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2026-08-12 22:40:03

Former SPLC official charged in federal fraud case

Former SPLC official Heidi Beirich faces wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy charges in a DOJ case, accused of misusing $4.1 million in donations for informants. Her attorney claims political retaliation for her anti-hate work. read more

2026-08-12 19:30:04

Pirro convenes special grand jury amid Trump pressure

Jeanine Pirro convenes a secretive special grand jury after dropping Reflecting Pool charges, drawing Trump's ire. Critics fear it could weaponize reports against political enemies, despite prior prosecution losses in D.C. read more

2026-08-11 17:40:06

Trump Pressures DOJ to Reopen Dropped Olympian Case

Trump pressures DOJ to reopen charges against ex-Olympian David Hearn after dropped Reflecting Pool case, despite evidence citing botched installation. Critics allege politically motivated prosecution amid congressional investigation. read more

2026-08-11 00:40:05

US Judge Dismisses Fraud Charges Against Adani

U.S. judge drops fraud and bribery charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani after Justice Department abandons prosecution. Adani denies wrongdoing, while legal experts note judges rarely block dismissals. The case involved alleged solar plant bribes. read more

2026-08-08 14:10:03

Senate confirms Trump ally Blanche as attorney general

Senate confirms Trump's former lawyer Todd Blanche as attorney general in a 50-49 vote, despite bipartisan concerns over loyalty and controversial settlements. Blanche pledges to abandon Trump's compensation fund, securing narrow approval. read more

2026-08-05 08:00:42

Lawyers demand dismissal of flawed Olympian vandalism case

Lawyers for ex-Olympian David Hearn accuse the Justice Department of rushing a flawed Reflecting Pool case, ignoring evidence of contractor-caused damage. They seek dismissal with prejudice, arguing prosecutors indicted without proper investigation despite visible liner failures. read more

2026-08-04 02:10:39

Blanches Last-Minute Deal Faces Backlash From Democrats

Blanche's deal to end Trump's "Anti-Weaponization Fund" faces backlash as "laughably flimsy," say Democrats and experts. It leaves tax protections intact, allows future slush funds, and fails to prevent payouts to insurrectionists, raising corruption concerns. read more

2026-08-03 05:40:05

Blanche kills Trumps $1.8B fund to secure nomination

Acting AG Todd Blanche rescinded Trump's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" after GOP senators blocked his nomination. The order also limits tax audit immunity, clarifying it applies retroactively only, ahead of his Tuesday confirmation vote. read more

2026-08-01 21:10:05

DOJ subpoenas freelancer over North Korea story sources

The Justice Department subpoenaed NYT freelancer Matthew Cole over a 2025 story on Navy SEALs, demanding two years of notes and testimony. The Times supports his disclosure, calling it an escalating attack on journalists' source protection. read more

2026-07-23 20:00:45

Government Withdraws Subpoenas for Times Reporters After Judge Rebuke

The government withdrew subpoenas for three New York Times reporters after a judge criticized its legal errors. The subpoenas sought sources on Trump's Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet, marking a retreat from aggressive leak investigations. read more

2026-07-15 10:40:40

Blanche confirmation battle tests Justice Department future

Todd Blanche, Trump's former lawyer and acting attorney general, faces a contentious confirmation hearing amid GOP concerns over a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund and DOJ targeting of political foes. Democrats oppose him, fearing politicized justice. read more

2026-07-11 17:10:10

Justice Department subpoenas New York Times reporters

The Justice Department subpoenaed four New York Times journalists over their Air Force One reporting, demanding grand jury testimony. The Times condemned the "brazen act" as an intimidation tactic against press freedom, escalating Trump’s ongoing conflicts with media outlets. read more

2026-06-25 19:40:07

Judge rejects Trump bid to kill $1.8B slush fund lawsuit

A federal judge refused to dismiss a lawsuit against Trump's $1.8 billion "slush fund" for allies, citing officials' refusal to provide a sworn statement the fund is dead. The case may proceed to trial. read more

2026-06-17 00:10:09

Justice Department moves to dismiss xAI pollution lawsuit

The Trump Justice Department seeks to dismiss an NAACP lawsuit against Musk’s xAI over unpermitted gas turbines powering a $20 billion data center in Mississippi, citing national security and economic necessity. read more

2026-06-01 21:40:03

Justice Department to obey court order blocking Trump fund

The Justice Department will comply with a court order pausing its $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund, intended for those alleging government weaponization. A federal judge blocked the fund after lawsuits; a June 12 hearing will consider making the pause permanent. read more

2026-06-01 21:00:07

Trump drops $1.8 billion slush fund after backlash

Trump drops his $1.8B 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' after federal judges blocked payouts to allies and Congress stalled. The DOJ will comply with court rulings, abandoning the controversial slush fund criticized as corrupt. read more

2026-05-30 22:10:03

Federal judge reviews Trumps $1.8 billion fund

A federal judge will review Trump's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" after former judges alleged it's a "fraud on the court." Another judge froze the fund, calling it an unauthorized slush fund for Trump allies lacking legal injuries or congressional approval. read more

2026-05-27 19:40:03

Federal Judge Drops Charges Against Ex-Fox Soccer Executive

A federal judge dismissed charges against a former Fox executive in a soccer corruption case, citing administration priorities shifting to terrorism and trafficking. The case involved bribery for World Cup broadcasting rights. read more

2026-05-21 16:20:03

Trumps $1.8 Billion Fund Faces Legal Backlash

Trump's $1.8B compensation fund appears to violate Pam Bondi's 2025 memo barring DOJ settlements from paying third parties not involved in lawsuits, legal experts say. read more

