Trump’s DOJ defends Elon Musk-owned data center against NAACP lawsuit IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 16
Trump’s DOJ defends Musk’s ‘Colossus’ data center despite claims it threatens Black communities Elon Musk’s Grok platform provides ‘critical support for the Department of War’s military operations,’ the DOJ said The Independent UK · Jun 16
Senate clashes over fate of ‘anti-weaponization’ fund Senate Democrats sought to pass legislation to abolish the White House’s supposedly defunct “anti-weaponization” fund Tuesday, in a floor move blocked by Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., attempted to pass via unanimous consent the measure to stop the $1.8 billion fund from the Department… Roll Call · Jun 16
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says Trump's DoJ is investigating him and his wife California Governor Gavin Newsom accused the Justice Department of a politically motivated investigation targeting him and his wife, alleging Donald Trump is retaliating due to Newsom's presidential aspirations and criticism. Federal agents have reportedly questioned friends and former employees, seeking records related to increasingly personal matters. The Economic Times · Jun 16
Newsom says Trump has put him on a ‘hit list’ amid alleged DOJ probe IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 15
California Governor Gavin Newsom Claims Trump Has the Justice Department Investigating Him & His Wife California Governor Gavin Newsom claimed Monday that President Donald Trump has directed the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate both him and his wife. International Business Times · Jun 15
California Governor Newsom says Trump ordered investigation into him and his wife California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat and longtime political rival of Republican President Donald Trump, said Monday the president had ordered the US Justice Department to launch a politically motivated investigation into him and his wife. France 24 · Jun 15
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says Trump's Justice Department is investigating him and his wife Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that the Justice Department is investigating him and his wife, accusing the Trump administration of targeting him for political purposes as he weighs a presidential bid The Independent UK · Jun 15
Gavin Newsom Says Trump DOJ Is Targeting Him and His Wife as Feud Escalates California Governor Gavin Newsom claimed Monday that President Donald Trump has directed the Department of Justice to investigate him and his wife, documentary filmmaker Jennifer Siebel Newsom, calling the move politically motivated and tied to speculation about a future presidential run. Latin Times · Jun 15
Blanche makes Senate visit ahead of confirmation push Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche started his Senate goodwill tour Monday in his bid for Senate confirmation to run the Justice Department permanently, sitting down with Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Charles E. Grassley. The Iowa Republican is the first lawmaker to meet with Blanche since President Donald Trump tapped him… Roll Call · Jun 15
Trump's Lawyers Insist There Is 'No Evidence' of 'Collusion or Fraud' in His 'Settlement With Myself' The sweet deal that resolved the president's fatally flawed lawsuit against the IRS was business as usual at the DOJ, his attorneys told a federal judge. Reason · Jun 15
Trump's allies have another plan to pay 'weaponisation' victims Former President Trump's allies are now looking at a 1946 law to pay supporters. This comes after a planned "weaponization" fund was dropped. The Federal Tort Claims Act allows claims against the US government. This could include individuals involved in the January 6th Capitol events. Discussions are ongoing to find… The Economic Times · Jun 13
Sam Bankman-Fried loses bid to overturn crypto fraud conviction Sam Bankman-Fried's bid to overturn his fraud conviction and 25-year prison sentence has failed. The appeals court found prosecutors' evidence robust. Bankman-Fried used FTX customer funds for personal expenses. He was found guilty of stealing $8 billion. He is eligible for release in 2044. He is also seeking a presidential… The Economic Times · Jun 13
Court denies emergency appeal to retain Trump’s name on Kennedy Center Justice department lawyers had appealed to stay a judge’s order to remove Trump’s name from facade The Guardian - US · Jun 13
AAP · Jun 12 Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros. Discovery won't harm competition, consumers, DOJ says The U.S. Justice Department has determined that Paramount Skydance's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros
Bangkok Post · Jun 12 US clears Paramount's $111 bn Warner Bros. takeover LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - The US Justice Department on Friday cleared Paramount Skydance's $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, handing a major win to a media empire financed by one of President Donald Trump's closest billionaire allies.
The Independent UK · Jun 12 Legal groups that help migrant children say law enforcement visits were attempt at intimidation Organizations providing legal aid to unaccompanied migrant children say agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Health and Human Services attempted to enter their offices
Reason · Jun 12 "Eight Conspirators … Threatened University of Michigan Officials, Businesses, and the Jewish Federation" From a Justice Department press release Wednesday: "… In the dead of night, masked and hooded defendants allegedly threw noxious… The post "Eight Conspirators … Threatened University of Michigan Officials, Businesses, and the Jewish Federation" appeared first on Reason.com.
International Business Times UK · Jun 12 Trump Privately Scolded Charlie Kirk Over Epstein Files Pressure, New Book Reveals A new book reveals Donald Trump's anger towards allies over the Epstein files, highlighting internal White House discord and the political fallout during his second term.
Euronews · Jun 12 Federal judge rejects bid to halt removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center building Since returning to the White House, Trump has taken repeated measures to put his name and image in official spaces, an abrupt break with American political tradition.
The Independent UK · Jun 12 FBI searches office of Ohio group that supports voter registration efforts FBI agents have searched the office of an Ohio group that supports voter registration efforts, seizing documents and computer files
International Business Times UK · Jun 12 Donald Trump Tried To Sue The IRS, Settle With Himself, And Grant His Family Lifetime Immunity Donald Trump's $10B IRS lawsuit has reportedly led to a controversial deal critics say could create a $1.7B fund and grant sweeping immunity, now facing legal pushback.
International Business Times · Jun 12 Judge Grants Long-Term Block Of 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' In New Blow To Trump Admin A judge granted a long-term block of the Department of Justice's "Anti-Weaponization Fund," which sought to pay people who claimed to be targeted by the government.
International Business Times UK · Jun 12 DOJ Admits It Has Zero Records or Paper Trail for Trump's $1.8 Billion IRS Settlement US watchdog CREW says the Justice Department's Civil Division has admitted it can find no records for a $1.776 billion IRS settlement reached under Donald Trump's presidency, deepening concerns over how the deal was made.
International Business Times · Jun 12 Trump Allies Reportedly Looking For Alternatives To 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund To Make Payments Trump allies are reportedly looking at the Federal Tort Claims Act. to pay people who would have applied to the anti-weaponization fund, which appears to have been dropped by the administration.