Categories Selected Articles Trump says he will direct Justice Department to ‘vigorously pursue the death penalty’ Post author By Mike Nova Post date December 24, 2024 President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday he will direct the Department of Justice to “vigorously pursue the death penalty” after President Joe Biden on Monday commuted the death sentences of 37 federal inmates to life in prison. ← Teamsters boss reveals how VP Harris lost the party, and his vote → Congress was set to get a modest raise. Then Elon Musk stepped in.