Officer who fatally shot Black man on a bike in Madison is named as authorities mull charges Bystanders captured the confrontation on video but there is no body camera footage of the shooting The Independent UK · Aug 10
US judge dismisses criminal case against billionaire Gautam Adani A US judge dismissed criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani. The Justice Department decided to abandon the fraud and bribery case against him. Adani denied any agreement was made for the dismissal of the indictment. He had previously pledged a ten billion dollar investment in the United States. The… The Economic Times · Aug 10
Todd Blanche sworn in as US attorney general after bruising confirmation fight Blanche won Senate confirmation by 50 votes to 49 after the White House persuaded a handful of Republican holdouts to join the "yes" column. Euronews · Aug 10
DOJ Unveils $300M 'Model Cities' Grant: Ban Progressive Policing, Round up Homeless, Assist ICE Extraditions The US Justice Department offers $300 million in public safety grants to cities that adopt specific law-and-order policies, sparking debate over local autonomy and federal influence. International Business Times UK · Aug 10
Trump officials offer cities tens of millions for Memphis-style police surges – with conditions DoJ to give $300m for enforcement surges in four cities, as long as they abandon progressive ideologies on policing The Guardian - US · Aug 10
MAGA Men Branded 'Cucked' Trump Worshippers After Bill Cassidy Backs Todd Blanche for Attorney General Senator Bill Cassidy's support for Todd Blanche as attorney general has drawn criticism, highlighting tensions within the Republican Party and questioning Cassidy's independence from Trump. International Business Times UK · Aug 10
Chuck Schumer Blasts Senate GOP After Todd Blanche Confirmed as Attorney General, Warns of ‘Pervasive Corruption’ Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer sharply criticized Senate Republicans after they confirmed Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, as U.S. attorney general. Benzinga · Aug 9
Todd Blanche as Trump’s new attorney general is a ‘red alert’ for abortion rights, groups warn Blanche alarmed advocates by telling faith leaders ‘victory will be permanent’ in fight to restrict abortion access The Independent UK · Aug 8
Blanche confirmed overnight 50-49 Trump’s former lawyer was confirmed attorney general 50-49 as senators raced to leave Washington for August recess Salon · Aug 8
Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche confirmed as US attorney general by one vote in Senate Vote followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that exposed deep concerns from Republicans as well as Democrats The Independent UK · Aug 8
Senate confirms Trump’s ex-lawyer Todd Blanche as US Attorney General Todd Blanche, who previously represented Donald Trump in criminal and federal cases, has been confirmed as the US Attorney General after a narrowly split Senate vote. The Times of India · Aug 8
US Senate narrowly confirms Trump loyalist Todd Blanche as attorney general The US Senate on Saturday voted 50-49 to confirm President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as the country's attorney general. Blanche was serving as the top US law enforcement officer in an acting capacity after Trump fired another loyalist, Pam Bondi. His confirmation caps one of the most… France 24 · Aug 8
Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in overnight vote US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General early Saturday morning. This confirmation followed a contentious confirmation fight in the Republican-led Senate. Blanche, a former personal attorney for President Donald Trump, secured the position by a narrow margin. His confirmation allows him to pursue the administration's agenda more aggressively. Concerns… The Economic Times · Aug 8
The Independent UK · Aug 7 Trump isn’t letting 21 straight losses in court slow down demand for voter records IN FULL
Medical Daily · Aug 7 Senate Panel Refers Fauci to Justice Department for Contempt as COVID Origins Questions Stay Unsettled A Senate committee voted to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt and referred him to the Justice Department. Here is what the vote does and does not establish.
Bangkok Post · Aug 7 Trump's ex-lawyer all set for confirmation as US attorney general WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche was set for confirmation Friday as US attorney general after Senate Republicans shrugged off Democratic concerns over politicization of the Justice Department.
The Economic Times · Aug 7 US appeals court blocks Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project A federal appeals court has ordered the Trump administration to stop White House ballroom construction. The court upheld a preliminary injunction against the $400 million project. This ruling tests the presidential authority of Donald Trump. The administration must now seek congressional authorization for the ballroom. The court placed its ruling…
The Economic Times · Aug 7 Donald Trump's attorney general pick clears key hurdle as GOP senator backs Blanche Senator Bill Cassidy will support Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general. This decision likely ensures Blanche's confirmation to lead the Justice Department. Opposition from two other Republicans had previously cast doubt on the nomination. Concerns centered on a settlement involving tax audit immunity and a proposed fund. Cassidy stated his…
The Independent UK · Aug 7 Todd Blanche’s confirmation in doubt again amid more GOP opposition Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski has announced her opposition to Todd Blanche ’s nomination as Attorney General , citing concerns over the Justice Department's handling of Jeffrey Epstein-related files, a tax audit immunity deal for Trump, and a proposed $1.8 billion fund. Murkowski's decision, following Sen. Susan Collins's opposition, significantly narrows…
International Business Times UK · Aug 7 Fauci's Wife Flips the Bird as Former COVID Chief Endures Awkward Public Sighting Anthony Fauci faces a Senate contempt vote after invoking the Fifth Amendment 111 times, as a public sighting with wife Christine Grady quickly goes viral.
International Business Times UK · Aug 7 New Mexico Says Trump's DOJ Is 'Actively Hurting' Epstein Zorro Ranch Investigation by Withholding Files New Mexico's attorney general sues the DOJ for unredacted Epstein files, claiming delays hinder justice for Zorro Ranch survivors.
The Economic Times · Aug 7 Donald Trump loses 21 straight court battles for state voter rolls as midterms near Federal judges have rejected the Trump administration's requests for state voter rolls. States are not required to share these sensitive records with the federal government. The administration's aggressive election oversight efforts have faced numerous courtroom defeats. Judges cite the Constitution's primary role for states in running federal elections.
Salon · Aug 7 Trump's AG pick takes aim at abortion Todd Blanche has repeatedly expressed openness to restrictions on medication abortion
International Business Times UK · Aug 7 Anthony Fauci Contempt Vote Heads to the DOJ as Senate Republicans Push for a Rare Criminal Prosecution Senate Republicans voted to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt and sent a criminal referral to the Justice Department, but Trump has kept his distance, and analysts doubt a prosecution will stick.