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Aug 16, 2026 Financial Crimes Enforcement Network terminated the congressionally mandated beneficial-ownership registry and destroyed all collected data Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
Treasury unilaterally dismantled a bipartisan anti-money-laundering tool enacted over presidential veto, obstructing law enforcement's ability to trace shell-company crime.
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- Treasury Department ends shell company beneficial ownership registry and destroys collected data — This week, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) in the Treasury Department ended the beneficial ownership registry established by Congress in 2021 through the Corporate Transparency Act—legislation passed
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced elimination of shell company ownership disclosure requirements — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the Treasury Department will no longer require shell companies to disclose the name, address, and identification of people who own an interest of more than 25% or who
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 83 – 2026-08-15–2026-08-21
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Aug 11, 2026 White House asked DOJ to revive dismissed vandalism charges against former Olympian David Hearn Corroborated Power and Authority
Direct White House pressure on prosecutors to reopen a case dropped for lack of evidence signals erosion of the traditional independence between the presidency and law enforcement.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
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- White House requests DOJ revive charges against former Olympian David Hearn — The White House requested that the Department of Justice weigh new charges against former Olympian David Hearn after US Attorney Jeanine Pirro dropped vandalism charges on 31 July 2026, citing insufficient evidence and
- White House directed Justice Department to reconsider Reflecting Pool vandalism prosecution — Trump's White House asked the Justice Department to examine whether prosecutors could bring new charges related to alleged vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 82 – 2026-08-08–2026-08-14
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Aug 8, 2026 Trump pressured U.S. Attorney Pirro to reverse a dropped indictment and prosecute a specific defendant Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The president publicly demanded a federal prosecutor reverse a dismissal based on the defendant's political affiliation, undermining prosecutorial independence.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
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- Trump attacks U.S. Attorney Pirro and demands she reverse decision to drop indictment — President Trump posted that "U.S.
- Trump demands U.S. Attorney Pirro prosecute David Hearn for reflecting pool damage — President Trump continues to insist that vandals, not poor installation, caused damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and demands that U.S.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 82 – 2026-08-08–2026-08-14
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Aug 5, 2026 Raúl Torrez filed lawsuit accusing DOJ of stonewalling an Epstein investigation Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
A state attorney general sued the Justice Department for withholding investigative records, testing federal transparency obligations toward state prosecutors.
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- New Mexico sues DOJ for withholding Epstein investigation documents — New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a lawsuit in US District Court for the District of Columbia against the Department of Justice and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, alleging the DOJ "stonewalled" the
- Complaint filed: State of New Mexico v. U.S. Department of Justice (D.D.C.) — New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a complaint in federal district court against the Department of Justice and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, alleging that DOJ reneged on a 2019 agreement to share
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 81 – 2026-08-01–2026-08-07
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Aug 3, 2026 Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington filed complaint challenging Treasury's settlement-disclosure policy Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
A watchdog group sued to force disclosure of Judgment Fund settlement recipients, including pardoned defendants, challenging executive secrecy over public spending.
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- Complaint filed: Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington v. U.S. Department of the Treasury — Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) filed a complaint in D.D.C.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 81 – 2026-08-01–2026-08-07
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Jul 30, 2026 The Senate Judiciary Committee postponed and then canceled a vote on Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The delay showed the Senate using confirmation leverage to demand changes to a disputed executive settlement tied to Trump's personal interests.
Independently corroborated by8 independent news desks
Reuters · NPR · ABC News · NBC News · The Hill · New York Post · The Washington Times · The Dispatch
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- US Senate Judiciary Committee Postpones Vote on Todd Blanche's Nomination — The US Senate Judiciary Committee postponed a vote on Todd Blanche's nomination for US attorney general.
- Senate Judiciary Committee Halts AG Nomination Vote — The Senate Judiciary Committee has canceled the vote on Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 80 – 2026-07-25–2026-07-31
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Jul 30, 2026 President Trump refused to end a tax immunity agreement and related settlement fund tied to his tax records case Corroborated Power and Authority
The refusal showed presidential power being used to preserve personal legal protections, blurring the line between public office and private interest.
