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US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

DOJ Lawyers Just Had to Make One of Their Most Embarrassing Confessions Yet

The DOJ admitted to making false statements regarding ICE's arrests of noncitizens at immigration courts.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

This Is Nuts': Trump's Deputy AG Roasted For Bragging About Purging DOJ And FBI

Loyalty to the president is emphasized by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, rejecting partisan actors in the DOJ and FBI.
#higher-education
Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Federal judge halts White House effort to collect university data on applicants' race

A federal judge halted data collection efforts by the Trump administration regarding race in college admissions, citing rushed implementation and potential privacy risks.
Law
fromAxios
1 day ago

Judge rejects Department of Justice bid to reinstate Powell subpoenas

The U.S. District Court denied the government's motion to reconsider the dismissal of grand jury subpoenas against Powell.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Trump Appoints Todd Blanche as Department of Justice Interim Head

Todd Blanche's appointment as interim U.S. Attorney General signals a shift towards a more restrained approach to crypto enforcement.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Trump announces fraud' crackdown in Democratic states as arrests begin in California

Donald Trump announced a crackdown on fraud in Democratic states, appointing JD Vance as fraud czar, with arrests already made in California.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

Opinion: A DA shouldn't be using his office this way

Allegations against DA Jeff Rosen suggest unethical fundraising linked to prosecution of pro-Gaza protesters, raising concerns about political neutrality in law enforcement.
Podcast
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Former Trump White House Lawyer: He's 'Insane.' Current Cabinet: [Crickets] - Above the Law

Ty Cobb publicly criticizes Donald Trump, calling him insane and highlighting his erratic behavior on social media.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Hospital visit fuels speculation about Samuel Alito's future on supreme court

Justice Samuel Alito was hospitalized for dehydration, raising speculation about his potential retirement and Donald Trump's opportunity to appoint a new justice.
fromwww.mediaite.com
17 hours ago

Hakeem Jeffries Suggests God Booted Pam Bondi From DOJ: Vengeance Is Mine, Saith the Lord'

Well, this is Holy Week and vengeance is mine, saith the Lord. We put these things in God's hands, and it tends to work out.
US politics
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Two dozen Democrat-led states sue Trump over mail-in ballot limits

Rights groups are challenging Trump's executive order limiting mail-in ballots, claiming it undermines voting access before the midterm elections.
#executive-orders
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

In-House Counsel Come Out In Support Of Biglaw Firms Fighting The Trump Administration - Above the Law

Executive Orders deter law firms from engaging with the legal system due to fear of federal retaliation.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

DOJ's Defense Of Trump's Biglaw Executive Orders: Look How Many Firms We Scared Into Compliance! - Above the Law

The Trump administration reversed its DOJ retreat and filed an appellate brief defending executive orders targeting major law firms, claiming presidential prerogative shields these orders from judicial review.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

In-House Counsel Come Out In Support Of Biglaw Firms Fighting The Trump Administration - Above the Law

Executive Orders deter law firms from engaging with the legal system due to fear of federal retaliation.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

DOJ's Defense Of Trump's Biglaw Executive Orders: Look How Many Firms We Scared Into Compliance! - Above the Law

The Trump administration reversed its DOJ retreat and filed an appellate brief defending executive orders targeting major law firms, claiming presidential prerogative shields these orders from judicial review.
#attorney-general
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

The Attorney General and the Solicitor General Just Discovered the Limits of Blind Loyalty

Pam Bondi's tenure as Attorney General ended amid criticism of incompetence and cruelty at the Department of Justice.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

The Attorney General and the Solicitor General Just Discovered the Limits of Blind Loyalty

Pam Bondi's tenure as Attorney General ended amid criticism of incompetence and cruelty at the Department of Justice.
SF politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Trump's Cozy Transportation Secretary

Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein have lobbied to reverse trucker work hour restrictions, influencing policy and political donations significantly.
#supreme-court
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump-Appointed SCOTUS Justice Dunks on Solicitor General's Argument: Not Seeing' the Constitutional Relevance'

Kavanaugh questioned the relevance of comparing U.S. birthright citizenship to other countries during Supreme Court arguments.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Laughter Erupts As Trump-Appointed Justice Floats Two Losing Scenarios For Trump Birthright Case