2026-05-21 08:40:03

Ex-Prosecutor Indicted for Leaking Trump Report

A former federal prosecutor, Carmen Lineberger, faces charges for emailing herself Jack Smith’s sealed Trump classified documents report as “Bundt_Cake_Recipe.pdf.” She allegedly hid evidence despite a judicial seal order, pleading not guilty. read more

2026-05-21 08:30:43

Capitol Police Sue to Block Trump Payout Fund

Two officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6 sue to block payouts from a $1.776 billion fund, fearing rioters could receive compensation. They call it an illegal slush fund enabling presidential corruption. read more

2026-05-20 18:10:05

Justice Department grants Trump tax audit immunity

The Justice Department granted Trump and his family unprecedented immunity from tax audits, alongside a $1.8 billion fund for "government weaponization" victims. Former lawyer Andrew Weissmann discusses this controversial settlement on NPR's Fresh Air. read more

2026-05-03 17:10:09

Acting AG defends weak Comey indictment amid skepticism

Acting AG Todd Blanche defends James Comey's indictment, claiming evidence beyond an Instagram post referencing "86 47." Experts deem the case meritless, while critics cite political prosecutions. Blanche insists career investigators built the case, not a single incident. read more

2026-04-25 04:20:05

Justice Department brings back firing squads, lethal injections

The Justice Department will allow firing squads as a new execution method, reinstating pentobarbital lethal injections to ramp up capital punishment under the Trump administration, reversing Biden’s moratorium on federal executions. read more

2026-04-22 08:10:43

SPLC faces federal indictment over paid informants

The Southern Poverty Law Center, a civil rights group founded in 1971, faces a Justice Department criminal investigation over its use of paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups. CEO Bryan Fair defended the practice, citing credible threats and lives saved. read more

2026-04-22 08:10:40

FBI eases hiring rules after wave of departures

The FBI and Justice Department are urgently rebuilding after a wave of retirements and resignations, easing hiring requirements and accelerating recruitment via social media. Critics fear lowered standards may compromise the agency's professional expertise and integrity. read more

2026-04-22 00:10:09

SPLC Indicted for Fraud in Secret Informant Program

The Southern Poverty Law Center faces federal fraud charges for its past use of paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups. The Justice Department indictment includes wire fraud and conspiracy charges. The civil rights organization vows to defend its work vigorously. read more

2026-04-10 00:10:04

Blanche Moves Into Bondis DOJ Office

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, former Trump defense attorney, will move into ex-AG Pam Bondi's office next week after her firing. He expressed openness to a permanent role while defending Trump's decision-making. read more

2026-04-03 01:40:42

Trumps Ex-Lawyer Now Leads Justice Department

President Trump appointed his former criminal defense lawyer, Todd Blanche, as acting U.S. Attorney General. Blanche previously represented Trump in high-profile cases, including the New York hush money trial. He rose from a paralegal to a top Justice Department role. read more

2026-03-10 21:00:44

Ex-NYPD Officers Indicted for Brothel Assault

Two ex-NYPD officers are federally charged for stealing a brothel key, robbing, and groping a sex worker in Queens. They turned off body cameras during the 2024 incident. Both resigned after arrest, facing conspiracy and civil rights charges. read more

2026-03-05 12:30:48

Experts warn Trump's Justice Department has become a political wing, targeting foes like Jerome Powell and Tim Walz. Investigations and raids, like in Georgia, aim to support debunked election fraud claims, subverting justice. read more

2026-03-05 02:30:05

DOJ Ends Biden Autopen Probe, Another Trump Legal Setback

The Justice Department has reportedly dropped its investigation into President Biden's use of an autopen to sign documents. This marks another failed attempt by the Trump administration to build a high-profile case against political rivals. read more

2026-02-19 19:50:05

U.K. Arrest Spotlights U.S. Inaction on Epstein Case

UK police arrested Prince Andrew over Epstein allegations, contrasting sharply with US inaction. Critics highlight the UK's legal response while questioning the US Justice Department's lack of arrests, making America's handling appear weak. read more

2026-02-12 00:50:04

DOJs Failed Indictment of Democrats Exposes Turmoil

A grand jury declined to indict Democrats over a video urging troops to ignore illegal orders. Prosecutors with minimal federal experience led the failed case, overseen by Trump ally Jeanine Pirro. Critics call it an abuse of power. read more

2026-02-09 14:40:05

Lawmakers to See Unredacted Epstein Files

The Justice Department will allow lawmakers to review unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files. President Trump criticized media focus on the case. An AP review found FBI evidence of Epstein's abuse but scant proof of a wider trafficking ring for powerful men. read more

2026-01-31 19:40:16

Epstein Weighed Cooperation Deal Before Death

Days before Jeffrey Epstein's 2019 jail death, his lawyers met federal prosecutors to discuss a potential case resolution and his cooperation. The convicted sex trafficker was arrested weeks prior on charges of trafficking minors. read more

2026-01-30 23:40:12

Epstein Files Reveal Prison Cell Video, Musk Named

Newly released Epstein documents include video of his prison cell and correspondence with high-profile figures like Elon Musk. Being named does not imply wrongdoing. The DOJ release missed its congressionally-mandated deadline by over a month. read more

2025-03-11 15:10:03

DOJ Official Fired for Refusing to Restore Mel Gibson's Gun Rights

Elizabeth Oyer, a former US justice department official, was fired after refusing to support Mel Gibson's gun ownership rights restoration. This decision came after Gibson's association with Trump and his prior domestic violence sentencing. Oyer stood firm in her ethics, resulting in her dismissal. read more

2025-02-13 03:40:03

DOJ Sues New York Over Immigration Policies, "Green Light" Law

The US Justice Department, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, is suing New York over its immigration rules that allow people to obtain driver's licenses without legal residency. The lawsuit aims to strike down New York's "green light" law, seen as hindering federal immigration efforts. read more