Independently corroborated by1 independent news desk
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- Trump Refuses to End Tax Immunity Agreement — President Donald Trump refused to officially end a controversial agreement granting him broad tax immunity and creating a $1.8 billion slush fund.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 80 – 2026-07-25–2026-07-31
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Mar 5, 2026 The Department of Justice proposed a rule requiring state bars to wait for DOJ review before pursuing ethics complaints against DOJ lawyers Corroborated Power and Authority
The proposal would give the department first control over misconduct review of its own lawyers, weakening outside accountability for federal legal power.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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- DOJ proposes rule to review ethics complaints against its lawyers first — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has proposed a new rule that would require state bar associations to delay their investigations into ethics complaints against DOJ attorneys until the DOJ has completed its own review.
- DOJ Proposes Rule to Control Ethics Complaints Against Its Lawyers — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has proposed a rule that would allow it to review state bar complaints against its attorneys before state bar authorities can proceed with their investigations.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 59 – 2026-02-28–2026-03-06
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Feb 23, 2026 Judge Aileen Cannon permanently blocked the release of Volume Two of Jack Smith's report on the classified documents case Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The order restricted public and congressional access to a major investigative record, limiting transparency around alleged presidential misconduct.
Independently corroborated by6 independent news desks
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- Judge Blocks Release of Special Counsel Report — U.S.
- Judge blocks release of Jack Smith’s report on Trump documents case — On February 23, 2026, U.S.
- Judge blocks release of Jack Smith’s report on Trump — Judge Aileen Cannon blocked the release of special counsel Jack Smith's report regarding Trump's retention of classified documents.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 58 – 2026-02-21–2026-02-27
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Feb 23, 2026 The Department of Justice withheld, reviewed, restored, or was accused of omitting Epstein-related records involving Donald Trump and other figures Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The shifting handling of the files raised sustained concerns that politically sensitive records were being selectively hidden or managed.
Independently corroborated by6 independent news desks
Associated Press · NPR · PBS · BBC · New York Post · The Washington Times
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- DOJ Withholding Epstein Files Related to Trump — An NPR investigation has revealed that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is withholding certain files related to allegations that former President Trump sexually abused a minor, as part of the Epstein case.
- DOJ Withholds Documents Related to Trump and Epstein Allegations — NPR reported that the Department of Justice has withheld documents related to allegations involving Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein.
- DOJ Document Review on Epstein Investigation — The Department of Justice announced a review of documents released in connection with the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
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Chaos is used as a strategy to fragment focus and disable accountabilityCrimes committed by elite donors or allies are concealed, not prosecutedGovernment archives are sealed, sanitized, or destroyedInvestigations into corruption are blocked, buried, or retaliated againstLaw is a weapon of the state, not a limit on its powerTransparency laws are weakened or unenforced
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 58 – 2026-02-21–2026-02-27
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Feb 7, 2026 Senior FBI officials halted a civil-rights investigation into the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
Stopping the inquiry raised concerns that political narratives were overriding impartial investigation of possible official abuse.
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- Immigration Agent Shooting Investigation Halted — An investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an immigration agent was halted by senior officials, including Kash Patel.
- FBI Halts ICE Killing Investigation — Senior FBI officials, including Director Kash Patel, ordered agents to cease a warrant execution to search Renee Good's vehicle, part of a civil rights investigation into her death by an ICE agent.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 56 – 2026-02-07–2026-02-13
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Jan 24, 2026 A federal judge ordered the preservation of evidence in the Alex Pretti shooting case Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The order protected the integrity of a future investigation after state officials said federal actors were blocking access and risking evidence loss.
Independently corroborated by8 independent news desks
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- Federal Judge Orders Preservation of Evidence in Pretti Case — A Trump-appointed federal judge issued an order on January 24, 2026, instructing the administration not to destroy or alter evidence related to the killing of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents.
- Federal Judge Blocks Evidence Destruction in Alex Pretti Case — A federal judge issued an order preventing the Trump administration from destroying or altering evidence related to the killing of Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis.
- Minnesota Attorney General files lawsuit against DHS officials — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed a lawsuit against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other officials, seeking a temporary restraining order to prevent the destruction of evidence related to the
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 54 – 2026-01-24–2026-01-30
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Jan 23, 2026 President Trump pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The pardon raised concerns that access and money could shape criminal mercy, weakening equal accountability under law.
