Robert Mueller

A law professor known for authoring memos justifying harsh interrogation techniques after the 2001 attacks will advise an investigation into whether officials who scrutinized President Donald Trump participated in a criminal conspiracy. The probe, led by Joe diGenova, focuses on the 2016 election interference investigation and has issued subpoenas to former officials.

A law professor known for authoring 'torture memos' will advise a probe into whether former officials conspired against President Donald Trump. The investigation, led by a former Justice Department prosecutor, focuses on the Russia probe and related intelligence assessments.

A law professor known for authoring memos justifying harsh interrogation techniques after 9/11 will advise a probe into whether former law enforcement and intelligence officials conspired against President Donald Trump. The investigation, led by a former Justice Department prosecutor, focuses on officials who scrutinized Trump over the past decade, including aspects of the Russia election interference inquiry.

The Supreme Court refused to revive a lawsuit from Carter Page, an aide to President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign, who alleged unlawful surveillance by FBI officials during the Russia investigation. Page settled with the U.S. for $1.25 million but sought to continue legal action against former officials, which was dismissed by lower courts due to procedural issues. A government watchdog criticized the surveillance applications, and the FBI acknowledged flaws but stated corrective measures were taken.

An opinion piece argues that Michael Caputo and other Trump associates deserve compensation through a $1.8 billion DOJ fund for being targeted by politically motivated investigations during the first Trump administration. The author contends that the Mueller investigation and subsequent legal actions constituted weaponization of the federal government against Republicans.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis responded to former President Barack Obama's criticism of the Trump administration for politicizing the Department of Justice, citing the Russia collusion hoax. Obama expressed concerns about the politicization of the DOJ, posing an existential threat to the US. DeSantis' response was a sharp one-liner on social media.

Many Americans are avoiding news about President Donald Trump due to news fatigue and the overwhelming amount of negative news. According to a poll, about six in 10 people try to avoid news about Trump. The poll also finds that 57% of people avoid news about national politics.

The Justice Department has withdrawn subpoenas in the investigation of former CIA Director John Brennan, shifting to voluntary interviews instead. The probe, part of criminal investigations targeting President Donald Trump's adversaries, centers on allegations that Brennan falsely stated details about a 2017 intelligence report on Russian interference in the 2016 election.