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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

Garland's Battle Cry: DOJ Employees Under Fire, But Not Intimidated

Merrick Garland, the Attorney General of the United States, has sounded the alarm about a disturbing trend: a surge in attacks on Department of Justice personnel. In a speech to DOJ employees, Garland condemned the "conspiracy theories" and "dangerous falsehoods" that have put employees in harm's way. But what's behind this escalation of hostility, and what does it s...

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

Snooze Button for Democracy: Nadler's Slumber Sparks Outrage

Rep Jerrold Nadler the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee faced criticism and ridicule after appearing to doze off during an emotional hearing on the border crisis The committee was hearing from family members of victims who had suffered at the hands of violent illegal immigrants Did Nadler's lack of engagement reflect a lack of empathy or a lack of fait...

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