A key Republican senator, Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, said he would back Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, smoothing the path for his ultimate confirmation by the Senate.

The news comes as two key Republicans are withholding their support over concerns about the Justice Department's deal with President Trump.

The case accuses the Trump administration of ignoring legislation designed to stop the spread of Chinese propaganda — and instead helping to broker a partial sale to businessmen close to Trump.

Tension in the nation's capital escalated over the question of who controls the city's police department after Washington, D.C.'s Attorney General sued over the White House's bid for full control.

Cowsert, a Republican, has served in the Georgia Senate since 2006.

After former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration, President-elect Donald Trump named Pam Bondi, a former attorney general of Florida, as his next pick for U.S. attorney general.

Allegations of sex trafficking and drug use had stirred controversy over Matt Gaetz being attorney general.

Blanche, a former federal prosecutor, represented Trump in several of his legal cases, including in his landmark federal conviction in New York.

In a post on Truth Social announcing the nomination of Gaetz, Trump said: "Few issues in America are more important than ending the partisan Weaponization of our Justice System." Gaetz said he would resign from the U.S. House of Representatives, effective immediately.

The statement from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton "corrects falsehoods" from critics who say death row inmate Robert Roberson was unjustifiably convicted in the death of his toddler child.

The attorney general pledged to restore the Justice Department to normal order. It hasn't been easy, and may not last.

Five years ago, Harris also said she’d "prosecute the case" against Trump. This time around, it hits a bit differently.

We bring you a special episode of Trump's Trials.

Host Scott Detrow speaks with former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Harry Litman. Although Litman is convinced the jury will convict Trump in the New York hush money trial he also gives a rundown of other possible outcomes in the case.

The courtroom has continued to be one of the main arenas for Trump's 2024 campaign, welcoming his allies from across the country in for a day of testimony.

A former Augusta University employee has been indicted for allegedly stealing more than $300,000 from the school, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced Thursday.