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Justice Department's Halligan Defends Outreach Amid Controversy

10/23/2025

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The Justice Department faced scrutiny over interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan's outreach to Lawfare reporter Anna Bower, which Bower described as unusual.
Halligan corrected Bower's characterization of a New York Times report after a lengthy exchange.
Halligan confirmed details about a grand jury investigation but insisted on maintaining confidentiality.
Justice Department spokesperson Natalie Baldassarre criticized Bower's reporting and noted Halligan's attempt to clarify facts.

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The Justice Department faced scrutiny over interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan's outreach to Lawfare reporter Anna Bower, which Bower described as unusual.
Halligan corrected Bower's characterization of a New York Times report after a lengthy exchange.
Halligan confirmed details about a grand jury investigation but insisted on maintaining confidentiality.
Justice Department spokesperson Natalie Baldassarre criticized Bower's reporting and noted Halligan's attempt to clarify facts.