For those questioning the op-ed by interim SDNY U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon, see last week's decision from a federal judge criticizing grants of clemency that seemingly bypassed rigorous vetting. law.com/newyorklawjour…

In defending Donald Trump at his hush money criminal trial last year, Emil Bove stayed largely in the background, letting Todd Blanche address the jury and his client address the cameras. But Bove has been front-and-center at the Justice Department's transformation. My latest:

Statement from former U.S. Attorneys for SDNY, appointed by presidents of both parties.

"Moving forward, the White House press pool will be determined by the White House press team," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says, attempting to take over a role long held by the White House Correspondents' Association.

For background: The WHCA is a 501(c)(3) run by journalists, and it handles the enormous logistical challenges of organizing media outlets that cover the president. For example, it manages seating assignments in the White House briefing room and pool rotations.

Statement from AP, Bloomberg News, Reuters on White House press pool access: "It is essential in a democracy for the public to have access to news about their government from an independent, free press." ap.org/the-definitive…

NEW: #SCOTUS won't hear Trump ally Steve Wynn's bid to overturn landmark NYT v. Sullivan precedent in a libel suit he brought against the Associated Press. Unlike some past attempts, no justice feels compelled to record a dissent or even opine.

One week after the Dershowitz pierogi/MV farmer’s market incident, Good Pierogi is sold out of dumplings. Instead, a steady stream of customers are asking how they can support them. A box on the table encourages donations to RAINN.

But seriously, donate to THE CITY. It’s superb journalism.

Breaking: Judges vote to appoint Joseph Nocella Jr. as EDNY U.S. Attorney x.com/NYLawJournal/s…