The Department of Justice (DOJ) was the 4th addition to the President's Cabinet established by law on June 22, 1870 by Congress during the presidency of Ulysses S Grant; however, the office of the Attorney General (AG) was created by the Judiciary Act of 1789. In the beginning, the AG was a part-time job that paid less than other cabinet members because they thought that the lawyers would continue their private practices. With the Act to Establish the Department of Justice, the AG's responsibilities drastically increased. He was now responsible for supervising all US attorneys (who were under the Department of the Interior), prosecuting all federal crimes, representing the US in all court actions, and barred the use of private attorneys by members of the Federal government.
An office of Solicitor General was created to supervise and conduct government litigation at SCOTUS. And one of the first actions by the Solicitor General's office was to fight domestic terrorist groups using both violence and lawfare to oppose the US Constitution and Bill of Rights [seems we continue to have this problem in our modern society]. This is the office that prosecuted the Klu Klux Klan in the early 1870s. They tapered off because they did not have the manpower to go after all of the Klan.
When the Interstate Commerce Act was passed in 1887, the DOJ was tasked with performing the law enforcement aspect of the act. By 1884, control of federal prisons was transferred to the DOJ from the Department of the Interior. In 1933, President Franklin D Roosevelt added . . . functions of prosecuting in the courts of the United States claims and demands by, and offsenses [sic] against, the Government of the United States, and of defending claims and demands against the Government, and of supervising the work of United States attorneys, marshals, and clerks in connection therewith, now exercised by any agency or officer...
After Watergate, the Ethics in Government Act was passed and assigned to the DOJ for enforcement which enabled the DOJ to distance itself from the president. However, the autopen administration used the DOJ to target political opponents starting with President Trump himself, adding the J6 rally attendees, and going after associates of the 1st Trump Administration (much of it successful since they used the corrupt judicial system full of activist judges, many of whom were not born or raised in the US).
Currently, the DOJ oversees domestic enforcement of federal laws and the administration of justice. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), US Marshals Service, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Drug Enforcement Administration, and Federal Bureau of Prisons fall under the DOJ's jurisdiction. In addition, there are 8 divisions of lawyers covering Criminal, Civil, Antitrust, Tax, Civil Rights, Environment and Natural Resources, National Security, and Justice management as well as US attorneys' offices for each of the 94 US Federal Judicial Districts.
The US Attorney General, who is 6th in the line of succession to the presidency, serves as the head of the department. The president sends his nominee for the position to the Senate Chamber of Congress. He was confirmed by the Senate as PN1078 received June 8, 2026 on August 8, 2026 with a vote of 50 (50 GOP) to 49 (2 GOP, 45 Democrat, and 2 Independents) with 1 member not voting (McConnell R-KY). Todd Blanche became the 88th AG when he was sworn in to the office on August 10, 2026.
Presidential actions:
Executive Orders:
On September 29, 2026, President Trump signed the EO 14432 Streamlining Access to Government Services Through America.gov to make interacting digitally with all US Government websites simple, fast, accurate, secure, and respectful. However, even though there will be one portal through which individuals will interact with the government, each agency maintains custody and control of its records, systems, responsibilities, and authority (click here for the 1m33s video launch of America.gov).
On September 29, 2026, President Trump signed the EO 14433 Eliminating Disease-Carrying Pests And Restoring Enjoyment Of The Great Outdoors specifically ticks and mosquitos, using smart land management techniques and procedures, natural predator populations, non-chemical pest control measures, and advanced technologies, including sterile insect techniques and insect control tools developed with safe and effective biotechnologies. [This makes me wonder if Bill Gates had a hand in this EO.]
On September 29, 2026, President Trump signed the EO 14434 Inaugurating The Era Of Super Intelligence renames AI (Artificial Intelligence) to SI (Super Intelligence) in all government departments and agencies.
Today, the First Lady joins me in prayer, sympathy, and gratitude for every American whose loved one gave the last full measure of devotion. As Commander in Chief, I pledge to do everything in my power to love and support them and to valiantly safeguard the blessed freedom their spouses, children, and parents died to defend. . . . NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Sunday, September 27, 2026, as Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day. I call upon all Government officials to display the flag of the United States over Government buildings, and I encourage the American people to display the flag and hold appropriate ceremonies as an expression of our Nation’s gratitude and respect.
