Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche testified at a Senate appropriations hearing on May 19, 2026, in Washington, D.C. During this time, the Justice Department announced it would comply with a federal court ruling. This ruling temporarily halted the Trump administration’s $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund amidst ongoing legal challenges. The fund, introduced by the Trump...
The federal prosecutor overseeing the Justice Department’s criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey has stepped down. A recent court filing indicates that Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy Severo will now represent the government in the case, replacing Matthew Petracca. The filing, submitted by U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina Ellis Boyle,...
A judge in Utah faces a crucial decision about the level of public and media access to an upcoming hearing in a high-profile murder case. Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk, is at the forefront of this legal battle. The preliminary hearing, scheduled for July 6-10, will determine if prosecutors have sufficient evidence to...
Federal officials disclosed on Sunday that immigration agents have arrested a suspected illegal immigrant in Portland, Indiana. The individual, Selah Dine Habib, allegedly entered the United States under a fraudulent asylum claim and later worked as a taxpayer-funded corrections officer. This information was provided by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to Fox News Digital....
U.S. Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, Harmeet Dhillon, has filed a motion seeking the recusal of Atlanta U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross. The request follows Ross’s illegal attendance at a Democratic fundraiser for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. This action suggests a lack of impartiality on Ross’s part. Ross’s challenges extend further. Reports...
A federal judge has ruled against adding President Donald Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center and has stopped the planned renovations. This decision is a legal challenge to Trump’s efforts to make his mark on Washington, D.C. Trump’s response was to abandon his renovation plans and give control of the arts venue back to Congress....
A federal judge has temporarily stopped the Trump administration from proceeding with a proposed $1.776 billion fund. This fund was meant for Trump allies who claim they were victims of government misuse. U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema in Alexandria, Virginia, halted its formation and potential payouts for at least two weeks. The fund’s legality is...
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi has appeared before House lawmakers who are probing Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse cases. This appearance has renewed scrutiny over the Trump administration’s handling of Epstein’s case files. Closed-Door Session Bondi’s testimony occurred behind closed doors. Lawmakers aim to gather information on the handling of Epstein’s case files and other related...
The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that Black Mississippi death row inmate, Terry Pitchford, can pursue new challenges to his conviction. Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh sided with the court’s liberal wing in a 5-4 decision. This ruling underscores differences within the conservative-majority court on addressing racial bias in jury selection. It...
Supreme Court Restricts Use of Compassionate Release for Federal Prisoners The Supreme Court has made a significant decision that affects how federal prisoners can pursue early release. This ruling focuses on the distinction between challenging a conviction and seeking sentence reductions using the compassionate release statute. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was the sole dissenter in...