Carrie Johnson
Stories
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President-elect set to shape 'Trump judiciary' for next generation
Legal experts predict President-elect Donald Trump will move quickly next year to cement and extend his legacy in appointing federal judges.
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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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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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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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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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With his re-election, what's the future of Trump's criminal trials?
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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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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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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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'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.
