The Justice Department and FBI have officially opened criminal investigations into New York Attorney General Letitia James, focusing on allegations of mortgage fraud and questionable real estate transactions. The investigations come as James has been prominent in targeting former President Donald Trump, leading to a contentious public response, including jeers at a town hall where attendees demanded she apologize to Trump. Reports suggest that the federal probe includes scrutiny of James’ mortgage applications and claims of misleading information. Meanwhile, there are concerns about the potential financial burden on taxpayers should James need legal defense against these allegations, as recent budget proposals may fund her legal expenses related to the ongoing investigations.