HR3657 - Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act was introduced by Kim Schrier (D-WA-8) on June 29, 2025 to amend the Federal Power Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to annually submit to Congress a report on the status of ongoing hydropower relicensing applications. The bill had 3 cosponsors (2 GOP and 1 Democrat). This bill is summarized as follows:
This bill directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to report annually to Congress on the status of the relicensing process for each application for a renewed hydropower dam license.
This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 the planning, design, and construction of the Assiniboine and Sioux Rural Water System and the Dry Prairie Rural Water System, both located in Montana.
This bill confers jurisdiction to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims for the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma's land claim arising under the Treaty of Grouseland. The court must render judgement without regard to the statute of limitations or any delay-based defense. This jurisdiction expires unless such a claim is filed within one year.
All other claims, including any future claims, of the tribe to land in Illinois are extinguished.
This bill establishes the General George C. Marshall House in Leesburg, Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System to promote public appreciation of the historic contributions made by George Catlett Marshall, Jr. (George Catlett Marshall, Jr. served as Army Chief of Staff during World War II, and later as Secretary of State, president of the American Red Cross, and Secretary of Defense.)
The bill designates the George C. Marshall International Center as the management entity for the affiliated area. The Department of the Interior must enter into an agreement with the center that describes the roles and responsibilities for management of the affiliated area. Further, Interior may provide technical assistance and enter into cooperative agreements with the center for the purpose of providing financial assistance for the marketing, marking, interpretation, and preservation of the affiliated area.
S759 - Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act was introduced by Ted Cruz (R-TX) on February 26, 2025 to provide for the standardization, publication, and accessibility of data relating to public outdoor recreational use of Federal waterways, and for other purposes. The bill had 1 cosponsor (1 Independent). This bill is summarized as follows:
This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to publish geospatial data related to public recreational use of federal waterways (e.g., boating and fishing).
Under the bill, NOAA must consult with relevant stakeholders (including state and local governments, Indian tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations) to develop and adopt standards for the coordination and dissemination of geospatial data relating to fishing restrictions and recreational vessels' use of federal waterways, including the exclusive economic zone of the United States (EEZ). (The EEZ generally includes waters between 3 and 200 miles seaward from the U.S. coastline.)
Within four years after the bill is enacted, NOAA must provide geographic information system data on a public website that identifies and describes the locations where and conditions under which certain recreational activities are restricted in federal waterways. Specifically, the website must identify (1) locations where fishing restrictions are imposed, (2) areas in the EEZ with restrictions on specified recreational vessel types, and (3) federally protected areas (e.g., National Marine Sanctuaries). NOAA must also continue to provide digitized navigation information related to the EEZ and make the information available on the website to the extent practicable.
The bill allows NOAA to coordinate and partner with nonfederal entities to carry out this bill. It also directs NOAA to work with other federal agencies to ensure compatibility and interoperability among federal databases with respect to collecting and disseminating geospatial data related to the public outdoor recreational use of the EEZ.
This bill renames the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center located in Casper, Wyoming, as the Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center.
S2398 - Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act was introduced by Susan M Collins (R-ME) on July 23, 2025, to reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes. The bill had 23 cosponsors (8 GOP, 14 Democrats, and 1 Independent). The bill is summarized as follows:
This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 activities of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to address vector-borne diseases (e.g., diseases spread by bites from ticks or mosquitoes). These activities include (1) a national strategy, (2) grants for regional centers of excellence, and (3) cooperative agreements with state, local, and tribal health departments to increase capacity for preventing and responding to vector-borne diseases.
Stand-Alone Fact Sheets:
On September 25, 2026, the White House published the release Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Advances a Fair and Reciprocal Relationship with China While Hosting Historic State Visit announcing the arrival of 2 giant pandas leased by China to the Atlanta Zoo, China's arrest of 221 Chinese citizens for manufacture and distribution of precursor chemicals to illicit drug producers in North America, and China's addition of orphines to their class of deadly drugs. During the visit, both nations participated in operationalizing the Boards of Trade and Investment agreed upon during President Trump's visit to China in May (discussed in my May 13, 2026, May 14, 2026, May 15, 2026, May 16, 2026, and May 19, 2026 ANP Articles). Both countries agree to build a constructive relationship of strategic stability on the basis of respect, fairness, and reciprocity.
