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Kash Patel likely to be named acting ATF Chief: Report
Washington DC, February 23: US President Donald Trump is expected to appoint newly confirmed FBI Director Kash Patel as the acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), a law enforcement agency under the Department of Justice, The Hill reported.
Ayush Ministry, Social Justice Dept to boost healthcare of elderly and fight social abuse
New Delhi, Feb 12: The Ministry of Ayush and the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the national capital, to improve the well-being of senior citizens and address the growing concern of substance abuse.
Trump administration 'expected' to fire FBI agents involved in January 6 Capitol attack investigation
Washington DC, February 1: After the removal of prosecutors who worked on criminal investigation into US President, the Trump administration is set to evaluate Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents involved in the investigation of January 6, 2021 US Capitol attack for possible removal, people briefed on the matter told CNN.
US Justice Department fires prosecutors who worked on Trump's criminal cases
Washington, DC, January 28: US Justice Department (DOJ) has fired several prosecutors who worked on criminal investigation into US President Donald Trump, CNN reported citing sources familiar with the matter.
Trump fires DOJ officials who investigated him post-2020 election defeat
Washington, Jan 28: The US Justice Department has fired over a dozen officials who were involved in investigations into President Donald Trump's actions following his loss in the 2020 presidential election.
Government committee recommends legal action against 'individual' accused by US of murder plot
New Delhi, January 15: A high-powered Enquiry Committee set up by the government in the wake of information provided by US authorities regarding activities of some organised criminal groups, terrorist organisations which undermined security interests of both countries, has recommended action against an individual whose earlier criminal links and antecedents also came to notice during the probe.
US: Special counsel Jack Smith, who led Donald Trump's prosecutions, resigns
Washington, DC, January 12: Jack Smith, the special counsel who led two failed federal prosecutions against US President-elect Donald Trump, resigned this week, the New York Times reported citing a footnote buried in court papers.
True goal to disrupt President Trump, US Congressman questions timing of US Justice Department's indictment of Gautam Adani
Washington DC, January 9: The US Justice Department's indictment of Gautam Adani and others has once again met with criticism.
US Judge blocks release of special counsel's final report on Donald Trump's investigation
Washington, DC, January 8: US District Judge Aileen Cannon has blocked the release of special counsel Jack Smith's final report on his probe into US President-elect Donald Trump, CNN reported.