Carrie Johnson
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Politics
Federal courts trumpet steps to protect workers after #MeToo movement
The federal courts say they have taken "extensive" steps to protect workers from abuse, discrimination and harassment since the rise of the #MeToo movement, but critics say many workers don't trust the internal system for reporting complaints.
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Law & Courts
Trump will be able to nominate more federal judges who serve for life
President elect Trump and a Republican-led Senate will have the power to reshape the federal judiciary for decades to come.
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Politics
Trump intends to nominate Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general
President-elect Trump announced he intends to nominate Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general, putting a fierce critic of federal law enforcement in charge of the Justice Department.
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Law & Courts
President-elect Donald Trump still must decide who will lead the Justice Department
The incoming Trump administration has expressed a desire for a big overhaul at the Department of Justice and the FBI.
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Politics
With his re-election, what's the future of Trump's criminal trials?
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Law & Courts
Justice Department evaluates how to wind down 2 federal cases against Trump
With his election victory, Donald Trump will be able to make at least two of his criminal prosecutions go away by Inauguration Day -- if not before.
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Law & Courts
Jack Smith's cases against Trump are winding down
The special counsel is taking steps to end the two federal criminal prosecutions of Donald Trump.
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Politics
Special Counsel Jack Smith taking steps to wind down federal cases against Trump
Special Counsel Jack Smith is taking steps to end both federal cases against Trump before the president-elect takes office, according to a source familiar with the Justice Department deliberations.
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Law & Courts
'Cheat Code to Life': Jailhouse lawyers help incarcerated people — and themselves, too
A new trove of letters and oral histories is shining a light on the successes and challenges of jailhouse lawyers, people in prison who help themselves and others navigate the legal system.
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National
'Cheat Code to Life': Jailhouse lawyers help incarcerated people — and themselves, too
A new trove of letters and oral histories is shining a light on the successes and challenges of jailhouse lawyers: people in prison who help themselves and others navigate the legal system.
