The hottest Justice Department Substack posts right now

Antitrust Division's budget may be at risk of defunding by Congressional Republicans, impacting its ability to pursue cases against big corporations like Apple and Ticketmaster.
Challenges in Antitrust Division's budget in recent years resulted in limitations on taking action against big tech monopolies like Google and Apple due to lack of resources.
The bipartisan antitrust reform legislation of 2022 aimed to boost Antitrust Division resources for more effective enforcement, but current budget debates, including potential cuts, pose a threat to this progress.

No Excuses: Biden should avoid making excuses for his mistakes and instead focus on moving forward.
The Old Shoe Strategy: Embrace Biden's imperfections and increase public appearances to show his resilience.
The Nikki-Nancy Defense: Biden should address concerns about his brain freezes confidently by pointing out others' mistakes and highlighting his own emotional responses.

Investigations into high-profile figures should be independent, free from political interference, and appear unbiased to the public.
The president's son should be treated like any other defendant, facing charges appropriate to the crimes, considering past sentencing for similar offenses.
Charges should only be brought based on evidence supported by facts, and not on swirling allegations or political agendas.

The article discusses the possibility of Clinton operatives being involved with Guccifer 2.0.
There are similarities in the modus operandi between Guccifer 2.0 and Clinton-connected cyber researchers.
The author presents theories suggesting ties between Guccifer 2.0, Clinton operatives, and academia.

Georgia fake electors in legal trouble for turning on each other in an investigation led by District Attorney Fani Willis.
Attorneys representing the fake electors facing conflict of interest accusations for not informing clients about immunity offers.
Possibility of criminal charges at both state and federal levels for the fake electors involved in impaneling rival slates of electors.

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The charges against Trump in the indictment include trying to keep ballots from being counted.
Trump allegedly pushed state officials to change election results and tried to get fake electors to cast votes.
The indictment argues Trump knew what he was doing and his intent, even if proving fraud is tricky.

Everyone spies, even in high-security environments like the U.S. Government.
It's important to carefully vet individuals with security clearances to prevent espionage.
Counterintelligence measures are crucial in identifying and stopping espionage activities.

Attorney General Merrick Garland defends prosecution of Donald Trump, citing public interest and the need for a speedy trial.
Garland emphasizes that the Justice Department's actions are based on facts and law, not politics.
Trump is facing federal criminal cases relating to hoarding government documents and attempting to subvert the 2020 election results.