Trump Justice Department tells prosecutors to brace for ‘wartime’ footing ahead of Democratic investigations The department had until now managed to avoid scrutiny from the majority party The Independent UK · 15h ago
Before Megaspeed, there was Supermicro: The other Nvidia partner tied to China chip smuggling—and to Jensen Huang Prosecutors are now reportedly probing whether Alice Huang and entities linked to her helped move Supermicro hardware to China—and authorities in Singapore say Supermicro hasn’t been forthcoming. Fortune · 17h ago
Trump DOJ threatens senator with ‘significant consequences’ over White House ballroom probe Top federal prosecutor threatens payback for investigations into whether Trump’s $400 million ballroom donors are getting anything in return from the administration The Independent UK · 22h ago
Trump White House threatens Democrats on way to Congress: ‘Blatant criminality’ Trump’s top lawyer accuses leading Democrat of making ‘abusive’ and ‘shocking’ threats — like comparing himself to Pennywise The Independent UK · Nov 11
Does the President's Removal Power Extend to the Voice of America? The DC Circuit affirms an injunction barring the removal of VOA head Michael Abramowicz. Will the justices see the case the same way? Reason · Nov 11
Trump-era lawlessness must be prosecuted. Our new group is working to end the impunity Congressional investigations are only part of the solution. A civic project will do needed legal legwork The Guardian - US · Nov 10
President Trump Insists Pete Hegseth Should Be Praised Not Impeached and Calls Massie a Total Loser Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie brought eight articles of impeachment against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to the House floor, prompting Donald Trump to attack him and rally support for Hegseth. International Business Times UK · Nov 10
Trump Orders Justice Department To Investigate His Congressional Critics, Saying They Deserve 'Imprisonment' That does not "necessarily" mean that "every case is going to be prosecuted," said Attorney General Todd Blanche, without clarifying what the charge could possibly be. Reason · Nov 9
We can’t just ‘move on’: Democrats must hold Trump accountable The new Congress cannot maintain the culture of political impunity that got us here in the first place The Guardian - US · Nov 9
Trump golf course tree felling sparks probe into alleged government misconduct A dispute over a public golf course in the heart of Washington DC has taken an unexpected turn, moving beyond questions of landscaping and redevelopment to the conduct of the federal government itself. What began as a legal challenge to President Donald Trump's plans to transform a historic recreational space… The Times of India · Nov 8
'They should go to jail': Trump demands action against Democrats, orders DOJ probe US President Donald Trump has ordered the Department of Justice (DOJ) to immediately investigate Democratic lawmakers, accusing them of threatening senior administration officials, Republican donors and political supporters with impeachment, prosecution and imprisonment. Trump described the alleged actions as “extortion at the highest level” and called for those responsible to… The Times of India · Nov 7
The U.S. Government Now Has a Dedicated AI Prosecutor: What Every Business Deploying Advanced AI Needs to Know The Justice Department has launched a Super Intelligence Task Force to coordinate AI investigations, oversee national security and criminal enforcement, and monitor cases nationwide before charges are filed. Latin Times · Nov 6
DOJ Sues Penn State, Alleging Tuition Policy Favors Undocumented Over U.S. Citizens The Justice Department accused Penn State of unlawfully offering in-state tuition to undocumented students while charging higher rates to U.S. citizens from outside Pennsylvania. Latin Times · Nov 6
Mary Peltola Appears Likely To Defeat Both Dan Sullivans in Alaska's Senate Race Meanwhile, President Donald Trump impotently called for the state to just give Sullivan all the other votes and declare him the winner. Reason · Nov 6
The Independent UK · Nov 5 Trump administration sues Penn State over in-state tuition for students in the US illegally The Department of Justice has filed a complaint against Penn State University challenging its policy of offering in-state tuition rates to some immigrants in the country illegally, part of a sweeping crackdown by President Donald Trump’s administration
The Independent UK · Nov 4 Lockheed Martin to pay $29.5 million settlement for discrimination against white workers The Department of Justice has previously reached comparable legal settlements with major corporate contractors, including IBM, Deloitte, and Accenture
International Business Times UK · Nov 4 Filipino American Rob Bonta Wins California AG Race After 100th Lawsuit Against Donald Trump Administration Filipino American Rob Bonta defeated Republican Michael Gates to win another term as California attorney general, shortly after filing his 100th lawsuit against the Trump administration.
Latin Times · Nov 4 Ghost Candidate, DOJ Lawsuit, and Thousands of Uncounted Ballots: Alaska's Senate Is Frozen Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan narrowly leads Democrat Mary Peltola in Alaska's Senate race, but uncounted ballots, ranked-choice voting and legal challenges have delayed a winner.
The Economic Times · Nov 4 US midterms see few voting disruptions despite Trump's election interference concerns Voting in this year's midterm elections occurred against uncertainties about President Trump's attempts to influence election results. Many Americans had cast their ballots early, but some polling places faced challenges due to weather conditions and equipment malfunctions. Election officials noted few significant issues overall, although ballot counting was delayed in…
The Conversation · Nov 4 Justice Department’s interference before midterms was unsuccessful, unprofessional and unprecedented From Washington, D.C. to Anchorage, Alaska, federal courts have been busy with cases related to the Trump administration’s attempts to assert control over state elections. In almost every case, rulings have gone against the administration. But despite the fears of many Democrats, there was no mayhem launched by the Trump…
The National (Scotland) · Nov 3 US midterm elections 2026: What’s being voted on and why does it matter? THE final day of voting in this year’s midterm elections is taking place against a backdrop of uncertainty after a year in which president Donald Trump has tried to interfere in how states run their elections
The Guardian - US · Nov 2 Ex-FBI chief in Chicago sues DoJ, claiming he was pressured to investigate Trump’s foes Douglas DePodesta says he was made ‘scapegoat’ after collapse of case against Broadview Six anti-ICE protesters
We Got This Covered · Nov 1 Federal judge throws out Donald Trump’s lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal. The court confirms the case cannot be refiled A previous version of the case was rejected in April.
The Guardian - US · Oct 31 Maurene Comey ruling offers hope of check on Trump’s assault on rule of law Legal experts welcome judge’s rejection of firing of James Comey’s daughter prosecutor but warn an appeal is likely
The Guardian - US · Oct 30 Alaska prosecutor investigates alleged Democratic plot to confuse voters with second Dan Sullivan Mary Peltola denies knowledge as party accused of recruiting spoiler candidate with same name as sitting Republican