DOJ Announces New Priorities, Signaling a Renewed Focus on White Collar and Criminal Fraud Enforcement

In a busy week of major policy changes for the Department of Justice (“DOJ” or the “Department”), Assistant Attorney General (“AAG”) Colin McDonald issued a memorandum on August 13, 2026, to all personnel of the Department’s National Fraud Enforcement Division (“NFED” or the “Fraud Division”), describing the Fraud Division’s structure, staffing plans, and five key enforcement priorities.... By: Vinson & Elkins LLP