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Instead, the Trump nominee promised to enforce federal election laws — echoing a formulation recommended in an internal DOJ email.

Instead, the Trump nominee promised to enforce federal election laws — echoing a formulation recommended in an internal DOJ email.

One consistently works against civil rights. One worked on the Comey investigation. One worked for Jesse Helms.

One consistently works against civil rights. One worked on the Comey investigation. One worked for Jesse Helms.

A look at where things stand — and what might happen before the year is over.

A look at where things stand — and what might happen before the year is over.

Gregory Cook wants you to know that he’s an election law expert who supports Donald Trump.

Four more nominees on Wednesday wouldn’t say Joe Biden won the 2020 election.

Read the materials related to Dan Ballou’s public reprimand, obtained by Nomination Notes.

Four more nominees on Wednesday wouldn’t say Joe Biden won the 2020 election.

Samuel Adkisson repeatedly worked in defense of white students and job seekers.

Jesus Osete, who is currently Harmeet Dhillon’s deputy at DOJ, is up for a lifetime judgeship.

Zach West wrote to senators the day before his hearing to disclose additional items.

Zach West wrote to senators the day before his hearing to disclose additional items.

Jesus Osete, who is currently Harmeet Dhillon’s deputy at DOJ, is up for a lifetime judgeship.