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Judge Blocks Trump From Firing Seattle U.S. Attorney
A federal judge ruled President Trump cannot remove a U.S. attorney appointed by a district court, setting up a constitutional showdown over removal powers.
DOJ Sues Kansas Schools Over Transition Plans Without Parental Consent
The Justice Department challenged a Kansas City school district's policy of developing gender transition plans for students in meetings that exclude parents.
DOJ Official Opens Door to AI Safety Coordination Without Antitrust Waiver
Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward said AI companies can coordinate on cybersecurity risks without triggering antitrust concerns, answering a question the AG refused to address.
Feds Seize $52M in Xinbi Scam Crypto as Strike Force Nears $1B Haul
The Justice Department's crackdown on the Telegram-based Xinbi Guarantee marketplace brought cumulative crypto seizures to approximately $938 million.
Singapore Man to Plead Guilty in $240M Bitcoin Theft
Malone Lam, 22, orchestrated August 2024 social engineering attack that duped a victim out of Bitcoin, then burned through proceeds on luxury cars and private jets before arrest.
Wyoming Governor Seeks Probe Into DOJ Election Monitors
Gov. Mark Gordon requested an investigation after state officials said federal observers exceeded their authority during primary elections.
Trump Loyalist Ed Martin Exits DOJ for Election Legal Wars
Martin leaves the Justice Department to lead Trump's legal battles ahead of the 2026 midterms and 2028 presidential race.
DOJ Blasts D.C. Council for Pushing Governors to Pull National Guard
Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald accused council members of "ignorance" and "impotent theatrics" for asking governors to withdraw troops from the capital.
Trump Presses Pirro to Reopen Reflecting Pool Case After New Photos Surface
The president shared photos from a freelance photographer Saturday, claiming they show deliberate cuts to the pool's coating days after his own U.S. attorney dropped the felony charge.
Murkowski Opposes Blanche Nomination, Putting AG Confirmation at Risk
The Alaska Republican's opposition over a proposed Jan. 6 compensation fund leaves Trump's attorney general pick without a clear path to 51 votes.
DOJ Drops Felony Case Against Olympic Canoeist in Lincoln Memorial Pool Vandalism
The Justice Department dismissed charges against David Hearn, drawing criticism from Jeanine Pirro and a defense from Doug Burgum.
Senate Republicans Back Blanche for AG After $1.8 Billion Fund Scrapped
Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis dropped their opposition to Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination after he committed in writing to kill a controversial $1.8 billion fund.
Federal Indictments Expose Romance Scam Rings That Stole $215 Million From Americans
International fraud networks used AI and fake dating profiles to fleece more than 1,000 victims and siphon taxpayer funds from a federal wildlife agency.
DOJ Strips Citizenship From 12 Americans in National Security Cases
The Justice Department initiated proceedings against 12 U.S. citizens to revoke their nationality, using a rarely deployed legal authority in cases tied to national security concerns
Epstein Cell Note Release Escalates Pressure on Wealthy Associates
A federal judge's order to unseal a handwritten message from Jeffrey Epstein's cell intensifies scrutiny on individuals connected to the deceased financier
DOJ Sues Minnesota Over Climate Lawsuit, Fueling Macro Uncertainty for Energy, Rates
The Justice Department's intervention in Minnesota's climate change lawsuit signals a potential federal policy shift impacting energy markets, inflation expectations, and fixed-income duration risk.
Justice Department Targets Sports Media Monopolies: Big Media Stocks Face Antitrust Risk
The Justice Department's probe into the U.S. sports-media marketplace signals a new era of regulatory scrutiny for major broadcasters and content owners, threatening to reshape content distribution.