Deadline: White House “Largest mass resignation in months”
Jan 13, 2026
Carol Lennig, an investigative reporter focused on the Justice Department, joins former FBI agent Michael Feinberg to discuss a significant mass resignation in the DOJ's Civil Rights Division. They explore the alarming decision not to investigate the killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer. The duo delves into how political influences shape DOJ investigations and question the implications of investigating victims rather than perpetrators. Additionally, they touch on the contentious probe into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, highlighting the clash between legal and political spheres.
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DOJ Refusal Signals Erosion Of Investigations
- The DOJ's Civil Rights Division refused to probe an ICE officer's fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, prompting mass resignations.
- That refusal signals a deeper erosion of standard independent investigations at DOJ, per Carol Lenig and guests.
Investigation Focused On Victim, Not Shooter
- Reporters and prosecutors say DOJ prioritized probing the victim's associations over investigating the shooter.
- That choice aligns with a White House strategy to deflect blame from federal law enforcement, reporters say.
Resignations Were A Deliberate Alarm
- Senior Civil Rights Division leaders say they had considered leaving before the shooting but resigned immediately after the decision not to investigate.
- Their departures intended to sound an alarm about internal DOJ dysfunction and loss of trust.
