Judge Says Habba Has Served as U.S. Attorney Without Legal Authority

Defense lawyers had questioned whether Alina Habba, a Trump loyalist, was legally authorized to run the U.S. attorney’s office in New Jersey.

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Amid Threats From Trump, Adam Schiff Forms Legal Defense Fund

President Trump suggested this month that his Justice Department should investigate Mr. Schiff, who served on the Jan. 6 committee.

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In Pursuing Trump Rival, Weaponization Czar Sidesteps Justice Dept. Norms

Edward R. Martin Jr.’s conduct is part of a pattern in which top administration officials try to use the vast powers of the government to cast the specter of criminality on President Trump’s enemies.

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Republican Bid to Help Trump Move Past Epstein Falls Flat

Republicans in Congress managed to recess for the summer without voting on the issue, but it has continued to dog them and awaits them when they return.

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Jeanine Pirro Takes on Prosecutor Role in Trump’s D.C. Crackdown

As the U.S. attorney in Washington, Jeanine Pirro is a central player in a clash that could define her legacy: the president’s takeover of local law enforcement.

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D.C. Police Chief Retains Control of City Police After Court Hearing

After a federal judge threatened to block an order federalizing Washington, D.C.’s police, the Justice Department agreed to clarify that the city’s police chief remains in charge, for now.

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Trump Is Testing D.C.’s Home Rule. What Is It?

The city’s limited self-governance has set the stage for the president’s police takeover.

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Congressional Democrats Move to End Trump’s Control of D.C. Police

The legislation has little chance of success, given that Republicans control Congress.

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Trump’s D.C. Crackdown Plan Takes Shape With National Guard Poised to Deploy

Mayor Muriel Bowser said city leaders were focused on how to make the most of the additional federal support.

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D.C. Officials Discuss Federal Police Takeover and National Guard Deployment

Mayor Muriel Bowser said city leaders were focused on how to make the most of the additional federal support.

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