Attorney general

Mike Sonko challenges the Supreme Court's decision to seek an advisory opinion from the Attorney General on whether impeached officers can contest elections during pending appeals, stating the court had already ruled on this in his impeachment case.

In Arizona, three election deniers won Republican primaries for governor, secretary of state, and attorney general. If they win in November, they will play key roles in overseeing elections and defending voting laws. Amna Nawaz discussed the issue with Stephen Richer, the elections recorder in Maricopa County from 2021 to 2025.

Karen McDonald, Oakland County Prosecutor, claims there were irregularities in the voting at the Democratic convention that may have caused her to lose the Attorney General nomination.

Arizona voters set competitive races as Republicans aim to regain executive control in November. Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs faces Republican Rep. Andy Biggs in the gubernatorial matchup. Democrats currently hold Arizona's attorney general and secretary of state positions.

All Femme (allfemme.com) is accused of scamming customers by charging unauthorized recurring payments despite users selecting a one-time purchase. The company, described as a shell with no public ownership information, faces multiple complaints on Trustpilot. A user reported filing complaints with the FTC, BBB, and an attorney general's office.

The Attorney General informed the court that attempts to prevent Ben Gvir from interfering in police matters have failed. A filing to the High Court accuses the national security minister of violating an April ruling by interfering in investigations, appointments, and operations.

A settlement involving the Attorney General (AG) and generic drug companies was reported. The article was published on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.

A series of contentious laws passed by the Coalition aim to strengthen right-wing media influence, remove legal constraints on the attorney general, and maintain the Haredim within Netanyahu's right-wing coalition.

Sen. Thom Tillis has stated that Todd Blanche must meet a specific condition to earn his vote for the permanent Attorney General position. The article does not specify the condition itself.

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird discusses Todd Blanche's record as a prosecutor and advocates for his confirmation as attorney general. The Senate is currently considering Blanche's candidacy for the position.

Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton faced tough questions in their Senate confirmation hearings for attorney general and director of national intelligence. The hearings were conducted by Democrats, with CBS News reporter Taurean Small providing coverage.

Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton faced Senate confirmation hearings for attorney general and director of national intelligence positions. The article examines key questions posed to them during the process.

Todd Blanche, Trump’s Attorney General pick, faces a crucial hurdle following a rocky confirmation hearing. The Senate Judiciary Committee has not scheduled a vote on his nomination.

A coalition passed a law reducing the attorney general’s powers, allowing ministers to reject their binding positions and granting the coalition control over appointments. Government critics, including MK Kariv, plan to petition the High Court against the law.

Todd Blanche, Trump's nominee for attorney general, will face a Senate judiciary committee confirmation hearing, with questions expected about the purging of career prosecutors and Epstein files.

Blanche is set to face scrutiny over Department of Justice controversies as he seeks confirmation as Attorney General. He will likely require support from all Judiciary Committee Republicans to secure his position.

Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, is facing a critical challenge before his confirmation as attorney general. A House hearing was held last month regarding his potential confirmation.

Todd Blanche, confirmed by the Senate during President Trump's second term as the No. 2 official at the Justice Department, faces a contentious hearing for the attorney general position.

Kerala Chief Minister defends government pleader postings, stating the Attorney General was consulted and competence was assessed. The two individuals involved in the controversy over SFI and ABVP links were recommended by both the Kerala committee and the High Court unit of Indian Lawyers’ Congress.

Sylvia Luke's campaign finances are under scrutiny for alleged violations, with the Attorney General deciding potential prosecution. Political insiders indicate such issues are not typical.

The GOP Senate majority has narrowed to 51 senators after Sen. Mitch McConnell's absence due to health issues and the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. McConnell disclosed a fall and subsequent pneumonia but no broken bones or concussion, while Graham died from an aortic dissection. Republicans now have a slim margin with 51 senators available to vote.

The GOP Senate majority has narrowed to 51 available senators after Mitch McConnell's hospitalization following a fall and pneumonia, and the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. McConnell will not vote until recovering further, reducing the Republican voting capacity.

