Justice Department stories

Aug 3, 2026

Trump criticizes Jeanine Pirro over dropped Reflecting Pool case

President Trump publicly criticized U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro for dropping criminal charges against a former Olympian accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying she 'choked' and 'folded like an umbrella.'

Aug 3, 20264 sources

Jun 15, 2026

Trump Appoints James McDonald as US Attorney for Southern District of New York

President Trump has named James McDonald to lead the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, one of the most prominent and powerful federal prosecutor positions in the country.

Jun 15, 20261 source