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DOJ Overhauls Probe, Settles Page Suit, Fires Official

4/24/2026

Left

DiGenova Oversees Probe

Joseph diGenova, a Trump ally, became senior advisor in the Southern District of Florida to oversee the “grand conspiracy” probe.
The U.S. Department of Justice abruptly withdrew dozens of grand-jury subpoenas in a probe of former intelligence officials, creating disarray.
$1.25 million settlement paid by the Department of Justice resolved former Trump adviser Carter Page’s lawsuit.
Maria Medetis Long was removed after questioning the basis for charging CIA Director John Brennan.

Right

Kurt Olsen Demands

Attorney Kurt Olsen, a former Navy SEAL, demanded Mojave Research locate foreign code in Dominion voting machines despite no evidence.
The Justice Department agreed to pay $1.25 million to settle former Trump adviser Carter Page’s lawsuit alleging illegal surveillance.
President Donald Trump named Olsen Director of Election Security, giving him DOJ and FBI resources.
White House officials Stephen Miller urged expanding probe to Georgia and Arizona, prompting FBI seizures.

Center

DOJ Probes SPLC

The Justice Department disclosed a criminal probe into the Southern Poverty Law Center while finalizing the settlement.
Carter Page’s lawsuit was settled as the DOJ agreed to pay $1.25 million over alleged illegal surveillance.
The settlement covers only the government’s role, excluding FBI officials James Comey and Andrew McCabe.
Solicitor General John Sauer said case was moot, and SPLC’s CEO vowed to defend it.

Blindspot

Left coverage emphasized the Justice Department’s abrupt withdrawal of grand-jury subpoenas and the resulting internal disarray, a detail absent from Right coverage.
Right coverage focused on election-security investigations and Dominion voting-machine issues, which were not highlighted in the Left summary.

History

Historical Context

In 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice settled a lawsuit with Carter Page for $1.25 million over allegations of illegal surveillance, stemming from his connections to the controversial Steele dossier. This case reflects ongoing tensions within the DOJ, particularly involving figures like James Comey and Andrew McCabe, and highlights broader concerns about election security and civil liberties that resonate with past intelligence oversight controversies.

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DiGenova Oversees Probe

Joseph diGenova, a Trump ally, became senior advisor in the Southern District of Florida to oversee the “grand conspiracy” probe.
The U.S. Department of Justice abruptly withdrew dozens of grand-jury subpoenas in a probe of former intelligence officials, creating disarray.
$1.25 million settlement paid by the Department of Justice resolved former Trump adviser Carter Page’s lawsuit.
Maria Medetis Long was removed after questioning the basis for charging CIA Director John Brennan.

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