The GOP's Senate majority has become tighter following Sen. Mitch McConnell's absence due to health issues and the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. Republicans now have 51 senators available, while Democrats and independents have 47. The situation may impact votes on President Trump's nominees.

A bill to reduce the attorney general’s powers was approved by a Knesset committee for final readings. Opposition lawmakers warn the legislation would place 'government above the law' and plan to petition against it, while the coalition supports the measure ahead of its likely passage this week.

The US military is conducting new strikes across Iran, with CENTCOM stating President Trump ordered the attacks to 'hold Iranian forces accountable.' Separately, a Knesset committee approved a bill that would significantly reduce the powers of the attorney general.

Campaign violations related to Luke's campaign have been referred to the Attorney General for potential prosecution. The Attorney General is already investigating Sylvia Luke's campaign donations.

Dominic Hadeed, a bottled water business owner in Trinidad and Tobago, and his wife Genevieve have filed an appeal against their detention in connection with an alleged plot to assassinate top government officials, including Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar. The charges allege conspiracy to assassinate the prime minister, attorney general, and other government members.

A New South Wales parliamentary committee found that the state’s top prosecutor, Sally Dowling, authorized pitching a story to a radio station about a sentencing hearing involving a young person and falsely denied doing so under oath. The inquiry recommended the attorney general investigate whether there are grounds to remove Dowling from office, despite her admission that her office pitched the story and colleagues defending her integrity.

The Knesset voted to split a controversial bill aimed at reducing the power of the attorney general, though the legislation would still permit the government to disregard the AG's rulings. The Knesset also approved a media overhaul bill and a bill to expand gender segregation in academia for final votes.

The Knesset voted to split a controversial bill aimed at eroding the power of the attorney general, which will no longer make the AG's legal positions binding for the government. A group of IDF reservists accused Channel 14 of harming national security.

Israeli President Herzog, Attorney General, and opposition leaders criticize the government's decision to disobey the High Court. They warn that this could weaken democratic norms and lead to anarchy, with the Israel Bar Association chair stating Israel's survival is at risk if unchallenged.

Sixteen children were rescued from a feces-filled home in Ohio, where trash mixed with toys was visible outside. The Attorney General described the children as resembling 'feral animals' and called the situation 'pure evil'.

The Attorney General filed a lawsuit against two Mankato residents who placed rat poison in their yard to deter dogs, resulting in at least one dog ingesting the poison. A restraining order now prohibits the residents from keeping the poison in their yard, and the lawsuit seeks daily fines of $7,500.

A Long Island con artist impersonated a doctor in New York City and participated in a $100,000 Medicaid fraud scheme. The Attorney General emphasized efforts to combat fraud in the state's Medicaid program and hold unlicensed practitioners accountable.

Michael Allen has secured the Republican nomination for attorney general in Colorado. The victory is reported by the Associated Press.

Jena Griswold won a four-way primary for Colorado attorney general. The Associated Press called the race with her leading by 26 percentage points.

A professor was fired over a post related to Charlie Kirk and could receive a $1.9M settlement. The settlement does not include reinstatement to her former position and requires approval from the governor and attorney general.

The race for Colorado Attorney General includes six candidates, with four Democrats and two Republicans competing after current AG Phil Weiser runs for governor. Jena Griswold, Colorado Secretary of State, emphasizes her experience in democracy issues and priorities like reproductive rights and corporate accountability if elected.

Eleven ballot initiatives in Massachusetts faced legal challenges, with three high-profile campaigns—including rent control, income tax cuts, and legislative stipend reform—removed due to violations of constitutional rules. The Supreme Judicial Court and attorney general ruled these measures noncompliant with Article 48, which restricts unrelated provisions and specific topics in ballot questions.

South Carolina held primary runoff elections on June 23 for key races including governor and attorney general after no candidates secured a majority in the June 9 primary. The runoff includes races for U.S. House, agriculture commissioner, and state House positions.