PoliticsUnited States
DHS Agents Search Ilhan Omar's D.C. Home in Federal Probe
Homeland Security Investigations agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar's D.C. home as part of a criminal probe, sparking election-timing concerns.
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JusticeUnited States
Justice Dept Civil Rights Unit Reshaped Under Dhillon
Harmeet Dhillon has remade the DOJ Civil Rights Division in 18 months, pushing out hundreds of attorneys and redirecting enforcement toward Trump's agenda.
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Domestic PoliticsUnited States
DOJ Civil Rights Division Reshaped Under Trump
An NPR investigation details how Harmeet Dhillon has reshaped the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, altering its mission and workforce.
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JusticePolitics
Ex-CIA Chief Brennan Subpoenaed in 'Grand Conspiracy' Probe
Former CIA Director John Brennan must testify before a Florida grand jury on Oct. 15 as part of a Trump-aligned 'grand conspiracy' investigation.
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PoliticsUnited States
Prosecutor in Trump 'Conspiracy' Probe Resigns
Joe diGenova resigned from the DOJ after leading the 'grand conspiracy' probe of Trump's perceived foes without securing any charges.
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Crime
DOJ Charges 81 in Puerto Rico Gang Takedown
Justice Department charges 81 members of Los Baja Deo gang in Puerto Rico for drug trafficking, firearms violations, and violence.
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PoliticsLegal
Prosecutors: Comey seashell post could be Trump threat
Prosecutors argue there's 'no serious dispute' that Comey's seashell post could be read as a Trump threat, as the legal battle intensifies.
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Justice & Corrections
DOJ: California Prisons Fail to Stop Sexual Abuse of Women
Justice Department finds California women's prisons violate Constitution by failing to protect inmates from staff sexual abuse.
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Politics
Todd Blanche Sworn In as Attorney General After Narrow Vote
Todd Blanche, Trump's former personal lawyer, is sworn in as attorney general after a bruising Senate confirmation fight.
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Politics
Todd Blanche Confirmed as Attorney General in Narrow Vote
The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a 50-49 vote, installing Trump's former personal lawyer atop the Justice Department.
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LegalEducation
DOJ: Duke Law Illegally Considered Race in Admissions
The Justice Department found Duke Law illegally considered race in admissions, the first law school cited for violating the Supreme Court's 2023 ban.
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PoliticsLegal
Judge Dismisses Jan. 6 Seditious Case, Rebukes DOJ
Judge reluctantly dismisses final Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case against Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes, criticizing DOJ.
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LegalPolitics
New Mexico Sues DOJ, Blanche Over Blocked Epstein Probe
New Mexico sues the Justice Department and acting AG Todd Blanche, alleging they blocked the state's Epstein investigation into Zorro Ranch.
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Politics
Trump Keeps Pushing False Reflecting Pool Vandalism Claims
Trump insists the Reflecting Pool was vandalized despite his own U.S. Attorney's evidence showing a botched contractor installation caused the damage.
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PoliticsLaw
Judge Dismisses Jan. 6 Case, Rebukes Justice Department
A federal judge dismissed the Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case against Oath Keepers members, sharply criticizing the Justice Department's decision.
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JusticeMedia
Justice Dept. Subpoenas NYT Freelancer in Leak Probe
DOJ demands New York Times freelancer Matthew Cole reveal sources behind a failed North Korea SEAL mission report, raising press freedom concerns.
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Politics
Trump May Temporarily Pull Blanche AG Nomination
Trump said he may temporarily withdraw Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination and renominate him after GOP Sens. Cornyn and Tillis leave office.
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MediaLaw
DOJ Drops New York Times Subpoenas Under Judge Pressure
DOJ drops subpoenas against New York Times journalists after federal judge threatens to quash them, in a major press freedom victory.
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PoliticsMedia
Justice Dept. Drops NYT Subpoenas After Judicial Rebuke
The Justice Department withdrew subpoenas against four NYT journalists after a federal judge threatened sanctions in a major press freedom victory.
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Press FreedomPolitics
DOJ Sought Phone Records of NYT Journalists and Relatives
The Trump administration sought phone records of NYT journalists and their relatives to unmask sources, sparking major First Amendment concerns.
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PoliticsLaw
DOJ Activates Never-Used Alien Terrorist Removal Court
The DOJ filed the first-ever petition to the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, a secretive tribunal created in 1996 but never activated until now.
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PoliticsJustice
Trump Fires US Attorney in Seattle Minutes After Swearing-In
Trump fired Roger Rogoff as Seattle's U.S. Attorney 54 minutes after judges appointed him, escalating a standoff over federal prosecutorial appointments.
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PoliticsLaw
Judge Voids Trump IRS Immunity Deal in Scathing Ruling
Federal judge voids Trump's IRS settlement granting sweeping immunity, orders sanctions, and refers attorneys for disciplinary action.
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PoliticsJustice
Emails Reveal Blanche's Role in Trump Retribution Campaign
Newly uncovered emails show Todd Blanche created a weaponization working group to target Trump's political enemies ahead of his confirmation hearing.
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US PoliticsMedia
DOJ Subpoenas NYT Reporters Over Air Force One Safety Story
DOJ subpoenas four New York Times journalists over reporting on security flaws in Trump's Qatari-gifted Air Force One, alarming press freedom advocates.
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Media & Press FreedomPolitics
DOJ Subpoenas NYT Journalists Over Air Force One Report
The Justice Department subpoenaed four New York Times journalists to testify about their reporting on security flaws in Trump's new Air Force One.
