Justice Department

• Trump promised a San Francisco crime crackdown. His administration did the opposite - By Brad Heath SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 2 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump vowed this year to flood San Francisco with federal agents – and even soldiers – to crack down on crime.
• Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba disqualified as New Jersey prosecutor, US appeals court rules - President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Alina Habba, whom the administration has maneuvered to keep in place as New Jersey top federal prosecutor, is disqualified from serving in the role, an appeal court said Monday. A panel of ju
• In Georgia, the Fight Over 2020 Election Results Looms Over 2026 Midterms - Several officials who were involved in the fight over the election outcome are seeking higher office.
• Trump Frees Fraudster Just Days Into Seven-Year Prison Sentence - David Gentile had been found guilty for his role in what prosecutors described as a $1.6 billion scheme that defrauded thousands of investors.
• Northwestern Agrees to a Deal With Trump Administration - The university will pay $75 million to regain its research funding and end investigations, the second highest payment by a school facing pressure from the administration.