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DOJ Challenges Denver's 'Assault Weapon' Ban and Colorado's Magazine Limit

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon argues that both laws violate the Second Amendment by banning arms in common use for lawful purposes.

Reason · May 7

Comey asks court to cancel upcoming appearance over Trump threat case

Comey was indicted last week on two counts of allegedly ‘knowingly and willfully’ transmitting a threat against Trump

The Independent UK · May 7

Purported Epstein Suicide Note Released By Judge: 'NO FUN NOT WORTH IT!'

A judge in New York has unsealed a suicide note supposedly written by Jeffrey Epstein.

International Business Times · May 7

Trump Would Fire Howard Lutnick If He Saw Epstein Testimony, Democrats Say

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee accused the Commerce Secretary of giving an "embarrassing" and evasive closed-door interview Wednesday about his past contacts with Jeffrey Epstein, with one lawmaker saying President Donald Trump would fire him if he had seen the testimony on video.

Latin Times · May 6

Republican plan to fund Trump’s ballroom and immigration enforcement would cost taxpayers $72B

Senate Republicans snuck a $1 billion allocation for the Secret Service to use for the White House ballroom in a funding package aimed at bolstering immigration enforcement

The Independent UK · May 6

Whatever Evidence the DOJ Has Against James Comey, It Cannot Transform '86 47' Into a Death Threat

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche implausibly claims prosecutors can prove Comey "knowingly and willfully" threatened to murder the president.

Reason · May 6

Democrats Say Trump 'Would Fire' Howard Lutnick If He Saw His 'Evasive' Testimony Over Epstein Ties

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee accused Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick of giving an "embarrassing" and "evasive" closed-door interview about his past contacts with Jeffrey Epstein.

International Business Times · May 6

UCLA medical school illegally considered race in admissions process, DOJ says

This intensifies the Trump administration's scrutiny of college selection methods

The Independent UK · May 6

So few lawyers want to work for Trump’s DOJ that the agency was forced to offer big signing bonuses

The DOJ is offering $25,000 bonuses to new hires, as the agency reportedly struggles to attract top talent amid widespread upheaval and highly politicized cases

The Independent UK · May 6

Justice Department agrees to return Rep. Andy Ogles' phone, signaling end of campaign finance probe

The Justice Department has agreed to return Tennessee Republican congressman Andy Ogles’ personal cellphone that was seized during an investigation into his campaign finances, signaling it's abandoning its probe into the President Donald Trump supporter

The Independent UK · May 6