, former officials said.
Supreme Court gives boost to Trump administration's deportation plans under Alien Enemies Act
The ruling said a judge can't block Trump’s plan nationwide but made it clear that people swept up must have a chance to challenge their seizures before they can be deported.
Out of power in Congress, Democrats spotlight Trump's DOJ with 'shadow hearing'
Democratic members of Congress are set to spotlight Justice Department employees who resigned or were fired in recent months.
Prosecutors seek 7 years in prison for disgraced former Rep. George Santos in federal fraud case
The 87-month sentence proposed by prosecutors is on the high end of court guidelines for such cases. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for April 25.
Ex-prosecutors raise alarm over Trump loyalist tapped for key U.S. attorney post
Ed Martin's actions as U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia have come under increasing scrutiny, and Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee are calling for a hearing.
Adam Schiff places hold on Trump loyalist's nomination for top federal prosecutor in D.C.
The California Democrat's move could delay but not necessarily prevent the Senate from considering Ed Martin's nomination.
White House firing of a career prosecutor pulls DOJ under ever-closer control
A Trump White House official sent an email firing a career federal prosecutor, a position that's usually handled by U.S. attorney's offices or the Justice Department, not the president.
