Buchanan to IRS: ‘Heads Should Roll’
One Congressman is not satisfied with the apology issued by the IRS to some of the groups it targeted for political reasons.
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DOJ Settles Lawsuits Over IRS Targeting Scandal
The Justice Department announced that it has settled lawsuits with conservative groups that had sued over the IRS targeting scandal.
‘Stand With Reality’
The NSA contractor accused of leaking a top secret report is getting a big financial boost to aid in her legal defense.
DOJ Drops Trademark Fight With Redskins
The Justice Department announced that it will allow restoration of the Washington Redskins’ trademarks in light of a recent Supreme Court decision.
How Large Agencies Fared Under the 2018 Budget Proposal
The 2018 budget proposal from the White House sets spending priorities for large federal agencies. Here is a summary for some key agencies.
Legislation Pushes Back Against DOJ’s New Prosecuting Guidelines
New legislation introduced in Congress is pushing back against a recently issued directive from the Justice Department to pursue the most serious charges possible against most criminal suspects.
Sessions Sets New Prosecutorial Guidelines for Justice Department
Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a memo establishing new prosecuting guidelines for the Justice Department and the types of crimes it pursues.
Tax Preparer Went Gambling Instead of Sending the IRS Her Clients’ Tax Payments
A Mississippi tax preparer has pleaded guilty to taking her customers’ payments intended for the IRS and spending them in local casinos.
Trump Administration to Revoke Federal Transgender Bathroom Guidance for Public Schools
The Trump administration has revoked guidelines issued by federal agencies under the Obama administration which instructed public schools to allow transgender students to use their preferred restroom facilities.
Leaking Information, Federal Employees and Political Ideology
An investigation into leaking intelligence information surrounding the resignation of national security adviser Michael Flynn has been requested by two House Committees. This begs the question, should federal employees work to oppose President Trump?
