Newsom Claims Trump Is Weaponizing DOJ to Investigate Him and His Wife Gov. Gavin Newsom accuses President Trump of weaponizing the DOJ as federal investigators probe his wife's taxes and his inner circle. Latin Times · Jun 16
Trump’s DoJ intervenes to back Elon Musk in datacenter pollution lawsuit Justice department urges judge to throw out suit brought by NAACP over xAI’s methane-gas turbines in Mississippi The Guardian - US · Jun 16
Trump admin fights to make reparations program illegal because it doesn’t help people who aren’t Black A Chicago-area suburb made headlines for its first-in-the-nation reparations payments. The Justice Department says it’s racially discriminatory The Independent UK · Jun 16
Trump’s DOJ defends Elon Musk-owned data center against NAACP lawsuit IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 16
Judge Ross Recuses From Election Interference Case "[P]erceived support of Willis's position on election integrity could cause an objective observer to significantly doubt the undersigned's impartiality in this case" Reason · Jun 16
Experts alarmed as Trump launches broad-front attack on US voting rights With election denialists installed in key positions, officials using series of measures to change voting rules The Guardian - US · Jun 16
IBM’s $17 million DOJ settlement makes the case for civility The IBM settlement isn't just a legal story—it's a governance warning. The same pressure points the DOJ targeted are where workers feel the least civility. Fortune · Jun 16
Newsom says Trump has put him on a ‘hit list’ amid alleged DOJ probe IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 15
'Mr President, Come After Me': Newsom Dares Trump After Claiming He Landed on a 'Hit List' California Governor Gavin Newsom accuses President Trump of politically motivated DOJ investigation, claiming it's an intimidation tactic as he considers a 2028 presidential bid. International Business Times 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
AI use by the US government is ballooning. And the lack of transparency is troubling The list of government AI use cases has ballooned by 70% since Biden left office and includes many plans to hand over sensitive governmental functions to AI The Guardian - US · Jun 15
Workers remove Trump’s name from Kennedy Center after court rulings In the dead of night, behind a screen, the president’s name was purged from the facade of the Washington building The Guardian - US · Jun 13
US Justice Department clears Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros The U.S. Justice Department has approved Paramount Skydance Corp's massive $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. This regulatory green light comes as several states prepare to challenge the deal in court. Paramount argues the merger will boost competition. However, concerns persist within Hollywood regarding job losses and storytelling diversity. The Economic Times · Jun 13
AAP · Jun 12 US DOJ clears Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros Despite concern it will result in fewer jobs and less diversity of storytelling, the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery has been given clearance.
The Independent UK · Jun 12 Just in time for his 80th birthday, the Trump-Epstein reading room roadshow has arrived in DC Traveling exhibition presents the Epstein Files in hard copy across more than 3,400 volumes for visitors to read and reaquaint themselves with the shocking case
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.
The Times of India · Jun 11 DOJ charges three with smuggling migrant kids to US: 'This was a business' A federal investigation into the smuggling and exploitation of migrant children has led to charges against three Guatemalan nationals accused of running a "wide-ranging conspiracy" to bring children into the country using fraudulent sponsorship applications.
The Economic Times · Jun 11 Forget the DOJ. For a Trump pardon, call "Bobby" and other influencers President Donald Trump's pardon system has shifted dramatically. Influence now hinges on personal networks and narratives of victimhood, bypassing established Justice Department rules. Advocates with access to Trump's inner circle play a crucial role. This new approach prioritizes personal appeals and connections over formal procedures. Many recipients did not meet…
Bored Panda · Jun 11 Bill Gates Drops Bombshell In Congress Claiming Epstein Tried To Blackmail Him Over ‘Painful’ Marriage Secret According to the Epstein Files, Bill Gates had extramarital affairs with two Russian women.
Reason · Jun 11 Some Question for Todd Blanche's Upcoming Confirmation Hearing It's hard to think of a better illustration of the dramatic changes that our President has wrought in the world… The post Some Question for Todd Blanche's Upcoming Confirmation Hearing appeared first on Reason.com.
International Business Times UK · Jun 11 White House Officials Claim No Knowledge of Chaotic New Trump-Epstein 'Nipple Abuse' Allegations Trump administration faced internal turmoil over the political fallout from the Epstein files, with senior officials debating transparency and handling unverified allegations.
International Business Times UK · Jun 11 FBI Reveals China's Exploitation of Trump's Federal Layoffs to Recruit Newly Unemployed Government Workers as Spies The FBI has dismantled 13 fake consulting websites allegedly run by Chinese intelligence to recruit US government workers as spies, exploiting mass layoffs under the Trump administration.
International Business Times UK · Jun 11 'Don't Play Possum With Me!': Judge Issues Explosive Warning to Trump's DOJ Over 'Dead' $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund A federal judge warned the DOJ against reviving Trump's controversial settlement fund, despite claims it is defunct. Legal challenges and political tensions continue to surround the initiative.