Trump's birthright citizenship executive order faces challenges in the Supreme Court, with potential favorable outcomes for opponents based on legal precedents.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump-Appointed SCOTUS Justice Dunks on Solicitor General's Argument: Not Seeing' the Constitutional Relevance'

Kavanaugh questioned the relevance of comparing U.S. birthright citizenship to other countries during Supreme Court arguments.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Laughter Erupts As Trump-Appointed Justice Floats Two Losing Scenarios For Trump Birthright Case

Trump's birthright citizenship executive order faces challenges in the Supreme Court, with potential favorable outcomes for opponents based on legal precedents.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

The loophole that keeps a Trump loyalist serving as L.A.'s top federal prosecutor

Bill Essayli operates as a de facto U.S. attorney in Los Angeles, pursuing aggressive legal actions aligned with Trump's administration despite challenges to his position.
#trump
fromTruthout
3 days ago
US Elections

Trump Attends Supreme Court Arguments After Slamming Justices Who Are "Disloyal"

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Congressman Says Jackass' Trump Has Been Alienating Everybody' and Is Causing Allies to De-Risk From America'

Trump's alienation of allies undermines U.S. efforts to gain international support, particularly in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Congressman Alleges Trump Fired Bondi To Prevent Her From Testifying About Epstein

Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi to prevent her from testifying about Jeffrey Epstein.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Democrat Hurls Startling Accusation at Trump After Watching Him at Supreme Court

Rob Bonta accused Trump of potentially trying to intimidate the Supreme Court during his attendance at oral arguments in a birthright citizenship case.
US Elections
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Trump Attends Supreme Court Arguments After Slamming Justices Who Are "Disloyal"

Trump's attendance at the Supreme Court raised concerns of intimidation regarding his executive order on birthright citizenship.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Courts keep ruling against Trump. But they can't save our democracy singlehandedly | Margaret Sullivan

Trump's presence at the Supreme Court signals his disregard for the separation of powers and aims to influence a ruling on birthright citizenship.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Congressman Says Jackass' Trump Has Been Alienating Everybody' and Is Causing Allies to De-Risk From America'

Trump's alienation of allies undermines U.S. efforts to gain international support, particularly in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Congressman Alleges Trump Fired Bondi To Prevent Her From Testifying About Epstein

Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi to prevent her from testifying about Jeffrey Epstein.
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Pete Buttigieg spotlights ethics concerns about Trump Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy

The Atlantic report details financial and political activity involving Duffy, a former Republican congressman representing Wisconsin, that ethics experts say blurs the line between public office and political activity.
SF politics
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Democrats accuse Dem Senate candidate of being a GOP plant over his past support for the president - LGBTQ Nation

William Forbes is accused of being a Republican plant in Nebraska's Democratic Senate primary to divide the liberal vote.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

A Former Federal Prosecutor on Why He Quit Donald Trump's Department of Justice

Troy Edwards, who resigned from a senior national-security position, stated, 'When the Justice Department indicted Comey on grounds widely seen as flimsy, I knew I had reached my red line.'
Law
#trump-administration
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago
US politics

Who Would Want It?' CNN Anchor Asks Why Anyone Would Want to Be Attorney General After Trump Sacks Another One

US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Conservative Legal Star John Yoo Suggests Supreme Court Losing Streak May Have Cost Pam Bondi Her Job

Trump's Supreme Court losses may have influenced his decision to replace Pam Bondi as attorney general.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Who Would Want It?' CNN Anchor Asks Why Anyone Would Want to Be Attorney General After Trump Sacks Another One

Serving as Trump's Attorney General is increasingly unattractive due to high expectations and political risks.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

Who Could Possibly Want the Worst Job in Trump's Cabinet?