Independently corroborated by6 independent news desks
The Wall Street Journal · BBC · PBS · CNBC · National Review · The Dispatch
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- Trump Pardons Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao — President Trump pardoned Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, who had pleaded guilty to breaking anti-money laundering laws.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 53 – 2026-01-17–2026-01-23
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Jan 19, 2026 The Department of Justice missed the deadline to release Epstein investigative files required by law Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The failure showed executive noncompliance with a statutory transparency mandate, weakening accountability to Congress and the public.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
Time · PBS · Miami Herald · The Atlantic · New York Post
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- DOJ Fails to Release Epstein Files by Congressional Deadline — The Department of Justice, under the Trump administration, has not complied with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which required the release of all investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein by December 19, 2025.
- Justice Department Misses Deadline for Epstein Files Release — The Justice Department failed to meet the congressionally mandated deadline to release all investigative files related to Jeffrey Epstein, as required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 53 – 2026-01-17–2026-01-23
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Jan 14, 2026 The Justice Department treated the Renee Good case as an assault-on-officer matter rather than a civil-rights investigation Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The choice redirected institutional scrutiny away from federal force and toward protecting the officer, narrowing accountability pathways.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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- DOJ investigates shooting of Renee Good as assault on federal officer — The Department of Justice decided to investigate the shooting of Renee Good not as a civil rights violation but as an assault on a federal officer, focusing on her ties to local activists rather than the actions of the
- DOJ Declines Civil-Rights Investigation into Minneapolis ICE Shooting — The Department of Justice (DOJ) under the Trump administration has declined to open a civil-rights investigation into a shooting involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis.
- DOJ Declines Civil Rights Investigation into ICE Shooting — The Department of Justice has declined to open a civil-rights investigation into the killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 52 – 2026-01-10–2026-01-16
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Jan 12, 2026 Federal prosecutors and DOJ civil-rights officials resigned over the refusal to investigate the Renee Good shooting as a civil-rights case Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The resignations signaled an internal breakdown in federal civil-rights enforcement around a high-profile use-of-force case.
Independently corroborated by6 independent news desks
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- Mass Resignation in DOJ's Civil Rights Division — At least four leaders of the DOJ's Civil Rights Division resigned after the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, Harmeet Dhillon, decided not to investigate the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer.
- Resignation of Minnesota Federal Prosecutors — Six federal prosecutors in Minnesota resigned over the Department of Justice's (DOJ) decision to investigate the widow of a woman killed by an ICE agent, while refusing to investigate the shooting itself.
- Federal prosecutors resign over lack of investigation into ICE shooting — Six federal prosecutors from the US attorney’s office in Minnesota and four leaders from the Department of Justice's civil rights division resigned in protest over the decision not to investigate the fatal shooting of
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 52 – 2026-01-10–2026-01-16
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Jan 10, 2026 The FBI took over the Renee Good shooting investigation and excluded state investigators Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The takeover limited local accountability for federal force and narrowed independent review of a killing that triggered public protest.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
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- FBI limits cooperation with local law enforcement in ICE shooting case — Following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by ICE agent Jonathan E.
- FBI takes over investigation of Minneapolis ICE shooting — The FBI has taken over the investigation into the shooting death of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, removing the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) from the case.
- FBI Takes Over Investigation into ICE Shooting in Minneapolis — The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has taken over the investigation into the shooting death of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
Traits
Dissent is reframed as disorder, treason, or terrorismGovernment archives are sealed, sanitized, or destroyedInvestigations into corruption are blocked, buried, or retaliated againstLaw is a weapon of the state, not a limit on its powerSurveillance of ordinary citizens increases; elite crimes remain opaque
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 52 – 2026-01-10–2026-01-16
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Jan 8, 2026 The FBI took full control of the Renee Good shooting investigation and excluded Minnesota investigators Corroborated Institutions and Governance
Federal control over the case narrowed outside scrutiny and raised doubts about the independence of the investigative process.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
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- FBI takes over investigation of ICE agent shooting — The FBI has assumed full control of the investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, revoking the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's (BCA) access to case materials
- Minnesota BCA Withdraws from ICE Shooting Investigation — The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) announced its withdrawal from the investigation into the shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
- FBI takes over investigation of ICE shooting in Minneapolis — The FBI has taken full control of the investigation into the shooting death of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis, excluding state investigators from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 51 – 2026-01-03–2026-01-09
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Jan 6, 2026 The Department of Justice revealed in court filings that it had released less than 1% of the Epstein files Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The disclosure showed continued noncompliance with a transparency law and deepened concerns about executive resistance to mandated disclosure.