Carl Bednarski, of Michigan, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring May 21, 2034.
John Grunewald II, of Oklahoma, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring May 21, 2032.
James Russell Middleton, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring October 13, 2030.
John Coale, of Maryland, to be Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, with the rank and status of Ambassador.
Dino LaVerghetta, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the State of Kuwait.
William Makaneole, of Hawaii, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Turkmenistan.
Mark Priebe, of Virginia, to be Inspector General, Department of Education.
Justin Schwab, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Reid McAlister Creswell, of South Carolina, to be United States Marshal for the District of South Carolina for the term of four years.
James Christopher Edge, of North Carolina, to be United States Marshal for the Western District of North Carolina for the term of four years.
Christian Ehrhardt, of New York, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Cameroon.
Gregory Ibach, of Nebraska, to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs.
James Richard Jackson, of Texas, to be United States Marshal for the Eastern District of Texas for the term of four years.
Scott Krueger, of Indiana, to be United States Marshal for the Northern District of Indiana for the term of four years.
Robert Steinau, of Maryland, to be Inspector General, National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Jeffrey Zisk, of Texas, to be a Commissioner of the Postal Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring November 22, 2026. [Included twice on the posting for the same position so I only included him once here.]
As it is referred to in the Torah as the “Sabbath of Sabbaths,” Yom Kippur empowers those of the Jewish faith to renew their unwavering relationship with the Creator through fasting, prayer, and charity. As the High Holy Days come to a close, and the fate of the year ahead is inscribed and sealed, my Administration is resolved to defend every American’s sacred right to freedom of religion. May the Almighty bless you all with renewed strength and abundant faith on this holy day, and may He continue to bless the United States of America.
This week, we celebrate the students, faculty, alumni, and communities whose dedication has sustained HBCUs from their founding to this very day. These great American institutions demonstrate what is possible when talent is met with opportunity, hard work is rewarded, and excellence is expected. As we reflect on their remarkable history, my Administration remains committed to ensuring that HBCUs continue empowering Americans to develop their God-given talents, pursue the American Dream, and lead our Nation toward an even stronger, more prosperous, and more glorious future.
On September 24, 2026, the White House published the Presidential Message on the Beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, the first American-born bishop to be beatified (Father Stanley Rother was the first martyr to be beatified; both Father Rother and the Catholic process of beatification are discussed in my July 28, 2026 ANP Article). Archbishop Sheen pioneered the use of media to spread the word of the Gospel. His programs bested American legends in the ratings. On one of the Archbishop's most remembered shows in the 1960s he identified a new type of violence that’s sweeping our country, our schools, and our streets that involves destruction of everything that is in the past. He stated:
Our Nation is too full of those that are crying, “Down… Down with schools. Down with the churches. Down with teachers. Down with government. Down with the police. Can you build anything down? . . . You cannot… Let’s begin now to use the word ‘Up.’ Up from all of this filth. Up from this violence… Up—up to God.
Today, our Nation proudly celebrates the hunters and fishermen who champion their sport and take to the field and stream—whose heritage is America’s heritage. Together, we will preserve this cherished tradition, and as long as I am President, the best hunting and fishing will always be found here in the United States of America.
On September 21, 2026, the White House published the release G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial Concludes with Four Consensus Outcomes to support affordable, scalable, and context-specific pathways to expand household energy access: 1) liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) can be used where it is a reliable and scalable means of displacing traditional biomass; 2) permitting and regulatory processes will be revised to be more efficient, predictable, and effective; 3) a water reuse initiative will be promoted in communities, energy production, manufacturing, agriculture, and other sectors; and 4) a critical minerals statement to voluntarily cooperate to build resilient, affordable, secure, and diversified critical minerals value chains. The ministerial agreed that energy is the essential ingredient to everything we do. (President Trump and Secretary of Commerce discuss energy 56m40s video.)
On September 21, 2026, the White House published the release White House Access Is a Privilege — Not a Right providing a brief history of stretching back to 2009 of how the White House residents have banned various news outlets in partial justification for the removal of CNN, MS Now, and Politico for false reporting. The release points out that the First Amendment protects their right to publish; it does not entitle them to a hard pass, briefing room seat, or place in the press pool.
