Ken Dilanian

Ken Dilanian is the justice and intelligence correspondent for MS NOW.


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2mos ago
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Justice Department investigates top Minnesota Democrats amid ICE protests

The DOJ’s probe of Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey marks a new front in President Trump’s efforts to punish officials who have resisted his agenda.

2mos ago
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Top DOJ officials quit after their division refused to probe Minnesota ICE shooting

At least six leaders of the Civil Rights Division resigned because the section’s head, Harmeet Dhillon, decided not to investigate shooting of Renee Good.

2mos ago
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Trump DOJ fires prosecutor who declined to pursue James Comey case

The prominent career prosecutor had become the No. 2 official in the U.S. attorney’s office in the Eastern District of Virginia.

2mos ago
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Border czar Tom Homan didn’t receive normal background check during bribery probe

President-elect Trump initially balked at submitting names of likely nominees to the FBI for background checks, a basic step intended to flag possible financial conflicts or ethical problems.

2mos ago
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Kash Patel’s new ride of choice? An armored luxury BMW

The FBI director, who is under fire for use of government resources, also asked for an upgraded jet.

3mos ago
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FBI’s No. 2 confirms he’s moving on

Controversial deputy director has cleared out his office, sources tell MS NOW.

3mos ago
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Trump DOJ fails to secure a Letitia James indictment — for the second time in a row

The serial rejections join a stunning pattern of grand jury refusals in Donald Trump’s second term.

3mos ago
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Pipe bomb suspect confesses and has expressed support for Trump, sources say

But the FBI isn’t sure what motivated the suspect, Brian Cole Jr., to allegedly plant bombs outside GOP and Democratic party headquarters on the evening before the Jan. 6 Capitol attacks.

3mos ago
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Kash Patel ordered FBI detail to give girlfriend’s pal a lift home, sources say

The FBI director’s use of resources is under intense scrutiny as he insists he’s “a steward of the taxpayer dollars.”

3mos ago
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Grand jury fails to reindict Letitia James

But sources said there should be “no premature celebrations” because Trump’s Justice Department could try a third time to indict the New York attorney general on alleged mortgage fraud.