Justice Department pushes to revive criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia The Justice Department is pushing to revive criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia The Independent UK · Aug 18
Trump investigations into antisemitism in the Ivy League were ploys to strip school funding, whistleblower claims While Trump returned to office promising to eliminate campus antisemitism that he claimed went unchecked during the Biden administration, critics maintain the federal intervention has been heavy-handed, infringing upon free expression and forcing concessions from higher education institutions The Independent UK · Aug 18
DOJ Watchdog Probes Federal Agents Caught Letting Thousands of Fentanyl Pills Flood Streets A DOJ watchdog is probing allegations that DEA agents let huge fentanyl shipments reach New Mexico streets while building larger trafficking cases. International Business Times UK · Aug 18
Whistleblower alleges political pressure, lack of evidence in antisemitism probes targeting schools A whistleblower is alleging that a Trump administration task force created to combat antisemitism pushed for settlements with Ivy League universities The Independent UK · Aug 18
Todd Blanche's dangerous lie On "Meet the Press," the newly confirmed attorney general all but pledged to do Donald Trump's bidding Salon · Aug 18
Trump has this to worry about if Congress flips in the midterm elections ANALYSIS: Democrats, learning from their experiences in Trump 1.0, are plotting more effective oversight for a potential post-Blue Wave environment, writes John Bowden — even if the president is fixated on the filibuster The Independent UK · Aug 18
DEA Let Fentanyl Hit the Streets to Build Bigger Cases: DOJ Investigates How Far the Tactic Spread The Justice Department's watchdog is investigating how widely Drug Enforcement Administration agents allowed fentanyl shipments to reach U.S. streets rather than seizing them, a controversial tactic intended to protect larger investigations and identify higher-level drug traffickers. Latin Times · Aug 18
HHS Refers Hospitals, Pharmacies and Benefit Managers to Federal Investigators Over Youth Gender Care Billing Codes HHS referred health systems, pharmacies, and PBMs to the OIG and the Department of Justice for billing codes used for gender care in minors. Medical Daily · Aug 17
AG Blanche Still Won't Rule Out ICE at the Polls During Election Day — Why This Matters to Latino Voters Attorney General Todd Blanche still won't rule out ICE at polling places. A court fight and new DHS letters show why Latino voters remain uneasy. Latin Times · Aug 17
Justice Department creates a new pathway to restore gun rights for some convicted of felonies The Justice Department has finalized a rule that will pave the way for people who’ve been barred from owning firearms because of criminal convictions to apply to have their gun rights reinstated The Independent UK · Aug 17
Blanche defends Jeanine Pirro after Trump slams Lincoln Memorial pool case Attorney General Todd Blanche supports US Attorney Jeanine Pirro amid President Trump's criticism. Pirro sought dismissal of vandalism charges for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Blanche stated evidence, not allegations, determines prosecution viability in such cases. The White House requested a review of the vandalism case for potential new charges.… The Economic Times · Aug 17
Justice Department watchdog to review DEA tactic that permitted deadly fentanyl to hit streets The U.S. Justice Department's internal watchdog is reviewing a controversial DEA tactic in which agents permitted fentanyl to reach the streets to build cases against traffickers The Independent UK · Aug 17
Trump’s AG Todd Blanche Rejects Call for DOJ Independence From White House: ‘No, I’m Not Going to Pledge That’ Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday he would not pledge that the Justice Department will always operate independently of the White House, arguing President Donald Trump’s views deserve consideration while insisting federal prosecutions will proceed "without fear or any sort of favor." Benzinga · Aug 17
Todd Blanche Blasts 'Personal Servant' Claims, Vowing Law and Order Independence Under Trump Todd Blanche, former Trump lawyer, asserts his independence as Attorney General, emphasising his commitment to the rule of law despite past ties to Trump. International Business Times UK · Aug 16
The Independent UK · Aug 16 Todd Blanche assures Trump doesn’t want ‘yes men’ - but new AG refuse to pledge to act independently from White House Todd Blanche insists efforts to force states to turn over voter rolls will continue but says Trump does not direct prosecutions
Medical Daily · Aug 16 Fauci Declines a Second Senate Panel, Leaving Federal Pandemic Decisions Without Any Completed Public Congressional Review Anthony Fauci declined a second Senate inquiry, leaving congressional review of federal pandemic decisions unfinished. What it means for readers.
Latin Times · Aug 15 Judge Ends Trump Administration's Antisemitism Case Against Harvard A Boston judge dismissed the DOJ's antisemitism suit against Harvard, ruling the evidence was too old to prove an ongoing violation.
The Independent UK · Aug 15 How desperate will Trump get with his crusade to seize control of federal elections? The clock is ticking ANALYSIS: Trump is losing a bogus ‘election integrity’ crusade as he approaches the final days before midterms. Alex Woodward lays out his options on next steps
Salon · Aug 15 DOJ leaders ignored internal concerns The Trump admin has launched a series of unprecedented initiatives to find and prosecute voting by noncitizens
The Independent UK · Aug 14 US civil rights agency denies issuing order halting all federal class discrimination complaints A civil rights agency accused of halting a sexual harassment case of behalf female prison guards is now blaming an administrative judge for doing so in error
International Business Times UK · Aug 14 Judge Threatens Contempt Over Withheld Epstein Files, Warns It Could Haunt DOJ Lawyers' Careers A federal judge has warned the Justice Department about potential contempt proceedings if Epstein-related records are not released, highlighting the public's right to know and victims' rights.
Medical Daily · Aug 14 An Obesity Shot No Regulator Has Ever Approved Is Being Sold at Medical Spas Across the Country Retatrutide is not approved anywhere in the world, yet clinics and med spas sell it. Poison center exposures rose 265 percent in early 2026.
International Business Times UK · Aug 14 Trump Plane Swap Fallout: Leak Investigation Sparks Subpoenas of Reporters Who Exposed 'Decoy Flight' Scandal The Justice Department subpoenaed four New York Times reporters over their Air Force One security scoop, then withdrew the demands after a judge accused prosecutors of errors.
The Independent UK · Aug 13 Trump’s DOJ could be held in contempt over unredacted Epstein files, judge says: ‘It’s not a threat. It’s a promise’ Federal judge holds public hearing in lawsuit over withheld documents to hear ‘what the hell is going on in this case’
The Economic Times · Aug 13 Trump promised a sex-trafficking crackdown. His Justice Department hasn't delivered Federal sex trafficking prosecutions have significantly declined in recent months. Staffing shortages and funding cuts have hampered investigations and prosecutions. Immigration enforcement priorities have also diverted resources from these cases. Victims' distrust in government further complicates efforts to combat trafficking. This decline impacts the fight against human trafficking and victim…