On September 22, 2026, the White House published the release President Trump Inks Historic Arctic Security Agreement in which America is guaranteed forever access to defend Greenland, create permanent US military installations, and barring adversaries of the US from establishing a military presence or sensitive investment in the continent without US approval. (video 13m31s Trilateral Agreement for Greenland signing)
On September 25, 2026, the White House published the release Presidential Public Service Announcements Are Nothing New to attempt to clear up the fact that President Trump's announcements are NOT campaign ads and he is doing nothing more than every other modern-day president has done. In addition, Presidential Public Service Announcements were well known to President Woodrow Wilson and President Franklin D Roosevelt - they just used posters, films, national speakers, and radio back then.
On September 27, 2026, the White House published the release U.S.-China Board of Trade has provided a list of products recommended for reduced tariff treatment for both China (written in Chinese) and the US (written in English). This list is of 'comparable products' as described in the terms of reference framework.
On September 28, 2026, the White House published the release Mined, Melted, and Poured in America: President Trump Reverses Years of Anti-Mining Policy which will create 1,750 permanent Iowa jobs. It will support around 6,000 construction jobs during the construction phase and add $95 billion to the US economy over the next decade by producing 7.5 million tons of steel at the start rising to 10 million tons when at capacity. The release details how the democrat leaders have blocked, banned, canceled, and generally banned new mining in the US which severely restricted the steel industry.
S4668 - Protect College Sports Act of 2026 was introduced by Ted Cruz (R-TX) on June 2, 2026 to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and to promote fair competition among intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes. The bill has 9 cosponsors (4 GOP and 5 Democrats). It was passed by the Senate on September 28, 2026, in a vote of 77-22 (with 2 GOP, 1 Independent, and 18 Democrats voting against) and 1 member not voting (Sullivan, R-AK). The bill is summarized as follows:
This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited antitrust exemption for schools and conferences to pool and sell certain college sports media rights. The requirements address elements of the court-approved agreement to settle In re College Athlete NIL Litigation (i.e., House settlement).
First, the bill statutorily prohibits institutions, conferences, or interstate intercollegiate athletic associations (e.g., the National Collegiate Athletic Association [NCAA]) from restricting student athletes from entering NIL agreements (subject to specified limitations). Students must report to their institution NIL compensation greater than $600.
The bill requires agents to register with a state and caps agent endorsement contract fees at 5%.
The bill also provides student athletes with one transfer without losing athletic eligibility and restricts football personnel from becoming the head football coach at a different institution during the same season.
Further, the bill prohibits institutions, conferences, or specified entities acting for the benefit of an institution from providing athletes with compensation that circumvents the limit on sharing revenue with student athletes established under the House settlement. The bill also makes the limit permanent and provides for an annual inflation adjustment.
The bill generally prohibits Division I conferences from reducing the number of varsity or Olympic sports teams that a member institution must sponsor. Specifically, large institutions ($80 million or more in annual athletics revenue) must offer and maintain at least as many grant-in-aid opportunities and roster spots for sports that do not generate positive net revenue as the institution provided during academic year 2024-25. The bill provides for a waiver of this requirement under certain circumstances of financial hardship and the requirements expire nine years after the enactment of the bill.
Additionally, the bill establishes (subject to specified conditions) a limited antitrust exemption for institutions or conferences that form joint agreements to transfer their sports telecasting rights to a third party. Such an agreement requires participation from at least 75% of the institutions in the Football Bowl Subdivision.
On September 30, 2026, the White House published the release Democrats UNANIMOUSLY Vote AGAINST the Stop Insider Trading Act [is anyone truly surprised by this?]. The release states: . . . EVERY SENATE DEMOCRAT BLOCKED this legislation to root out corruption in Washington and ban Members of Congress, their spouses, and their dependent children from purchasing individual stocks from publicly traded companies. Members of Congress shouldn’t be buying individual stocks while writing laws and making decisions that directly move financial markets.
On September 24, 2026, the Office of the First Lady published the statement First Lady Melania Trump Releases Details on the State Dinner with His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of The People’s Republic of China, and Madame Peng Liyuan explaining that the First Course consisted of Yellow Squash Velouté, Wild Mushroom FricasséeCrispy Pancetta, and Scallion Oil. The Second Course consisted of Sesame Crusted Sea Bass, Braised Baby Bok ChoyRoasted Garden Eggplant, and Sauce Verte. Dessert was Vanilla Crémeux & White House Honey Ice Cream. Entertainment was provided by Mr. Christopher Macchio, a classically trained tenor who performed at the 2025 Presidential Inauguration and performances by military musicians from the United States Marines Corps and the United States Army, including “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, “The Commandant’s Own” United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, the United States Army Chorus, and the United States Army Strings.
