Federal judge blocks part of Idaho's near-total abortion ban in win for DOJ The state "must yield to conflicting federal law" when it comes to abortions in medical emergencies, the judge wrote in his ruling. Axios · Aug 25, 2022
US Rep. Scott Perry seeks to block FBI from accessing his cellphone contents PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Rep. Scott Perry is seeking to block the Justice Department from accessing the contents of his cellphone as officials continue to investigate his involvement in former President Donald Trump’s efforts to stay in power after losing the 2020 election. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 25, 2022
Trump has raised millions. He may run in 2024, so where will all that money go? Campaign finance rules say the PAC money can't be used for his campaign if Trump decides he'll run, but there are questions on whether any potential violations would be enforced by the FEC. WEKU · Aug 24, 2022
Ex-Louisville officer pleads guilty to conspiracy in Breonna Taylor killing It's the first conviction in a case that ignited protests across the country over police brutality and racial justice. Axios · Aug 23, 2022
Why Stephen King turned on his own publisher in a battle over the future of the book industry Josh Marcus looks into why the horror king—and the Biden administration—are trying to stop the big-money merger between Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022
"Lawyers giggling" at Trump's DOJ suit "He's sort of asking Merrick Garland to prosecute him," says Harvard Law Professor Laurence Tribe Salon · Aug 23, 2022
Explainer-Malaysia's ex-PM Najib and the multi-billion dollar 1MDB scandal Malaysia's top court ordered former prime minister Najib Razak to begin a 12-year prison sentence on Tuesday after rejecting his appeal against a conviction on charges related to a multi-billion dollar graft scandal at state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). Reuters · Aug 23, 2022
Trump sues US government over FBI search of Mar-a-Lago Ex-president seeks to prevent bureau from reading seized documents until court official weighs in The Guardian - US · Aug 22, 2022
Revealing Mar-a-Lago affidavit could put witnesses in danger of being intimidated by Trump, Adam Schiff warns Jan 6 committee member cautions that judge’s decision could imperil DoJ probe The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2022
Crenshaw calls FBI criticisms warranted In an interview with Jake Tapper, Crenshaw says criticizing FBI and inciting violence are two different things Salon · Aug 21, 2022
Rep. Dan Crenshaw: Trump Mar-a-Lago search "hard to justify" Crenshaw said the FBI's move to search Mar-a-Lago was "automatically political." Axios · Aug 21, 2022
Controversial DOJ memo on protecting Trump from prosecution over Mueller probe must be released, court rules Ex-AG Bill Barr was accused of misleading the public and spinning special counsel’s findings in favour of then-president The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2022
Appeals court upholds ruling ordering DOJ to release memo on Mueller report Then-Attorney General Bill Barr cited the memo to justify clearing Trump of obstruction of justice. Axios · Aug 19, 2022
Expert: DOJ could release key evidence DOJ has to redact a search affidavit backing the Mar-a-Lago raid — but key details could be released to public Salon · Aug 19, 2022
Tribune News Service · Aug 19, 2022 Court orders release of memo about Russia probe from Justice Department to Barr WASHINGTON — The U.S. Justice Department must release a 2019 memo advising then-Attorney General Bill Barr on how to handle the conclusion of the Mueller investigation and the department’s decision not to charge Donald Trump, a federal appeals court ruled.
Salon · Aug 19, 2022 Court orders release of secret Barr memo Judges say DOJ improperly withheld memo it cited to defend not charging Trump with any crimes
Salon · Aug 19, 2022 Trump lawyer threatens to expose agents Attorney Alina Habba calls for release of surveillance footage that could identify agents facing violent threats
Salon · Aug 19, 2022 Mar-a-Lago affidavit may unseal soon "This is going to be a considered, careful process"
Tribune News Service · Aug 18, 2022 Trump search affidavit should be partly unsealed, judge says Portions of the FBI affidavit used to secure a search warrant for former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate should be unsealed, a federal judge in Florida said.
Roll Call · Aug 18, 2022 Judge orders DOJ to prepare Trump search documents for release - Roll Call A federal judge orders DOJ to propose redactions in preparation for the potential release of the affidavit allowing the search of Mar-a-Lago.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2022 First Thing: Florida Republicans targeted Black voter turnout, DoJ says Department claims restrictions were racially motivated. Plus, California urges residents to cut power use
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2022 Bolton accuses Biden administration of staying quiet on assassination plot to please Iran Former White House official says DoJ notified him long before making public comment about the arrest
Salon · Aug 17, 2022 Top attorneys refuse to represent Trump Another Trump lawyer is a former OAN anchor who pushed election conspiracy theories that got the network sued
Salon · Aug 16, 2022 Trump gives the FBI the Jan. 6 treatment Trump's implicit threats and attempts to intimidate Merrick Garland into backing down are becoming less subtle
The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022 Calling US a banana republic is rude to clothing chain, GOP candidate bizarrely argues ’It’s clear now that the American people can add ‘understand a joke’ to the ever-growing list of things Democrats simply can’t comprehend,’ campaign adviser says