Harry Litman

The Florida congressman lacks the character, record or ability to lead the Justice Department, confirming the president-elect's intent to dismantle the rule of law.

How detrimental will President-elect Donald Trump's second term be to the rule of law? We got the answer with Wednesday's announcement of his intent to nominate Florida Rep.

Former Justice Department official and current Talking Feds podcast host Harry Litman writes what Trump’s promises of political retribution mean and what roadblocks stand in his way.

In George Orwell's classic depiction of an authoritarian society, “Nineteen Eighty-four,” a key component of political control is the state's erasure

In George Orwell's classic depiction of an authoritarian society, “Nineteen Eighty-four,” a key component of political control is the state's erasure

The special counsel regulations that govern Smith require him to provide a confidential report to Attorney General Merrick Garland explaining his decisions for or against prosecution. Garland has already made it clear that if he gets a report from Smith, he will make it public.

By Harry Litman

The Manhattan DA just offered Judge Juan Merchan three ways to resolve Trump’s sentencing. Two would leave MAGA-world furious.

Donald Trump will not be going to jail. But his weaselly legal arguments must not be allowed to stand this week.

Within days of become AG, he assembled his deputies and told them to turn over every Trump rock. Blame a lumbering system—and an electorate that didn’t care.