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See President Trump's response to Justice Roberts' rebuke

Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare statement after President Trump's attacks on a federal judge. Trump responded to Roberts on Fox News. CNN's Kevin Liptak reports that Trump's attacks are likely to continue despite Roberts' statement.

See President Trump's response to Justice Roberts' rebuke
Election|Political|US

Trump administration unfazed by court losses and sets sights on Supreme Court

Trump administration unfazed by court losses and sets sights on Supreme Court

Trump administration unfazed by court losses and sets sights on Supreme Court
Political|US

Wolf asks Ret. Justice Breyer whether the U.S. is headed for a Constitutional Crisis

Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer speaks with Wolf Blitzer about the threats to the constitution from close allies of President Trump urging him to ignore court decisions.

Wolf asks Ret. Justice Breyer whether the U.S. is headed for a Constitutional Crisis
Political|Sports|US

Republican Maine lawmaker sues over censure following viral post about transgender student athlete

Republican Maine lawmaker sues over censure following viral post about transgender student athlete

Republican Maine lawmaker sues over censure following viral post about transgender student athlete
Crime|Political|US

Trump’s White House has taken over the Justice Department’s PR strategy

Trump’s White House has taken over the Justice Department’s PR strategy

Trump’s White House has taken over the Justice Department’s PR strategy
Crime|Political|US

Dana Bash presses Tom Homan on alleged quid pro quo with Eric Adams

In a one-on-one interview with CNN's Dana Bash, President Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, denies allegations of a quid pro quo between the Trump administration and New York City Mayor Eric Adams after the Justice Department dropped corruption charges against him.

Dana Bash presses Tom Homan on alleged quid pro quo with Eric Adams
Crime|Political|US

How Trump’s Justice Department has gutted the government’s ability to chase public corruption

How Trump’s Justice Department has gutted the government’s ability to chase public corruption

How Trump’s Justice Department has gutted the government’s ability to chase public corruption
Crime|Political|US

‘Courageous and necessary’: Elie Honig on US attorney quitting after defying Trump orders

CNN’s Elie Honig discusses the three senior Justice Department officials in New York and Washington who resigned instead of complying with orders from the Trump administration to dismiss the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

‘Courageous and necessary’: Elie Honig on US attorney quitting after defying Trump orders
Political|US

Federal judge lets Trump’s ‘buyout’ plan for federal employees proceed

Federal judge lets Trump’s ‘buyout’ plan for federal employees proceed

Federal judge lets Trump’s ‘buyout’ plan for federal employees proceed
Crime|Election|Political|US

NYC Mayor Eric Adams thanks Justice Department after prosecutors directed to drop case against him

NYC Mayor Eric Adams thanks Justice Department after prosecutors directed to drop case against him

NYC Mayor Eric Adams thanks Justice Department after prosecutors directed to drop case against him
Election|Political|US

Trump weighs in on if JD Vance will succeed him as president

CNN's Kaitlan Collins and Phil Mattingly discuss President Trump's remarks to Fox News about whether or not Vice President JD Vance will succeed Trump in the next presidential election.

Trump weighs in on if JD Vance will succeed him as president
Crime|Political|US

Top Justice officials who played key roles in January 6 cases now leading ‘weaponization’ review

Top Justice officials who played key roles in January 6 cases now leading ‘weaponization’ review

Top Justice officials who played key roles in January 6 cases now leading ‘weaponization’ review
Crime|Election|Political|US

Justice Department directs prosecutors to drop federal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams

Justice Department directs prosecutors to drop federal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams

Justice Department directs prosecutors to drop federal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams
Election|Political|US

Sen. Hirono presses Bondi on 2020 election results

During Pam Bondi's confirmation hearing to become attorney general, Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) pressed her about who won the 202 election.

Sen. Hirono presses Bondi on 2020 election results
Crime|Election|Political|US

Attorney General Pam Bondi plans review of cases brought by NY prosecutors against Trump

Attorney General Pam Bondi plans review of cases brought by NY prosecutors against Trump

Attorney General Pam Bondi plans review of cases brought by NY prosecutors against Trump
Election|Political|US

How the White House convinced skeptical Republicans to back RFK Jr., Gabbard and Hegseth

How the White House convinced skeptical Republicans to back RFK Jr., Gabbard and Hegseth

How the White House convinced skeptical Republicans to back RFK Jr., Gabbard and Hegseth
Crime|Political|US

Justice Department drops case against Trump’s former co-defendants in classified documents investigation

Justice Department drops case against Trump’s former co-defendants in classified documents investigation

Justice Department drops case against Trump’s former co-defendants in classified documents investigation
Opinion|Political|US

Will Trump's January 6th pardons backfire?

CNN's Michael Smerconish examines the potential political risk behind President Trump's pardon for all defendants in the January 6th insurrection.

Will Trump's January 6th pardons backfire?
Crime|Election|Political|US

Trump Justice Department fires officials who investigated Trump and launches ‘special project’ into January 6 cases

Trump Justice Department fires officials who investigated Trump and launches ‘special project’ into January 6 cases

Trump Justice Department fires officials who investigated Trump and launches ‘special project’ into January 6 cases
Crime|Election|Political|US

Trump administration looking at ending case against Trump employees in documents case without pardon, sources say

Trump administration looking at ending case against Trump employees in documents case without pardon, sources say

Trump administration looking at ending case against Trump employees in documents case without pardon, sources say
Crime|Political|US

Son who reported his dad to the FBI after January 6 said his dad called him a ‘traitor’

CNN's Erin Burnett speaks to Jackson Reffitt who turned his father, Guy Reffitt, into the FBI for his role in the January 6, 2021, insurrection. President Donald Trump pardoned more than 1,500 people charged in the attack on the US Capitol and commuted the sentences of leaders of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers.

Son who reported his dad to the FBI after January 6 said his dad called him a ‘traitor’
Crime|Political|US

Donie O'Sullivan reports from crowd of supporters awaiting release of Jan. 6 convicts

CNN's Donie O'Sullivan reports from outside a DC detention center that holds some of the January 6 rioters that could be released after President Donald Trump pardoned more than 1,000 people charged in the attack on the US Capitol, and commuted the sentences of leaders of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers.

Donie O'Sullivan reports from crowd of supporters awaiting release of Jan. 6 convicts
Crime|Political|US

'Shock and awful': Van Jones reacts to Trump's pardon of January 6 perpetrators

CNN's Van Jones says Trump's pardon of January 6 US Capitol rioters could be seen as a green light for more right-wing violence.

'Shock and awful': Van Jones reacts to Trump's pardon of January 6 perpetrators
Political|US

CNN visits the ‘Jan. 6 house’ and hears from supporters of Jan. 6 participants

CNN’s Elle Reeve speaks with supporters of January 6 participants as they await pardons for their loved ones from incoming President Donald Trump.

CNN visits the ‘Jan. 6 house’ and hears from supporters of Jan. 6 participants
Crime|Election|Political|US

Trump commutes sentences of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders as he pardons over 1,000 January 6 US Capitol rioters

Trump commutes sentences of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders as he pardons over 1,000 January 6 US Capitol rioters

Trump commutes sentences of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders as he pardons over 1,000 January 6 US Capitol rioters

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