DARK SECRETS: 30 - The Real Truth

TikTok Back on Government Devices as Trump Administration Reverses Ban Over Security Risks

On Friday, the U.S. Justice Department said that federal employees may once again download TikTok on government-issued devices, determining that the app no longer poses the national security risks that led to a federal ban in 2022.

Benzinga · Jul 18

Top US prosecutor will not dispute DOJ decision to drop Gautam Adani's criminal case

Brooklyn's top federal prosecutor stated he had no basis to dispute the Justice Department's decision. He was not the decisionmaker behind dropping the fraud and bribery case against Gautam Adani. The case involved alleged bribes for a solar power plant development in India. Adani's lawyers and the conglomerate have consistently…

The Economic Times · Jul 18

Video Shows Fort Worth Cop Ticketing a Preacher for 'Offensive' Speech at Pride Event

“The First Amendment does not allow government officials to shut down speech simply on account of it being ‘offensive,’” says a legal expert at FIRE.

Reason · Jul 17

Todd Blanche Describes the Huge, Unprecedented Favors Granted by Trump's IRS 'Settlement' as 'Typical'

During his confirmation hearing, the attorney general nominee repeatedly misrepresented the nature and scope of the sweeping immunity deal he approved.

Reason · Jul 16

Former Fed Adviser Covertly Shared Confidential Information With China. Now He Faces Time In Prison

A former Fed advisor was sentenced to more than three years in prison after lying to investigators about his ties to Chinese intelligence operatives.

International Business Times · Jul 16

Tillis adds a new condition to his vote for Blanche

Sen. Thom Tillis on Thursday set a new condition for his vote to confirm Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to attorney general: He wants Blanche to meet with Epstein victims first. During the second day of hearings for Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, Tillis, a North Carolina Republican who will…

Roll Call · Jul 16

Press freedom is the new terrorism

The Trump administration is smothering press freedom and the public's right to know

Salon · Jul 16

Vance says Trump administration 'screwed up' communications around Epstein files

Vice President J D Vance stated the Trump administration mishandled Epstein file communications. He pointed to former Attorney General Pam Bondi's public statements and actions. Vance believes Bondi overstated information in response to political pressure. This led to public mistrust in the administration's transparency efforts. Lawmakers eventually compelled the release…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

New York Times files motion to quash subpoenas served on journalists over Air Force One coverage

The New York Times has filed a motion to quash subpoenas that the Justice Department served on journalists who reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One, teeing up a significant court fight over press freedom and the government’s ability to force reporters to identify sources

The Independent UK · Jul 16

Todd Blanche Under Fire for Blocking Judge-Ordered Unredacted Epstein Drug Trafficking Files

A federal judge accuses Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche of violating a court order to release unredacted Epstein files, intensifying scrutiny over his nomination and DOJ's transparency claims.

International Business Times UK · Jul 15