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Judge Orders Trump to Reveal Legal Memo on Deadly Boat Strikes
A federal judge rejected the administration's bid to keep secret its legal justification for maritime operations that have killed 234 people.
Blanche Marks 9/11's 25th Year, Calls DOJ to Sustain Mission
Attorney General Todd Blanche told Justice Department staff that their daily work since the attacks remains the agency's fundamental obligation.

ICE Officer Indicted for Lying About Minneapolis Shooting
Federal prosecutors charged Christian Castro with making false statements after he shot a Venezuelan man during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.
DOJ to Appeal Order to Unredact Epstein Files
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is fighting a federal judge's ruling that ordered the Justice Department to release or justify redacted names tied to Jeffrey Epstein's network.
Appeals Court Voids Trump-Era Subpoenas, Rules Albany Prosecutor Unlawfully Appointed
The Second Circuit affirmed that John Sarcone III lacked authority to seek records on cases involving President Trump and the NRA.
Fauci Aide Pleads Guilty to Hiding Records From Public
David Morens admitted to concealing agency communications from federal investigators, saying he acted to protect Anthony Fauci, who faces no charges.
DOJ Says Existing Law Covers White House Ballroom — Appeals Court Disagrees
Attorney General Todd Blanche argued Sunday that Congress already authorized the $900 million project, but a federal appeals court has ordered all work to stop by Aug. 21.
DOJ Says Existing Law Covers White House Ballroom — Courts Disagree
Attorney General Todd Blanche argued Sunday that Congress already authorized the $900 million White House construction project, even as an appeals court ordered work stopped by Aug. 21.
Pirro Files Two Felonies Against Alleged WWII Memorial Vandal, Seeks Pretrial Detention
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro charged Melissa L. Farris with two felonies carrying up to 10 years in prison after her arrest for allegedly vandalizing the Washington memorial Thursday night.
Suspect Charged in WWII Memorial Spray-Paint Attack as Trump Vows Prosecution
Melissa L. Farris faces two felony counts carrying up to 10 years in prison each after orange, pink and green graffiti appeared across the National Mall landmark.
DOJ Rebukes D.C. Council Over National Guard Withdrawal Push
Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald called the council's letters to 10 state governors 'impotent theatrics' as federal forces credit the Guard with 16,000 arrests.
America Has Made Corruption Cheap — and the Cases Prove It
From a 38-month sentence for a Fed adviser who passed economic secrets to China, to a congressional pardon before trial, the punishment no longer fits the betrayal.