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Lindsey Halligan investigated by Florida Bar: Why Trump's 'beauty queen' US attorney could lose her lawyer's license

The investigation could potentially threaten Halligan’s licence to practise law and has reignited debate about how aggressively political power is being used within the American justice system.

The Times of India

‘A subversion of the justice system’: DoJ shifts into Trump’s ‘political wing’ as criminal investigations accelerate

President has ‘succeeded in completely politicizing’ justice department, experts say, using it to punish his enemies

The Guardian - US

DOJ swiftly fires lawyer chosen to take over from Trump pick Lindsey Halligan as Virginia prosecutor

Halligan resigned from the position last month after judges in the district continued to express skepticism regarding the legitimacy of her appointment

The Independent UK

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‘Full blown North Korea vibes’: Huge banner with Trump’s face displayed at Justice Department HQ sparks backlash

A large banner bearing the face of US President Donald Trump has been displayed on the exterior of the Department of Justice (DOJ) headquarters in Washington, DC, drawing sharp reactions and fuelling debate over the administration’s relationship with federal law enforcement.

The Times of India

Trump ally Jeanine Pirro tapped prosecutors with scant federal experience to lead failed indictment on Democrats over ‘illegal orders’ video

The Justice Department reportedly failed this week to convince a grand jury to indict the lawmakers over their November video

The Independent UK

Trump’s attempt to indict Democrats for video to troops an ‘alarm for democracy’

Mark Kelly speaks out after grand jury declines to indict six lawmakers over video urging troops to resist illegal orders

The Guardian - US

Trump's revenge tour falls flat in the courts

Federal grand juries almost always return indictments, underscoring the gap between Trump's political threats and the legal system.

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Virginia district became the front lines of the DOJ's fight with judges

A Trump-appointed judge delivered a final, fiery blow in the fight over Halligan.

Axios

A Trump-Appointed Federal Judge Orders Lindsey Halligan To Stop 'Masquerading' As a U.S. Attorney

The lawyer, who delivered the grudge-driven indictments that the president demanded, refused to relinquish her job after another judge ruled that her appointment was illegal.

Reason

Lindsey Halligan leaves post as US attorney after judges’ sharp criticism

Trump-appointed federal attorney with no prosecutorial experience led failed cases against president’s political foes

The Guardian - US

Lindsey Halligan finally steps down as US attorney after judge slams Trump lawyer for ‘cable news talk show’ defense of her title

Halligan has ‘no legal basis’ to continue ‘charade’ after found to be unlawfully serving as top prosecutor, judge said

The Independent UK

‘Sprint toward autocracy’: Trump’s first year in office has been a norm-busting, boundary-pushing power play

From gutting federal agencies to funding freezes for Democratic cities and states to sending the National Guard and ICE agents around the nation, Trump has shown himself to be the strongman many didn’t know they were electing president.

The Independent UK

What Happened to Pam Bondi? Trump Privately Blasts Attorney General as DOJ Tensions Boil Over

Trump has privately rebuked Attorney General Pam Bondi over stalled investigations, highlighting tensions between the White House and DOJ insiders.

International Business Times UK

DOJ officials lash out at Trump-appointed judge who asked why Lindsey Halligan still calls herself US attorney

Pam Bondi and Todd Blanche join hostile response in defense of Trump’s pick for US attorney

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Justice Department accuses judge of abusing power in questioning prosecutor's authority

Justice Department officials have accused a federal judge of abusing his power in demanding that Trump loyalist Lindsey Halligan explain why she continues to identify herself as a U.S. Attorney in Virginia despite another judge’s ruling that she was illegally appointed

The Independent UK

Trump is complaining that Pam Bondi is ‘weak’ and doesn’t enforce his agenda: report

The President reportedly wants the DoJ to be more aggressive on his behalf

The Guardian - US

Federal prosecutor in Virginia fired after refusing to lead Comey case

Robert McBride, deputy to Trump ally Lindsey Halligan, is latest in series of dismissals

Axios

Trump-picked prosecutor disqualified from investigating NY AG Letitia James, judge rules

All subpoenas that Sarcone has issued must be "quashed," the federal judge ruled today.

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The Guardian - US

Trump lawyer ordered to defend using US attorney title despite ruling it’s unlawful

Lindsey Halligan was installed in the position by the president to prosecute Letitia James and James Comey

The Independent UK

Trump-appointed judge demands Lindsey Halligan explain why she’s still using US attorney title

District Judge David Novak gives prosecutor seven days to justify her continued identification with role after another justice found in November that her appointment was unlawful

Axios

Trump judge orders Lindsey Halligan to explain why she's using U.S. attorney title

Another judge ruled that she was unlawfully appointed to the role.

The Conversation

Autocrats have long lists of political enemies. This is how Donald Trump has tried to silence his

The list of people Donald Trump has punished or threatened to punish since returning to office is long. It includes the likes of James Comey, Letitia James, John Bolton, as well as members of the opposition, such as Adam Schiff, Mark Kelly and Kamala Harris.

The Independent UK

Trump officials shielded border czar Tom Homan from normal vetting despite bribery probe, report claims

Unclear how Homan obtained a security clearance after FBI agents believed that he was not able to pass a background check, according to report

International Business Times UK

Trump's 'Radical Left Scum' Christmas Rant: Critics Slam 'Hateful' Rant Against Political Enemies

Have you read US President Donald Trump's new Christmas Greetings for 'Radical Left Scum' critics and democrats?

The Independent UK

Did that really happen? Four outrageous stories from Trump’s first year back that you may have forgotten about

A selection of the craziest stories from Trump’s first year back in office

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