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Court extends block on ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

A federal judge in Virginia on Friday extended a block on the Trump administration proceeding with an $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, finding the administration’s claims of its demise insufficient. Ruling from the bench, Judge Leonie Brinkema of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia said the administration…

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Lawsuit to stop ‘anti-weaponization’ fund moot, DOJ tells court

The Trump administration told a federal judge Friday there is no need to block implementation of a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund,” arguing the administration has already scrapped the idea. The filing, in response to an order from Judge Leonie M. Brinkema of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District…

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Judge temporarily halts DOJ ‘anti-weaponization fund’

A federal judge in Virginia on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from proceeding with the $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” created by the Justice Department last week. The two-page order from Judge Leonie M. Brinkema of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia directed the administration not…

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Florida bar association targets Trump lawyer Lindsey Halligan in ethics investigation

Former acting U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia tried and failed to prosecute president’s enemies James Comey and Letitia James, only for her own appointment to be ruled unlawful

The Independent UK

Who is James Hundley? Virginia prosecutor fired after being appointed interim US Attorney to replace Trump loyalist

The US Department of Justice has fired veteran lawyer James W Hundley just hours after a panel of federal judges unanimously appointed him as interim US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, marking the latest clash between the judiciary and the Trump administration over prosecutorial appointments.

The Times of India

Trump picks his former lawyer to be top prosecutor, as he pushes Bondi to investigate foes

Lindsey Halligan appointed as US attorney for the eastern district of Virginia after president demands investigations of his political enemies

The Guardian - AU

Person who called 911 for deceased former US attorney Jessica Aber ‘refused’ to perform CPR

The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia suffered from a long-term condition, revealed a source

The Independent UK

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Mystery after former US Attorney Jessica Aber, 43, is found dead inside her Virginia home

Aber resigned from the high-profile role, which she’d held since 2021, shortly before Donald Trump took office

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