Michael Gates, the former Huntington Beach city attorney who left to join the Trump administration in February, was fired from the U.S. Department of Justice “for cause,” personnel records obtained through a records request show.

The signature replacement comes as Trump has repeatedly criticized former President Joe Biden's use of the autopen to conduct executive business.

Republicans are seeking to overturn new congressional district lines that could result in five additional Democratic seats after voters approved the map last week.

The Justice Department is facing several court orders that land it in a position it often seeks to avoid: Revealing the private statements of its top political leaders.

The U.S. Justice Department has ordered federal prosecutors to provide examples of "unusual judicial system obstacles" they have faced during criminal or civil proceedings tied to immigration, assaults on law enforcement or "antifa,

The stage is set for a high-stakes legal and political fight between the Republican administration and Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is seen as a likely 2028 presidential contender.

The DOJ sues California, alleging the state's redistricting plan is racially gerrymandered and unconstitutional.

The unusual request for federal supervision came ahead of what will be a pivotal election in the battleground state next year.

The consent decree has been in place since 2012, following a federal investigation that uncovered patterns of misconduct within the department.

President Trump accused Democrats of using what he calls the "Epstein hoax" to defect blame for the government shutdown.