Congress holds sway in DC justice system that Trump maligns - Roll Call Analysts say they see “a weird degree” of federal involvement in the day-to-day criminal justice apparatus of the District of Columbia. Roll Call · Aug 14, 2025
Trump told cops to do ‘whatever the hell they want’ to fix DC. Here’s why that’s ‘extremely dangerous’ White House mandate ‘runs roughshod over constitutional rights and due process protections,’ civil rights groups and legal experts tell Alex Woodward The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025
Trump says he’ll seek ‘long-term’ control of DC police and signals he’ll target other cities next President’s comments come as White House takes credit for dozens of arrests as part of campaign to fight ‘crime crisis’ city’s leaders say doesn’t exist The Guardian - US · Aug 13, 2025
The president’s DC takeover once again lays bare the Trump-Fox feedback loop ANALYSIS: Whether flanked by senior officials who were once Fox hosts or waving a bunch of charts taken directly from a Fox News broadcast, Trump’s takeover of Washington fully exposes the feedback loop between the president and the right-wing network, Justin Baragona writes. The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025
Trump is using the military to take over D.C. police and fight homelessness despite a 30-year low in crime Now Trump wants to take over DC. We Got This Covered · Aug 11, 2025
Jeanine Pirro has a new recruitment strategy for her DC attorney office: Hire Fox News viewers The former co-host of The Five returned to her old network to bemoan the skeletal nature of her office, before making a plea for people to get in contact with their resumes The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025
Texas Democratic lawmakers rally outside Governor’s Mansion to protest redistricting of maps – as it happened This liveblog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Aug 4, 2025
Trump news at a glance: president lashes out at Schumer as officials defend his economic policies Trump angry over confirmations delay; administration suffers bruising week of poor economic, trade and employment numbers – key US politics stories from Sunday 3 August at a glance The Guardian - US · Aug 4, 2025
Senate confirms Trump ally Jeanine Pirro as top federal prosecutor for DC Former Fox News host boosted lies that Trump lost 2020 election because of electoral fraud The Guardian - US · Aug 3, 2025
Arizona woman in North Korean IT workers scheme sentenced to 8.5 years for helping to trick Fortune 500 companies out of millions “The call is coming from inside the house. If this happened to these big banks, to these Fortune 500, brand name, quintessential American companies, it can or is happening at your company,” said U.S. attorney Jeanine Pirro. Fortune · Jul 24, 2025
Trump fights to save Alina Habba in latest showdown with the courts IN FOCUS: New Jersey judges picked their own nominee to replace Trump’s personal attorney as the state’s top prosecutor. Then Pam Bondi fired her, sparking the most direct attack on the judiciary yet, Alex Woodward reports The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025
The Latest: Justice Department to meet with Epstein’s former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell According to a person familiar with the matter, Justice Department officials are set to meet with Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned girlfriend of financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025
Senate Judiciary advances nominees, duels over Epstein - Roll Call The committee advanced the selection of a former Fox News host for a federal prosecutor post along with six other U.S. attorney nominees. Roll Call · Jul 24, 2025
Former Voice of America employee arrested for threats against Marjorie Taylor Greene and her family The alleged crimes occurred before President Donald Trump’s return to office The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025 Maryland man charged with threatening Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and her family A Maryland man has been arrested on charges that he made threatening calls to the Georgia offices of Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025 The Latest: House prepares to advance cuts on public broadcasting and foreign aid The House is expected to approve President Donald Trump’s request to claw back about $9 billion in already appropriated funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid
Roll Call · Jul 17, 2025 Trump lawyer Bove gets 3rd Circuit backing as Democrats walk out - Roll Call The Senate Judiciary Committee recommended confirming DOJ official and former Trump attorney Emil Bove to a seat on the appellate court.
Fortune · Jul 7, 2025 Trump donor scammed out of $2500k in crypto after someone pretending to be Steve Witkoff allegedly sent an eerily convincing email According to the complaint, the scam began when the victim received an email purporting to be from Steve Witkoff, co-chair of the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee.
The Independent UK · May 28, 2025 Trump: ‘Yes, I did’ tell Israel’s Netanyahu to stand down on Iran strike amid nuke deal push Trump says he doesn’t think a strike is ‘appropriate’ during talks with Tehran
The Independent UK · May 28, 2025 Trump swears in ex-Fox News star who once tried to have hubby’s ‘Love Boat’ bugged as top DC prosecutor Jeanine Pirro has not practiced law or served in government for nearly two full decades
The Independent UK · May 27, 2025 ‘Lawfare’ 2.0: From Beyonce and Bruce to Cuomo and Chicago mayor, Trump and Bondi’s enemies list is growing Trump promised an end to ‘weaponization’ in government. Now he has a Justice Department at his disposal to commit ‘lawfare’ of his own, critics say
Al Jazeera · May 22, 2025 Suspect charged with murder in shooting of two Israeli embassy workers Elias Rodriguez faces charges of first-degree murder, murder of foreign officials and causing death with a firearm.
International Business Times · May 22, 2025 Alleged US Killer Of Israel Embassy Staff Charged With Murder The suspect accused of gunning down two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum in Washington was charged Thursday with murder, as international tensions over anti-Semitism erupted over the attack.
The Independent UK · May 22, 2025 Woman accused of spitting on a top federal prosecutor is arrested on an assault charge A woman accused of spitting on the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital has been arrested on a federal assault charge
The Guardian - US · May 21, 2025 Justice department opens inquiry into Andrew Cuomo’s Covid-19 response Ex-New York governor and current NYC mayoral candidate accused of mishandling nursing homes during pandemic