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- DOJ Releases Less Than 1% of Epstein Files — A court filing has revealed that the U.S.
- Trump Administration Fails to Release Epstein Files — The Trump administration did not comply with a congressional requirement to release the Epstein files, having released less than 1% of the documents by the deadline, which was more than two weeks past due.
- DOJ Delays Release of Epstein Files — The Department of Justice has disclosed that it is still reviewing millions of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, with less than 1% released so far.
Traits
Chaos is used as a strategy to fragment focus and disable accountabilityInvestigations into corruption are blocked, buried, or retaliated againstLaw is a weapon of the state, not a limit on its powerSurveillance of ordinary citizens increases; elite crimes remain opaqueTransparency laws are weakened or unenforced
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 51 – 2026-01-03–2026-01-09
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Dec 4, 2025 President Trump pardoned Tim Leiweke Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The pardon ended a corruption case against a well-connected executive, reinforcing concerns that clemency was being used to protect elite defendants.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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- Trump pardons entertainment executive Tim Leiweke — On Tuesday, President Donald Trump issued a full and unconditional pardon to Tim Leiweke, a sports and entertainment executive who was indicted by the Justice Department earlier this year.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 46 – 2025-11-29–2025-12-05
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Nov 15, 2025 The Department of Justice entered settlement talks with Michael Flynn over his claim against the government Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The talks raised questions about whether institutional legal judgments were being shaped by political loyalty rather than ordinary litigation standards.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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- DOJ in talks to settle with Michael Flynn — The Department of Justice is reportedly in discussions to settle a $50 million claim by Michael Flynn against the government related to his investigation for lying to the FBI.
- Trump Administration Seeks Settlement with Michael Flynn — The Trump administration is engaged in settlement discussions with Michael Flynn, Trump's former national security advisor, over a lawsuit Flynn filed against the federal government.
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Week 44 – 2025-11-15–2025-11-21
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Nov 7, 2025 President Trump pardoned 77 people tied to efforts to overturn the 2020 election Corroborated Power and Authority
The mass pardons reduced federal accountability for election subversion and used clemency to shield political allies.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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- Trump Pardons 77 Individuals Involved in 2020 Election Subversion — On November 7, 2025, former President Donald Trump signed pardons for 77 individuals connected to efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 42 – 2025-11-01–2025-11-07
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Nov 4, 2025 Congressman Jamie Raskin accused the Justice Department of covering up in the Epstein inquiry and demanded answers Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The accusation framed a possible failure of executive accountability in a high-profile criminal investigation.
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- Congressman Jamie Raskin Accuses DOJ of Cover-Up in Epstein Inquiry — Congressman Jamie Raskin has accused the Trump administration's Department of Justice (DOJ) of a "gigantic cover-up" for abruptly ending an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's alleged co-conspirators.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 42 – 2025-11-01–2025-11-07
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Sep 23, 2025 Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee voted against subpoenas for bank executives tied to Epstein-related transactions Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The vote limited congressional fact-finding in a high-profile matter and weakened oversight of possible elite misconduct.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
Politico · CNBC · USA Today · The Hill · National Review
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- House Judiciary Committee Votes Against Subpoenas for Bank Executives — The House Judiciary Committee, controlled by Republicans, voted not to subpoena the CEOs of JPMorgan Chase, Bank of New York Mellon, Bank of America, and Deutsche Bank for testimony and records related to approximately
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Week 36 – 2025-09-20–2025-09-26
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Sep 22, 2025 The Justice Department reduced the Public Integrity Section to two attorneys Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The staffing collapse sharply weakened institutional capacity to investigate public corruption at the federal level.
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- DOJ Public Integrity Section Shrinks Under Trump — The number of attorneys in the Justice Department's Public Integrity Section has dropped from 36 to two since Trump's term began.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 36 – 2025-09-20–2025-09-26
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