Trump's firing of his attorney general highlights the challenges of fulfilling his demands while maintaining legal integrity.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Pam Bondi May Be Out Of A Job... But That's Even More Reason To Take Her License - Above the Law

Trump's loyalty is one-sided, as shown by Pam Bondi's experience and the consequences of her actions in the Justice Department.
US politics
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Donald Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general

Donald Trump removed Attorney General Pam Bondi due to frustration over her handling of Epstein-related investigations and lack of prosecution of critics.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US judge upholds decision to toss subpoenas into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Judge Boasberg rejects Trump's subpoenas for Federal Reserve chairman Powell, citing improper purpose and lack of convincing arguments from the administration.
#eric-swalwell
SF politics
fromRaw Story
5 days ago

FBI director Kash Patel hit with legal action for move to dig up dirt on Dem

Rep. Eric Swalwell has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the FBI regarding potential release of files related to a suspected Chinese spy.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Eric Swalwell Addresses Claim That Pam Bondi Was Fired for Leaking Info to Him

Rep. Eric Swalwell denied claims that Attorney General Pam Bondi leaked information to him regarding an investigation into his past.
SF politics
fromRaw Story
5 days ago

FBI director Kash Patel hit with legal action for move to dig up dirt on Dem

Rep. Eric Swalwell has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the FBI regarding potential release of files related to a suspected Chinese spy.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Eric Swalwell Addresses Claim That Pam Bondi Was Fired for Leaking Info to Him

Rep. Eric Swalwell denied claims that Attorney General Pam Bondi leaked information to him regarding an investigation into his past.
fromwww.mediaite.com
16 hours ago

Fox News Host Has a Direct Question for Republican Lawmaker: What Exactly Does Congress Do These Days?'

Rep. Chip Roy stated, 'We aren't getting the job done. Part of that is because we are bound by this big, broken, fake filibuster of 60 votes. But part of it is you gotta have the willpower to do it.'
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US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
20 hours ago

Nancy Mace Buries Trump Interim AG's Epstein Claims on Fox

Rep. Nancy Mace criticized Attorney General Todd Blanche's comments on the Epstein files and called for further investigation and transparency.
#birthright-citizenship
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

US Supreme Court debates citizenship, with rare Trump visit

Trump attended the Supreme Court to support the challenge against birthright citizenship, which conflicts with the 14th Amendment.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump to Attend Supreme Court Hearing on Birthright Citizenship, a Presidential First

President Trump plans to attend Supreme Court arguments on birthright citizenship, challenging long-standing interpretations of the 14th Amendment.
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

US Supreme Court debates citizenship, with rare Trump visit

Trump attended the Supreme Court to support the challenge against birthright citizenship, which conflicts with the 14th Amendment.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump to Attend Supreme Court Hearing on Birthright Citizenship, a Presidential First

President Trump plans to attend Supreme Court arguments on birthright citizenship, challenging long-standing interpretations of the 14th Amendment.
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Robert Mueller Never Should Have Been a Liberal Hero

Mueller, who died on Monday at age 81, had been FBI director from 2001 to 2013 but is more famous for being the special prosecutor who oversaw from 2017 to 2019 the investigation into possible collusion between the Trump campaign in 2016 and the Russian government.
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#pam-bondi
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

The Surprisingly Hopeful Lesson From Pam Bondi's Failed Tenure at DOJ

Pam Bondi's tenure as Attorney General ended due to her failure to effectively execute Trump's vindictive agenda, despite her efforts to corrupt the DOJ.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Why did Trump fire Pam Bondi from Justice Department, who is Todd Blanche?

Trump fired Pam Bondi as Attorney General, transitioning her to a private sector role after a 14-month tenure.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

MS NOW Defends Bondi Portrait Report Amid Onslaught of Criticism From Trump DOJ

MS NOW stands by its report showing Pam Bondi's portrait discarded after her firing, despite DOJ's claims of fake news.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Nancy Mace Not Letting Pam Bondi Off the Hook for Epstein Testimony: She's Required by Law'

Pam Bondi's ousting as attorney general raises questions about her handling of Jeffrey Epstein files and her upcoming deposition.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general, elevates Todd Blanche

Pam Bondi has been removed as attorney general amid criticism of politically motivated prosecutions and her handling of the Epstein files.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Political World Celebrates Pam Bondi's Firing After Terrible' Stint at DOJ

Pam Bondi was fired as Attorney General, receiving bipartisan support for her departure due to mishandling the Epstein files.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The Next Attorney General Has an Impossible Job

Donald Trump has reverted to firing Cabinet members, including Attorney General Pam Bondi, due to perceived failures in handling political issues.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Pam Bondi... You're Fired! - Above the Law

Donald Trump is reportedly firing Attorney General Pam Bondi, who will transition to a private sector job, with Todd Blanche taking over temporarily.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Trump fires Pam Bondi, a loyalist and ally, as attorney general

