FBI agents told the bureau will no longer look into ICE confrontations, but senior officials are denying the report Oversight moves in-house. We Got This Covered · Jul 20
Epstein Survivor Accuses Trump's AG Todd Blanche of Dismissing Calls for Further Epstein Investigation Epstein survivor Jess Michaels accuses acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche of dismissing victims' appeals for further investigation, alleging 'gaslighting' during a meeting. International Business Times UK · Jul 20
FBI Told to Stop Investigating ICE After Patel Halted Renee Good Probe, Now ICE Investigates Itself The FBI will no longer investigate ICE confrontations, shifting responsibility to Homeland Security Investigations. This change raises concerns about accountability and scrutiny of ICE's use of force. International Business Times UK · Jul 19
DOJ activates untested ‘Alien Terrorist Removal Court’ for first time in 30 years The court was established in 1996 but had never received a petition until this past Wednesday The Independent UK · Jul 19
Inside the legal campaign that freed Gautam Adani from US prosecution US prosecutors dropped bribery and fraud charges against billionaire Gautam Adani. A 10-week defense campaign presented nearly 600 pages of legal arguments. This extensive effort persuaded the Justice Department to abandon the prosecution. The case began in November 2024 and was dismissed in May 2026. Adani and his nephew settled… The Economic Times · Jul 19
TikTok Back on Government Devices as Trump Administration Reverses Ban Over Security Risks On Friday, the U.S. Justice Department said that federal employees may once again download TikTok on government-issued devices, determining that the app no longer poses the national security risks that led to a federal ban in 2022. Benzinga · Jul 18
Top US prosecutor will not dispute DOJ decision to drop Gautam Adani's criminal case Brooklyn's top federal prosecutor stated he had no basis to dispute the Justice Department's decision. He was not the decisionmaker behind dropping the fraud and bribery case against Gautam Adani. The case involved alleged bribes for a solar power plant development in India. Adani's lawyers and the conglomerate have consistently… The Economic Times · Jul 18
Video Shows Fort Worth Cop Ticketing a Preacher for 'Offensive' Speech at Pride Event “The First Amendment does not allow government officials to shut down speech simply on account of it being ‘offensive,’” says a legal expert at FIRE. Reason · Jul 17
The Trump administration’s global campaign against ‘radical left terrorism’ is built on a national security memo without congressional approval A little-noticed presidential national security directive is now the legal engine behind a wave of terrorism prosecutions against left-wing protesters. The Conversation · Jul 17
Did China Steal Data On 220 Million US Voters? Trump Makes Explosive New Claim Former President Trump claims China hacked US voter data and interfered in the 2020 election, unveiling declassified intelligence and promoting his Save America Act amid scrutiny over evidence. International Business Times UK · Jul 17
In speech to nation, Trump declassifies intelligence claiming Chinese interference in 2020 elections US President Donald Trump declassified intelligence he said showed Chinese interference in US elections, reviving claims about election security despite intelligence findings that Beijing did not alter the 2020 vote he lost. The move reinforces Trump's push to make election integrity a central issue ahead of November's congressional midterm elections. France 24 · Jul 17
Karoline Leavitt just revealed something worrying about Trump’s psyche — and his approach to the midterms ANALYSIS: ‘Everyone should tune in’ because what Trump has found out ‘will shock you,’ said the White House press secretary, at a briefing that left a lot of people feeling nervous about both the 2026 and 2028 elections, writes Holly Baxter The Independent UK · Jul 16
Todd Blanche Describes the Huge, Unprecedented Favors Granted by Trump's IRS 'Settlement' as 'Typical' During his confirmation hearing, the attorney general nominee repeatedly misrepresented the nature and scope of the sweeping immunity deal he approved. Reason · Jul 16
Former Fed Adviser Covertly Shared Confidential Information With China. Now He Faces Time In Prison A former Fed advisor was sentenced to more than three years in prison after lying to investigators about his ties to Chinese intelligence operatives. International Business Times · Jul 16
Roll Call · Jul 16 Tillis adds a new condition to his vote for Blanche Sen. Thom Tillis on Thursday set a new condition for his vote to confirm Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to attorney general: He wants Blanche to meet with Epstein victims first. During the second day of hearings for Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, Tillis, a North Carolina Republican who will…
Salon · Jul 16 Press freedom is the new terrorism The Trump administration is smothering press freedom and the public's right to know
The Economic Times · Jul 16 Vance says Trump administration 'screwed up' communications around Epstein files Vice President J D Vance stated the Trump administration mishandled Epstein file communications. He pointed to former Attorney General Pam Bondi's public statements and actions. Vance believes Bondi overstated information in response to political pressure. This led to public mistrust in the administration's transparency efforts. Lawmakers eventually compelled the release…
The Independent UK · Jul 16 New York Times files motion to quash subpoenas served on journalists over Air Force One coverage The New York Times has filed a motion to quash subpoenas that the Justice Department served on journalists who reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One, teeing up a significant court fight over press freedom and the government’s ability to force reporters to identify sources
International Business Times UK · Jul 15 Todd Blanche Under Fire for Blocking Judge-Ordered Unredacted Epstein Drug Trafficking Files A federal judge accuses Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche of violating a court order to release unredacted Epstein files, intensifying scrutiny over his nomination and DOJ's transparency claims.
Reason · Jul 15 During His Confirmation Hearing, Todd Blanche Defends Trump's Blatantly Corrupt IRS 'Settlement' Contradicting a federal judge, the acting attorney general, who blessed that cozy arrangement, insists it was not a product of collusion or self-dealing.
The Independent UK · Jul 15 Todd Blanche says he’s not Trump’s lawyer. The senators in charge of his future aren’t convinced ANALYSIS: The president’s former criminal defense attorney faces a high-stakes loyalty test pitting his ‘love’ for Trump against the rule of law. Congress doesn’t know who to believe, Alex Woodward writes
The Independent UK · Jul 15 AOC calls for TV networks not to air Trump’s Thursday primetime address on election security Trump is scheduled to address the nation at 9 p.m. Thursday. Though the specifics of his remarks are unknown, reports say he may revisit claims that the 2020 election was tampered with
The Independent UK · Jul 15 Lawmakers say they don’t buy testimony from Goldman Sachs lawyer who called Epstein ‘Uncle Jeffrey’ Kathryn Ruemmler is the 18th person to testify as part of the House Oversight Committee’s Epstein investigation
Roll Call · Jul 15 Blanche pushes back on ‘weaponization’ fund worries during hearing Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche defended his involvement in a $1.8 billion “weaponization” compensation fund at his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing Wednesday in his bid for the top Justice Department job. Over the course of the hearing, Blanche sparred with Democrats and pushed back on concerns from some Republicans…
International Business Times UK · Jul 15 Judge Rules Trump and Sons Acted in 'Bad Faith' Trying to Sue Themselves for a $1.8B Slush Fund A federal judge in Florida has rejected a proposed $1.8 billion IRS settlement involving Donald Trump, citing self-dealing and bad faith, and imposed professional consequences on Trump's legal team.