On September 29, 2026, the Office of the First Lady published the statement First Lady Melania Trump Announces 2026 Fall Garden Tours covering the South Lawn, Rose Garden, White House Kitchen Garden, White House Beehive, and the new helipad. Tours will be conducted Saturday, October 17 from 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM, and Sunday, October 18 from 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM and a free timed ticket is required for everyone (including children). Timed tickets can be found at the White House Visitor Center starting at 8:30am on each tour day first come-first served, one ticket per person. For more information click here to go to Visit The White House.
On September 21, 1780, the plot of traitor General Benedict Arnold to betray our nation by agreeing to surrender West Point to the British for a fee was discovered. The traitor was a Patriot and successfully completed many campaigns in the War for Independence. He had distinguished himself in various battles, such as the Siege of Boston and Fort Ticonderoga as well as the Burning of the HMS Gaspee in Rhode Island (all discussed in my June 19, 2025 ANP Article). So what would make this decorated hero decide to betray the country he fought for? Historians have suggested it was a combination of factors such as his being overlooked for promotions in favor of younger officers, because of the wounds he had sustained in previous battles, his having been charged with corruption (he was acquitted) by his fellow officers, his childhood with an alcoholic father, or, most likely, his being swayed by his new wife and her loyalist family. He married Peggy Shippen on April 8, 1779. Her family had the contacts that hooked him up with the secret anti-American faction. Prior to being caught, he had been surreptitiously selling off his belongings and sending the funds to London in preparation of his escape from the Colonies. While he was secretly planning to betray the fledgling nation, he was seeking control of West Point, which was granted and he took control August 3, 1780 and immediately began weaking its defenses, military strength, refused to make repairs, and complained to Washington about not having enough supplies while simultaneously reducing the supplies (some claim he was selling those supplies on the black market and pocketing the proceeds) on hand at West Point itself (much like the Democrats of today do when they take power).
On September 24, 1780, upon hearing of the capture of one of his fellow traitors, Arnold managed to escape capture where he joined the British in the fight against the Americans. The capture of his fellow traitor ended with the traitor being hanged October 2, 1780 at Tappan, New York.
Arnold was commissioned a Brigadier General of the British Army leading British forces into battles against the Patriots whom he once commanded. He and his wife moved to London in 1782 then moving to Canada (colony of New Brunswick) in 1787. He ran a mercantile business with his 2 sons but he was unpopular and moved back to London in 1791. He died in 1801 in London.
On September 23, 1779, at the Battle of Flamborough Head near Yorkshire, Captain John Paul Jones of the Bonhomme Richard faced the British warship, the HMS Serapis. The HMS Serapis was one of two British warships (the other was a smaller vessel Countess of Scarborough which was a private armed ship for hire) that were escorting a large merchant convoy of about 40 vessels. The Bonhomme Richard was a former French East India Company trading vessel adapted for military use serving as the flagship for the combined French-American Navy. The squadron had separated but reunited shortly before the battle began.
Once the battle began, two of the 18-pounder cannons burst upon being fired at the British warship, killing the crews manning them. The British then did further damage to his ship ultimately leading to the ship both taking on water and burning. When the British noticed this, they yelled across asking if he wanted to surrender. He replied "I have not yet begun to fight" and proceeded to tie his ship to the British ship, attacking until the British finally surrendered. Two days later his ship sank; but, he and his crew were able to escape on the British ship he captured.
The French-American forces consisted of 1 ship, 2 frigates, 1 brigantine, and 1 schooner of which 1 ship was sunk and about 170 were killed or wounded. The British forces consisted of 1 5th rate warship and 1 sloop of war of which both were captured and 117 were killed or wounded. All survivors were captured.
Those are some of the exact words used by Google’s censors, aka 'Orwellian content police,' in describing many of our controversial stories. Stories later proven to be truthful and light years ahead of the mainstream media. But because we reported those 'inconvenient truths' they're trying to bankrupt ANP.
