After Federal judge threatens to sanction attorneys, DOJ drops subpoenas against New York Times journalists: ‘You should have done things differently’ “Subpoenas are the last step.” We Got This Covered · Jul 24
DOJ withdraws NYT reporters’ subpoenas after judge calls it ‘sloppy legal work’ ‘Subpoenas are the last step, not the first step, but the last step,’ the judge declared, referencing rules designed to safeguard First Amendment rights The Independent UK · Jul 23
Government withdraws subpoenas of 3 reporters for The New York Times after admitting legal errors The government has withdrawn subpoenas that would have compelled three New York Times reporters to testify about their sources for articles about President Donald Trump’s Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet The Independent UK · Jul 23
New York Times Fights 'Intimidation' as Explosive Subpoena Battle Erupts Over Security Leak The Trump administration has subpoenaed The New York Times journalists over reports on Air Force One security, sparking a legal battle over press freedom and classified information leaks International Business Times UK · Jul 23
Donald Trump Tax Immunity Scandal: Judge Throws Out $1.8bn Deal As Lawyer Faces Discipline A federal judge has thrown out Donald Trump's $1.8bn IRS settlement, saying the case was brought for an improper purpose and referring a lawyer for possible disciplinary action. International Business Times UK · Jul 22
Congressman Cory Mills Faces a Criminal Investigation. He Says He Knows Nothing About It Embattled Congressman Cory Mills, R-Florida, faces an active criminal investigation by the Justice Department, according to multiple reports. International Business Times · Jul 22
Federal Judge Throws Out Trump Administration's 'Sanctuary' Lawsuits Against Minnesota Officials The Justice Department had argued last year that so-called "sanctuary" policies are preempted by federal law and burden immigration enforcement Latin Times · Jul 22
Todd Blanche Begs Judge for Mercy as $1,000-a-Day Epstein Files Fine Looms Todd Blanche fights a $1,000-a-day fine as a judge demands answers over redacted Epstein files, FBI notes and emails referencing a 'torture video'. International Business Times UK · Jul 22
'Many More Coming': Trump's DOJ Begins Quietly Stripping Citizenship from Naturalised Americans The Justice Department has launched denaturalisation cases against 10 naturalised Americans accused of hiding serious crimes, with officials warning that more complaints are coming. International Business Times UK · Jul 22
Trump Administration Seeks to Shield Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez From $314 Million U.S. Judgment The Trump administration has intervened in a federal lawsuit involving Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez, arguing that she is protected by head-of-state immunity and should not be required to pay a $314 million judgment awarded to three Americans who were imprisoned in the South American country. Latin Times · Jul 22
Trump Cabinet Joins TikTok: Several Department Members Launch Official Accounts After DOJ Clears Platform US cabinet members have launched TikTok accounts following a Justice Department decision allowing federal use of the app, after significant ownership changes addressed national security concerns International Business Times UK · Jul 22
He was fired by the White House right after being sworn in. Now a top federal prosecutor is suing The top federal prosecutor in Seattle who was fired last week less than an hour after being sworn in is suing the government over his termination The Independent UK · Jul 22
Trump DOJ Subpoenas 14 Law Firms as Unofficial Adviser's Secret Deals Exposed The Trump DOJ subpoenas 14 law firms, intensifying a legal battle with the ABA over alleged intimidation tactics linked to executive orders and adviser Boris Epshteyn. International Business Times UK · Jul 21
Elon Musk's Alleged Epstein Email Goes Viral After Billboard Near Tesla Store Sparks Row A viral billboard image showing an alleged email between Elon Musk and Jeffrey Epstein has reignited discussions on Reddit, despite the information being previously reported by The Washington Post. International Business Times UK · Jul 21
The Economic Times · Jul 21 The Tate brothers fight extradition to the UK where they face rape and sex trafficking charges Andrew and Tristan Tate, well-known social media figures, are currently contesting extradition to the United Kingdom. They stand accused of serious crimes, including rape and sex trafficking by British authorities. Following their arrest, the brothers were presented in a federal court in Miami. Their representative asserts the allegations are politically…
The Independent UK · Jul 20 Trump administration opens investigation into Harvard's financial aid for international students The Justice Department is investigating whether Harvard University is allowing Chinese donors to create scholarships that exclude American students
The Independent UK · Jul 20 Trump team wants phone records of journalists and their relatives in Air Force One security probe Escalation characterized as ‘extraordinarily aggressive’
The Independent UK · Jul 20 Officials sought phone records of NYT journalists and their relatives in effort to unmask sources A court document says President Donald Trump's administration sought New York Times journalists’ phone records and even those of some of their relatives in an attempt to unmask the confidential sources of reporters who wrote about Trump’s Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet
International Business Times UK · Jul 20 FBI Reportedly Stops Probing ICE Confrontations, Raising Oversight Fears After Fatal Shootings A controversial memo suggests the FBI may stop investigating ICE shootings, raising concerns about accountability and civil rights. The government denies any change, but the debate continues.
International Business Times UK · Jul 20 Trump DOJ Drops Corporate Crime Investigations, Giving Major Companies a Free Pass The Trump Justice Department has dropped several high-profile corporate investigations, including an inquiry into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, fueling concerns over a pullback in enforcement.
We Got This Covered · Jul 20 FBI agents told the bureau will no longer look into ICE confrontations, but senior officials are denying the report Oversight moves in-house.
International Business Times UK · Jul 20 Epstein Survivor Accuses Trump's AG Todd Blanche of Dismissing Calls for Further Epstein Investigation Epstein survivor Jess Michaels accuses acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche of dismissing victims' appeals for further investigation, alleging 'gaslighting' during a meeting.
International Business Times UK · Jul 19 FBI Told to Stop Investigating ICE After Patel Halted Renee Good Probe, Now ICE Investigates Itself The FBI will no longer investigate ICE confrontations, shifting responsibility to Homeland Security Investigations. This change raises concerns about accountability and scrutiny of ICE's use of force.
The Independent UK · Jul 19 DOJ activates untested ‘Alien Terrorist Removal Court’ for first time in 30 years The court was established in 1996 but had never received a petition until this past Wednesday
The Economic Times · Jul 19 Inside the legal campaign that freed Gautam Adani from US prosecution US prosecutors dropped bribery and fraud charges against billionaire Gautam Adani. A 10-week defense campaign presented nearly 600 pages of legal arguments. This extensive effort persuaded the Justice Department to abandon the prosecution. The case began in November 2024 and was dismissed in May 2026. Adani and his nephew settled…