Marijuana Rescheduled Plus: skyway socialism, reconsider the lobster, D.C.'s urban growth, and more... Reason · Apr 23
Trump administration moves to ease federal restrictions on marijuana Marijuana had the same classification as heroin, LSD and others before being reclassified for lower potential for abuse The Guardian - US · Apr 23
Trump reclassifies medical marijuana as a Schedule III drug in major shift Trump told his administration in December to work as quickly as possible to reclassify marijuana The Independent UK · Apr 23
DOJ Indicts Southern Poverty Law Center for Secretly Funding Extremists "The SPLC is manufacturing racism to justify its existence," said acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. Reason · Apr 22
House Democrats launch investigation into Kash Patel and demand alcohol abuse test House Judiciary Democrats want the FBI director to send them the results of a ‘gold-standard’ alcohol abuse survey — or testify to Congress The Independent UK · Apr 22
Democrats celebrate as Virginia voters approve new congressional maps that could flip House seats in their favor – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Apr 22
FBI chief Kash Patel hits back at ‘fake news’ following bombshell report IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 21
‘I never listen to the fake news mafia’: Kash Patel and Todd Blanche get heated with reporters over FBI director allegations Patel says he’s ‘an everyday American who loves his country and loves the sport of hockey’ as he comes under fire for drinking with Team USA The Independent UK · Apr 21
Scoop: DeSantis "begging" Trump for prime role in administration He's expressed interest in attorney general, secretary of defense and the Supreme Court, sources say. Axios · Apr 21
Inside the race to be Trump’s next attorney general as MAGA stars jockey for top job in politically charged DOJ Trump allies are reportedly making big moves to get the president’s attention while right-wing influencers push potential candidates The Independent UK · Apr 20
What’s next in the Jeffrey Epstein saga? Trump’s justice department sends mixed messages The Epstein investigation is mired in political logjams despite broad public support for accountability The Guardian - US · Apr 20
Lead prosecutor on investigation into former CIA director no longer on case Maria Medetis Long had expressed doubts over case of John Brennan, whose agency said Russia boosted Trump in 2016 The Guardian - US · Apr 17
Trump claims Epstein victims ‘refused to go under oath’ after Melania pushes Congress to swear them in Survivors accused Trump administration of ‘shifting the burden’ onto them while Bondi skips deposition and DOJ looks to close the book on Epstein files The Independent UK · Apr 17
‘The survivors deserve justice’: Jasmine Crockett isn’t letting Pam Bondi off the hook just because she’s been fired In a bold move, Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) announced on Tuesday, April 15, 2026, that Democrats will move to hold former Attorney General Pam Bondi in contempt for failing to appear for a deposition as part of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s Jeffrey Epstein probe. This decision comes… The Mary Sue · Apr 16
The Independent UK · Apr 16 County prosecutor charges ICE agent with assault for pointing gun at people on Minneapolis highway State prosecutors have charged an ICE agent with assault for pointing his gun at the occupants of a car on a highway in Minneapolis
International Business Times UK · Apr 15 No More Epstein Files? Acting AG Claims DOJ Has 'Released Everything' as Lawmakers Demand Full Disclosure and Tensions Rise Acting AG Todd Blanche confirms DOJ's release of all Epstein files amid transparency debate, addressing public and congressional demands for full disclosure.
The Independent UK · Apr 14 Pam Bondi could face contempt charges over Epstein testimony after failing to show up for deposition Former attorney general is ‘evading a lawful congressional subpoena,’ according to top Democrat on House Oversight Committee
Salon · Apr 12 An anti-civil rights warrior as AG? Harmeet Dhillon has worked to implement Trump's agenda at the Justice Department
International Business Times UK · Apr 11 Trump Has Wiped £1.5B in Victim Repayments With Pardons; Now He's Promising More to His Own Staff Donald Trump faces scrutiny after wiping out $1.9 billion in court-ordered payments and reportedly considering sweeping pardons for allies and staff.
The Independent UK · Apr 10 Melania Trump just sided with MTG and her husband’s sworn enemies on the Epstein files. Who will Congress side with? ANALYSIS: By trying to close the book on her part in the Epstein probe, the first lady might have opened a whole new chapter the president can’t control, Eric Garcia reports
The Independent UK · Apr 9 Acting AG Todd Blanche plans to move into Pam Bondi’s old office next week, new memos reveal Blanche was once the president’s criminal defense attorney
The Mary Sue · Apr 9 Acting AG Todd Blanche confirms that he’s there to “execute the president’s agenda” Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was grilled by reporters on former Attorney General Pam Bondi’s abrupt removal. When asked why President Donald Trump fired Bondi, Blanche defended the decision, regardless of what Trump’s intentions may be for doing so.
The Mary Sue · Apr 9 ‘There it is’: Trump’s real reason for firing Bondi is now clear as day, and Democrats are crying foul The legal spotlight on former Attorney General Pam Bondi has intensified following the cancellation of her scheduled testimony before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Originally set for April 14, this appearance was meant to address the Department of Justice’s handling of the extensive Jeffrey Epstein files.
Latin Times · Apr 9 Acting AG Todd Blanche Directs California Prosecutor to Seek Death Penalty for Three Alleged MS-13 Members Last May, prosecutors announced charges against Dennis Anaya Urias, Grevil Zelaya Santiago and Roberto Carlos Aguilar in the killing of a former MS-13 member who was assisting law enforcement in a federal racketeering and methamphetamine trafficking case.
Roll Call · Apr 9 Trump could keep an acting attorney general for months President Donald Trump will have wide latitude to keep his preferred pick leading the Justice Department after his firing of ally Pamela Bondi, including scenarios that could entirely avoid a Senate confirmation process well into the future. Any permanent attorney general nominee could face a tough path to confirmation in…