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Justice Dept. Playbook in Minnesota: Investigate Foes, Protect Allies

The Trump Justice Department has often cast aside normal procedures intended to seek accountability in favor of pushing prosecutors and the F.B.I. to focus on critics of the immigration crackdown.

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Jack Smith Testifies in House Hearing About Trump Investigations

The appearance provides Mr. Smith with what is likely to be his best opportunity to challenge President Trump’s assertion that he was persecuted for his politics, not for his misdeeds.

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Under Patel, F.B.I. Scours Its Records to Discredit Trump Opponents

As the F.B.I. has added payback to its portfolio, Republican lawmakers like Senator Charles E. Grassley have emerged as a clearinghouse for leaks and whistle-blowers.

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For Many Jan. 6 Rioters, a Pardon From Trump Wasn’t Enough

Some pardoned rioters have been rearrested. Others returned to poverty and mental health challenges. And many became consumed by resentment and demands for payback.

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Dan Bongino to Step Down as FBI Deputy Director

The departure of Mr. Bongino had seemed inevitable since August, when the White House hired Missouri’s attorney general, Andrew Bailey, to share his job as deputy director.

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FBI Director Kash Patel, Eager for Spotlight, Casts Aside Caution in Social Media Posts

Kash Patel’s impulse to publicize the work of the bureau under his leadership has revived questions about his competence and his future in the administration.

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