Sycophantic prosecutions are ancient. During the Roman Empire, informers brought charges against the emperor’s perceived enemies and were rewarded.

As the acting attorney general prepares for confirmation hearings, his DOJ is showcasing its willingness to intimidate reporters whose revelations have upset the president.

Todd Blanche faces his biggest public test Wednesday in his bid to serve as President Donald Trump’s fourth confirmed attorney general: a Senate Judiciary Committee with a pair of…

At the beginning of Trump's second term, Blanche was confirmed by the Senate to serve as second in command at the Justice Department.