Category: Justice Department

D.O.J. Escalates Threats to States in Battle for Election Records

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The department sent letters to at least 30 states demanding they retain election records, an outgrowth of President Trump’s baseless claims of widespread election fraud.
Crypto, Gold and Foreign Money: Is This What the Presidency Is Now?

The New York Times – On the Runway:
And how Trump gets away with it.
Civil Libertarians Knew This Would Happen. We Should Have Listened.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The civil libertarians’ warnings have come true.
Justice Dept. Investigates Nvidia Deal With Groq

The New York Times – Business:
The Justice Department is examining whether the tech giant sought to sidestep antitrust scrutiny.
How a Colorado School District Is Fighting Trump’s Anti-Transgender Push

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Jefferson County, Colo., is one of the few public school systems to sue the Trump administration over demands that it revoke transgender protections or face funding cuts.
Why the Courts Struggle to Tame Big Tech

The New York Times – Business:
After finding antitrust violations, federal courts have been reluctant to impose harsh sanctions. They fear meddling in markets where technology is racing ahead.
Trump’s Tactics to Lower Beef Prices and Appease Ranchers Fall Short

The New York Times – Business:
The Agriculture Department offered new initiatives for ranchers after President Trump said he would import more beef. The moves aren’t a quick fix.
Trump’s Tactics to Lower Beef Prices and Appease Ranchers Fall Short

The New York Times – Business:
The Agriculture Department offered new initiatives for ranchers after President Trump said he would import more beef. The moves aren’t a quick fix.
DOJ Issues Grand Jury Subpoena to James Comey Confidant Daniel Richman

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The subpoena of Daniel C. Richman is the latest move in a persistent campaign to go after James B. Comey, one of President Trump’s most reviled political adversaries who has already been indicted twice.
How Trump’s Policy Agenda Runs Through One Federal Court, in Texas

The New York Times – On the Runway:
For years, conservative litigants flocked to Judge Reed O’Connor’s district. Now, North Texas has become a favorite destination of the Justice Department.
Walmart to Pay $50 Million to Settle Opioid Lawsuit, US Says

The New York Times – Business:
The resolution is part of an effort to hold retailers and pharmacists accountable for what the government says were their roles in the opioid epidemic.
Judge Says Trump’s Name Should Stay Off Kennedy Center for Now

The New York Times – Music:
After the court forced the removal of the president’s name from the building’s title, the center devised a plan to add an inscription honoring President Trump.