Justice Dept. Policy Now Allows Pursuit of Reporters’ Records in Leak Inquiries

Justice Dept. Policy Now Allows Pursuit of Reporters’ Records in Leak Inquiries

Attorney General Pam Bondi on Friday said that federal authorities may once again seek reporters’ phone records and compel their testimony in leak investigations, reversing a Biden administration policy meant to protect journalism from intrusive efforts to identify and prosecute leakers. An internal Justice Department memo from Ms. Bondi said that the change was necessary … Read more

Prosecutors to Seek Death Penalty for Luigi Mangione, Bondi Says

Prosecutors to Seek Death Penalty for Luigi Mangione, Bondi Says

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Tuesday that she would seek the death penalty of Luigi Mangione, who was charged with murdering the UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson in front of a hotel in midtown Manhattan last December. Ms. Bondi said her decision came after “careful consideration” and was in line with President Trump’s executive order … Read more

Bondi Sues New York Over Immigration

Bondi Sues New York Over Immigration

The Trump administration sued New York on Wednesday over its migrant policies, accusing state officials of prioritizing “illegal aliens over American citizens,” escalating its political and legal battles with states over deportations. Attorney General Pam Bondi, in her first news conference, specifically cited New York’s “green light” law, which allows people in the state to … Read more

Trump Says He Will Install Himself as Kennedy Center Chairman

Trump Says He Will Install Himself as Kennedy Center Chairman

President Trump announced his intention on Friday to bring the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington more firmly under his control, saying he would dismiss several board members and install himself as chairman. “At my direction, we are going to make the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., GREAT AGAIN,” Mr. Trump … Read more