Donald Trump fired Pam Bondi, reshaping the justice department amid frustrations over prosecuting political enemies and the release of Epstein files.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Deputy AG Threatens Justice' For Alvin Bragg And Fani Willis

Justice is being pursued against those who prosecuted Donald Trump, with significant personnel changes at the Department of Justice and FBI.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

The All Too Predictable Reason Trump Fired Pam Bondi

Trump's presidency exemplifies a decline in executive accountability, highlighted by the ousting of Attorney General Pam Bondi for insufficient loyalty.
US politics
fromEsquire
2 days ago

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Continues to Sink to New Lows

Minnesota Rep. Elliott Engen was arrested for driving while impaired, highlighting issues of hypocrisy among lawmakers regarding DUI offenses.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

As DOJ prepares to share state voter data with DHS, a key privacy officer resigns

The DOJ is acquiring sensitive voter registration data, raising privacy concerns, as a key privacy officer resigns amid ongoing legal challenges.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

Trump Fired Bondi For Doing Bad Things Poorly

Being a chief law enforcement officer under a president with imperial views is challenging and can lead to job loss despite loyalty.
#fbi
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Did the FBI just post this propaganda video to save Kash Patel's job?

The FBI released a video celebrating Director Kash Patel's first year, criticized as propaganda for its cinematic portrayal of law enforcement successes.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump cases sue agency and DoJ over firings

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their work on Trump-related investigations, seeking to represent others fired for political reasons.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Did the FBI just post this propaganda video to save Kash Patel's job?

The FBI released a video celebrating Director Kash Patel's first year, criticized as propaganda for its cinematic portrayal of law enforcement successes.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump cases sue agency and DoJ over firings

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their work on Trump-related investigations, seeking to represent others fired for political reasons.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

'Amateur hour at the U.S. attorney's office': L.A. prosecutors face more losses in protest cases

Prosecutors faced significant challenges in two separate trials for assault on federal officers in Los Angeles, with one case potentially dismissed due to discovery issues.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Senator Known for Wild Tweets From Based' Account Reportedly in Contention to Be Trump's Next AG

Some senators are pushing the White House to appoint Sen. Mike Lee as Attorney General following Bondi's ouster and plan to pitch Trump directly on the idea, sources told me.
US politics
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fromAxios
3 days ago

Exclusive: Trump's DOJ says he's not required to turn over official records

The Presidential Records Act mandates that presidential records belong to the U.S. government, a law Trump has challenged by retaining documents.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Ex-GOP Congressman Eviscerates Ken Paxton: Most Corrupt Attorney General We've Had in My Lifetime'

Louie Gohmert criticizes Ken Paxton for corruption and dishonesty while acknowledging his conservative achievements.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Dems Scold Trump For Not Stealing Money Sooner - Above the Law

American airports face severe staffing shortages due to unpaid TSA agents, leading to long security lines and flight delays.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A subversion of the justice system': DoJ shifts into Trump's political wing' as criminal investigations accelerate

Trump's Department of Justice has become a political instrument targeting his opponents through investigations and raids while abandoning impartial justice principles.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Trump Can Prosecute Anyone Now

The Department of Justice is operating as a political tool for Donald Trump, using prosecutions to intimidate opponents while shielding allied lawbreakers.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

'Emergency Jump Teams' Are DOJ's New Plan To Paper Over Its Self-Inflicted Crisis - Above the Law

The Department of Justice created "emergency jump teams" to rotate assistant U.S. attorneys into high-need offices amid severe staffing shortages and collapsing morale.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

DOJ Flames Judiciary Over Impertinent Demand For Competent US Attorneys - Above the Law

DOJ is attempting to place unconfirmed political allies into US Attorney roles, prompting consistent judicial pushback and use of 28 U.S.C. §546(d) to appoint career prosecutors.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump's DOJ Fires No. 2 Prosecutor in Virginia After He Refused to Lead Comey Case: Report

A deputy U.S. Attorney was fired after refusing to lead DOJ's renewed prosecution effort against James Comey following dismissal over unlawful prosecutor appointment.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Democratic Senator Says DOJ Is Investigating Her

The Department of Justice is investigating Sen. Elissa Slotkin for participating in a video urging service members and intelligence officials to refuse illegal orders.
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