DOJ Directive to FBI Regarding Terminations and Internal Review

Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove directed the FBI acting director to terminate eight FBI employees and identify all personnel assigned to Jan. 6 and Hamas cases for an internal review. This action is part of an effort to restore integrity, accountability, and responsiveness to President Trump's agenda.

Leaked Emails Regarding Capitol Riot Cases

Interim U.S. Attorney for DC, Ed Martin, expressed disappointment over leaked emails regarding internal review of Capitol riot cases. He criticized former Justice Department prosecutor for badmouthing their work on television. President Trump pardoned over 1,500 individuals connected to Capitol attack.

Federal Prosecutor's Response to Leaks and Criticism

The acting top federal prosecutor in Washington under President Donald Trump is angry about leaks to the press and is directing staff to scrutinize a former official's work on January 6 cases after she criticized him on TV.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's Hospitalization Secrecy

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization for complications from prostate cancer surgery was kept secret from the White House and the public for several days, leading to criticism of the Pentagon. An internal review largely absolved anyone of wrongdoing, citing no ill intent.