What to know about Justice Department election monitors

The Justice Department is dispatching federal monitors to polling locations in New Jersey and California, two Democratic states with crucial off-year elections on Tuesday.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court faces a key election as justice warns that a deadlock would be 'disastrous'

David Wecht, one of three Democratic justices facing up-or-down retention votes on Tuesday, told NBC News that "it's extremely hard to work with a shorthanded court."

Justice Dept. defends Lindsey Halligan against unlawful appointment criticism

Federal lawyers said Attorney General Pam Bondi designated Halligan as a “special attorney” to the Justice Department.

Justice Department puts 2 prosecutors on leave after they signed court docs that described "mob of rioters" on Jan. 6

The Justice Department placed two federal prosecutors on leave after they filed court papers calling the Jan. 6 Capitol siege a "riot" perpetrated by a "mob," three sources told CBS News.

Hegseth orders the military to detail dozens of attorneys to the Justice Department, AP learns

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the military to provide dozens of lawyers to the Justice Department for temporary assignments in Memphis and near the U.S.

Justice Department investigating fraud allegations in Black Lives Matter movement, AP sources say

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is investigating whether leaders in the Black Lives Matter movement defrauded donors who contributed tens of millions of dollars during racial justice protests in 2020, according to multiple people familiar with the matter.

Dem-appointed Maryland Supreme Court justice in hot seat over politically charged Halloween display

A liberal Maryland Supreme Court justice is in the hot seat over a politically charged Halloween display on his lawn that an expert said casts doubt on his ability to rule impartially.

Italy's Senate approves justice reform, opening way for decisive referendum

Italy's Senate approved sweeping judicial reform on Thursday, advancing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's flagship constitutional overhaul despite fierce opposition from magistrates and the centre-left opposition.

Poll finds most Americans doubt Trump’s commitment to free speech, fair justice

A majority of Americans believe President Donald Trump is not committed to protecting freedom of speech, ensuring a fair criminal justice system or preserving free and fair elections, according to a Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll.
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