Federal Judges Criticize Trump-Era DOJ for Unlawful and Unethical Conduct
Judges across the U.S. question the trustworthiness of Department of Justice lawyers, citing a breakdown in the presumption of regularity under Trump’s second term.
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Judges across the U.S. question the trustworthiness of Department of Justice lawyers, citing a breakdown in the presumption of regularity under Trump’s second term.
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politics
A U.S. District Court ruled that Johnston, Rhode Island, improperly used eminent domain to seize land intended for affordable housing development.
Reason | Jul 29, 2026, 9:02 PM
world
Interim Attorney General Todd Blanche, a former defense lawyer for Donald Trump, encounters doubts from within the Republican Party as the Senate Judiciary Committee prepares to vote on his confirmation.
Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 8:56 PM
general
Prosecutors argue there is clear probable cause for trial in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 29, 2026, 8:17 PM
general
Johnthony Walker, previously convicted of negligent homicide in a 2016 school bus crash that killed six children, is now jailed again on multiple new charges unrelated to the crash.
Fox News Latest | Jul 29, 2026, 3:41 PM
general
After months of delay and political tension, Jay Clayton's nomination as Director of National Intelligence was approved by the Senate amid ongoing debates over the renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 29, 2026, 1:02 AM
us
Jay Clayton, a former SEC chairman and Trump ally, was confirmed by the US Senate in a 51-47 party-line vote amid controversy over his stance on election integrity.
Guardian US | Jul 28, 2026, 11:48 PM
general
Rachel Accurso’s viral post questioned racial dynamics in the investigation of Nolan Wells’ death, prompting criticism from legal experts.
Fox News Latest | Jul 28, 2026, 11:32 PM
general
Jay Clayton was confirmed as Director of National Intelligence on a party-line vote, but Senate Democrats continue to block bipartisan reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
Fox News Latest | Jul 28, 2026, 11:30 PM
politics
A federal court issues a preliminary injunction allowing Kalshi and Polymarket to continue operating in Minnesota, challenging the state's recent ban on prediction markets.
Reason | Jul 28, 2026, 9:37 PM
general
William Pulte highlights ongoing downsizing efforts amid Senate confirmation of Trump’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence.
Fox News Latest | Jul 28, 2026, 6:42 PM
us
Marquez Christopher Pinder, a US Secret Service agent, along with two men, faces charges after Florida investigators uncovered repeated beatings causing near-fatal injuries during a fraternity hazing ritual.
Guardian US | Jul 28, 2026, 5:52 PM
politics
The Alien Terrorist Removal Court, established in 1996 but never used until now, faces scrutiny as the Department of Justice files a case against an unnamed suspected terrorist.
The Hill | Jul 28, 2026, 3:08 PM
politics
As President Trump nominates Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, questions arise about his suitability amid comparisons to historic standards of legal integrity.
The Hill | Jul 27, 2026, 12:52 PM
us
Tom Homan says the ICE agent involved in the July 13 killing should not have passed vetting amid abuse allegations from two ex-wives, prompting an ongoing investigation into the vetting process.
Guardian US | Jul 26, 2026, 10:41 PM
politics
Zach Dembo, Democratic nominee for Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District, is reportedly unaware of how his email appeared in a 2015 Ashley Madison data breach.
Daily Caller | Jul 24, 2026, 9:48 AM
politics
A coalition of 25 states and the District of Columbia has filed a lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of withholding hundreds of millions in federal grants to pressure states on election and immigration policies.
CBS Politics | Jul 23, 2026, 11:53 PM
politics
Physician and former state legislator Amish Shah defeated Marlene Galán-Woods in a key Democratic primary, marking a setback for the national party's preferred candidate.
CBS Politics | Jul 23, 2026, 10:18 AM
politics
Former state representative Amish Shah defeated Marlene Galán-Woods, the preferred candidate of national Democrats, in the Democratic primary for Arizona’s open 1st Congressional District.
The Hill | Jul 23, 2026, 4:06 AM
politics
Senate and House Democrats seek details on a Justice Department legal opinion that could increase institutionalization of people with mental illness, challenging decades of civil rights protections.
CBS Politics | Jul 22, 2026, 4:33 PM
politics
A federal judge has temporarily barred ICE from deporting a key witness in the deadly shooting of Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston.
CBS Politics | Jul 22, 2026, 9:39 AM
us
Andy Biggs, a key figure in efforts to overturn the 2020 election, secured the Republican nomination for Arizona governor, leading to a high-stakes contest with incumbent Democrat Katie Hobbs in a pivotal battleground state.
Guardian US | Jul 22, 2026, 5:14 AM
politics
Roger Rogoff, recently fired as Seattle’s top federal prosecutor after less than an hour on the job, is contesting his removal in court, raising questions about the authority to dismiss court-appointed U.S. attorneys.
The Hill | Jul 22, 2026, 12:02 AM
politics
Roger Rogoff challenges his removal by President Trump shortly after his appointment by federal judges, citing violations of federal law and the Constitution.
CBS Politics | Jul 21, 2026, 11:25 PMShowing 49-72 of 159 articles.