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Signage outside the Department of Justice building in Washington, D.C.
Jun 10, 2026

Trump’s AG pick stares down Senate confirmation hurdles

President Trump’s decision to nominate Todd Blanche as attorney general sets up a confirmation battle that will test whether a handful of increasingly restive Republican senators are prepared to defy Trump on a high-profile nominee.

Video lottery terminals at a Rapid Robert's gas station in Springfield
Apr 9, 2026

Torch Electronics suspending all video lottery operations in Missouri

Torch Electronics will suspend all video lottery terminal operations in Missouri amid a joint criminal investigation by the U.S. Attorney's and Attorney General's offices.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies Feb. 11 before a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Reuters)
Apr 2, 2026

Trump fires Attorney General Bondi, White House official says

Summary Trump removed Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general. Bondi criticized for handling Epstein sex-trafficking files. Bondi faced backlash from Trump allies and Republican lawmakers. House Oversight Committee subpoenaed Bondi […]

Pam Bondi testifies before a House Judiciary Committee hearing
Mar 4, 2026

DOJ aims to limit state ethics probes into its lawyers

The Justice Department proposes a rule allowing the attorney general to review and delay state ethics investigations into current or former DOJ lawyers.

Missouri Supreme Court building
Jan 9, 2026

State supreme court hears arguments in ballot summary case

The Missouri Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a landmark case relating to ballot summary language and the constitutional validity of a state statute.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. looks on during a press conference
May 5, 2025

19 states sue HHS over deep healthcare cuts

Attorneys general in 19 states and Washington, D.C., are challenging cuts to the U.S. Health and Human Services agency, saying the Trump administration's massive restructuring has destroyed life-saving programs and left states to pick up the bill for mounting health crises.

A vehicle passes in front of the Missouri Supreme Court building
Feb 18, 2025

Attorney general, circuit attorney argue before Missouri Supreme Court over appeal rights

The Missouri Supreme Court is weighing whether the state has the right to appeal after a St. Louis circuit court vacated a first-degree murder conviction.

The Missouri Supreme Court building shown at sunrise
Feb 18, 2025

Attorney general, circuit attorney argue before Missouri Supreme Court over appeal rights

The Missouri Supreme Court is weighing whether the state has the right to appeal after a St. Louis circuit court vacated a first-degree murder conviction. 

Eric Schmitt
Jun 11, 2019

Report: Black Missouri drivers 91 percent more likely to be stopped

A report from Missouri’s attorney general shows that black drivers across the state are 91 percent more likely than white motorists to be pulled over by police and newly collected […]

Eric Schmitt
Jun 11, 2019

Report: Black Missouri drivers 91 percent more likely to be stopped

A report from Missouri’s attorney general shows that black drivers across the state are 91 percent more likely than white motorists to be pulled over by police and newly collected […]

Mar 4, 2019

Ex-acting AG Matthew Whitaker leaves Justice Department

Former acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker has left the Justice Department. Justice Department spokeswoman Kerri Kupec says Whitaker’s last day was Saturday. Whitaker was replaced last month when William Barr […]

Mar 4, 2019

Ex-acting AG Matthew Whitaker leaves Justice Department

Former acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker has left the Justice Department. Justice Department spokeswoman Kerri Kupec says Whitaker’s last day was Saturday. Whitaker was replaced last month when William Barr […]

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