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Press freedom is the new terrorism

The Trump administration is smothering press freedom and the public's right to know

Salon · 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 Economic Times · 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

The Independent UK · Jul 16

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

The Independent UK · 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…

Roll Call · 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.

International Business Times UK · Jul 15

Gautam Adani denies any deal linked to dismissal of US criminal case in sworn affidavit

Gautam Adani has categorically denied any involvement with a deal related to the dismissal of criminal charges against him. He affirmed under oath that he was ignorant of any agreements surrounding this matter. The Justice Department explained that legal hurdles necessitated the charge dismissal. Furthermore, discussions between Adani's legal team…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Newly Leaked Emails Show Todd Blanche Is Spearheading Trump's DOJ Revenge Push

Newly leaked emails suggest acting US attorney general Todd Blanche has been central to Donald Trump's drive to pursue political adversaries through the Justice Department.

International Business Times UK · Jul 15

Texas officials are cracking down on “illegal birth tourism.” Here’s what that means.

Texas officials have sued a Houston area postpartum center as well as investigated Rio Grande Valley hospitals over allegations of soliciting foreigners to have babies on U.S. soil.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 15

The Epstein investigation is about to reach Obama’s inner circle

Kathryn Ruemmler is the latest prominent figure called before the House Oversight Committee as lawmakers investigate the network of powerful people connected with Epstein

The Independent UK · Jul 15