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Crime & JusticeNational Security
Eight Indicted in Foiled Sniper Plot at White House Event
Eight men indicted in foiled plot to attack the White House UFC Freedom 250 event with drones and snipers, targeting Trump, Vance, Netanyahu, and Musk.
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PoliticsUnited States
FBI's 'Deep State' Probe Rocks Justice Department
An FBI-led grand conspiracy investigation into alleged deep state plot against Trump has ended careers and undercut DOJ credibility, NYT reports.
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National SecurityPolitics
John Bolton to Plead Guilty in Classified Information Case
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton agrees to plead guilty to retaining classified information, paying $2.25M fine, potentially avoiding prison.
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PoliticsLegal
Trump Scraps $1.8B Fund but Keeps IRS Audit Shield
Acting AG Todd Blanche says the $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund is dead, but the IRS audit shield protecting Trump's past tax returns remains.
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Crime and LegalU.S. News
Florida Pastor's $8M COVID Fraud Case Ends in Bizarre Twist
A Florida pastor had charges dropped due to dementia while his son was sentenced to prison in an $8.4 million COVID-19 PPP fraud case.
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PoliticsLegal
Trump Administration Scraps $1.8B Fund for Allies
Acting AG Todd Blanche announces the $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund is dead after bipartisan backlash, court challenges and GOP opposition.
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PoliticsImmigration
Trump's Citizenship Revocation Push Hits Legal Roadblocks
President Trump's vow to revoke hundreds of citizenships faces legal hurdles and due process requirements, with only 11 revocations achieved so far.
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PoliticsLegal
Prosecutor Exits Comey Case as First Amendment Battle Looms
Lead prosecutor Matthew Petracca steps down from James Comey's '86 47' seashell case as legal experts question the indictment's First Amendment viability.
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PoliticsAdministration
Over 10,000 Lawyers Leave Trump Administration, NYT Finds
More than 10,000 federal lawyers have left the Trump administration since 2025, a striking exodus hollowing out agencies and legal expertise.
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PoliticsLegal
Inside the Deal to Drop Trump's $10 Billion IRS Lawsuit
President Trump dropped his $10B IRS lawsuit for a $1.776B Anti-Weaponization Fund, sparking bipartisan outrage, lawsuits, and a judicial freeze.
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PoliticsLaw
Judge Reopens Trump IRS Suit, Questions Weaponization Fund
Federal judge reopens Trump's $10B IRS lawsuit, citing 'grievous allegations' the settlement creating a $1.8B fund was a fraud on the court.
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PoliticsLaw
Judge Blocks Trump's $1.776B Anti-Weaponization Fund Payouts
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund, halting payouts ahead of a June 12 hearing.
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PoliticsJustice
Trump DOJ Purges Jan. 6 Records, Including Assault Cases
Trump's DOJ mass-deleted hundreds of Jan. 6 prosecution records from its website, calling them 'partisan propaganda' and rewriting riot history.
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PoliticsJustice
Trump DOJ Opens Criminal Inquiry into E. Jean Carroll
The Trump Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll over perjury allegations tied to her lawsuits against the president.
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PoliticsJustice
Trump DOJ Targets: A Broad Array of Investigations Underway
The New York Times reveals the sweeping scope of Trump Justice Department investigations targeting political opponents, from James Comey to Jerome Powell.
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PoliticsJustice
Grand Juries Push Back as Trump Politicizes DOJ
Federal grand juries are refusing to indict weak cases as judges accuse the Trump DOJ of misconduct, eroding trust in the justice system.
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PoliticsAdministration
Flattery, Power, and Erased History: Trump's Second Term
Cabinet sycophancy, constitutional blind spots, and DOJ revisionism: three stories reveal the machinery of Trump's second term.
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PoliticsJustice Department
DOJ Scrubs Jan. 6 Press Releases, Calls Them 'Propaganda'
DOJ removed hundreds of Jan. 6 press releases from its website, calling them 'partisan propaganda' and sparking transparency concerns.
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PoliticsJustice
DOJ Scrubs Jan. 6 Press Releases, Rewriting Capitol History
DOJ removed hundreds of Jan. 6 press releases from its website, the latest step in Trump's effort to reframe the Capitol attack narrative.
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PoliticsLegal
Trump Granted IRS Audit Immunity in Unprecedented DOJ Deal
DOJ granted President Trump sweeping immunity from IRS audits, sparking expert warnings about tax system trust and accountability.
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PoliticsLegal
DOJ Scrubs Jan. 6 Defendant News Releases from Website
Trump's Justice Department removes hundreds of Jan. 6 press releases from its website, calling them 'partisan propaganda' as it reframes the attack.
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Politics
Trump Family Granted Sweeping IRS Audit Immunity in DOJ Deal
The Justice Department granted President Trump and his family immunity from pending IRS audits, sparking constitutional concerns and bipartisan backlash.
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PoliticsJustice
Blanche Under Fire: DOJ Fund Sparks Bipartisan Backlash
Acting AG Todd Blanche faces scrutiny over a $1.776B fund that could compensate Jan. 6 rioters, sparking bipartisan backlash.
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PoliticsLegal
DOJ Official Told GOP Ally Jan. 6 Payouts Were Coming
Ed Martin told Norm Coleman that millions would go to Jan. 6 defendants months before the $1.776B Anti-Weaponization Fund was announced, NBC News reports.
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PoliticsLegal
US Drops Tax Claims Against Trump in Landmark IRS Settlement
US permanently drops tax claims against Trump in broadening IRS lawsuit settlement, creating a $1.776 billion compensation fund.
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