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DOJ Urges U.S. Attorneys to Investigate Political Violence

12/14/2025

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) asked all 93 U.S. attorneys for data on progress toward policy directives shortly before Thanksgiving.
The two-day deadline raised concerns about feasibility.
The data call sought inquiries into political violence after Charlie Kirk's murder, focusing on left-leaning groups and funding.
The request sought information on cartels and the cryptocurrency industry.
The data call is public, but results remain unclear and Congress may seek oversight.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) asked all 93 U.S. attorneys for data on progress toward policy directives shortly before Thanksgiving.
The two-day deadline raised concerns about feasibility.
The data call sought inquiries into political violence after Charlie Kirk's murder, focusing on left-leaning groups and funding.
The request sought information on cartels and the cryptocurrency industry.
The data call is public, but results remain unclear and Congress may seek oversight.