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Democrats fumbled the Hegseth impeachment. That could be a blessing in disguise

The failed move could lead to a more robust effort against the defense secretary in the next Congress. Here’s how it could look

The Guardian - US · Nov 13

Justice Department Opines That Federal Law Allows Carrying Guns in Post Offices for Self-Defense

A short excerpt from the long Justice Department Office of Legal Counsel Aug. 12 memo to the Attorney General: You… The post Justice Department Opines That Federal Law Allows Carrying Guns in Post Offices for Self-Defense appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Aug 25

'Insulate the President': Democrats Blast Trump's Move to Shield Outside Advisers From Congressional Subpoenas

The Justice Department's new opinion extends executive privilege to private advisers, potentially shielding presidential communications from legal scrutiny.

International Business Times UK · Aug 12

Sable Offshore Corp. Shares Soar 37% on DOJ Opinion Boosting Pipeline Restart Hopes

Sable Offshore Corp. (NYSE: SOC) shares exploded 37.26% higher Thursday, March 5, 2026, closing at $13.85 after a Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel opinion sparked renewed optimism for resuming full operations at its Santa Ynez Unit offshore facility off California.

International Business Times · Mar 6

Secret DOJ Memo Concluded Trump Had Constitutional Authority To Send Troops Into Venezuela Without Approval From Congress

A secret memo from the Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel determined that President Donald Trump had the constitutional authority to send troops into Venezuela without approval from Congress, according to a new report.

Latin Times · Jan 14

Classified DOJ Authorizing Strikes On Alleged Drug Boats Describes Fentanyl As a Potential Chemical Weapons Threat: Report

A classified memo from the Department of Justice authorizing strikes against alleged drug vessels in the Caribbean and the Eastern Pacific describes fentanyl as a potential chemical weapons threat, according to a new report.

Latin Times · Nov 14, 2025

‘Just following orders’? Experts doubt legal memo shields troops from prosecution over Trump’s boat strikes

DOJ claims military personnel aren’t liable for what critics are calling extrajudicial murder

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025

DOJ Reportedly Shielded Troops From Prosecution For Strikes Against Alleged Drug Vessels

The Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel said in a classified opinion that troops taking part in the military operation in the Caribbean and the Eastern Pacific won't be exposed to prosecution for their actions, according to a new report.

Latin Times · Nov 12, 2025

SASC leaders press DOD for legal justification of boat strikes - Roll Call

Defense panel’s top Republican and Democrat release letters previously sent to Defense secretary requesting details and legal rationale.

Roll Call · Oct 31, 2025

Can Trump reverse Biden’s presidential pardons over alleged use of autopen?

Are Biden’s autopen-signed pardons void? No, experts confirm they’re valid, and Trump’s assertion is false under US law.

Al Jazeera · Mar 18, 2025