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Trump administration opens investigation into Harvard's financial aid for international students

The Justice Department is investigating whether Harvard University is allowing Chinese donors to create scholarships that exclude American students

The Independent UK

FBI Reportedly Stops Probing ICE Confrontations, Raising Oversight Fears After Fatal Shootings

A controversial memo suggests the FBI may stop investigating ICE shootings, raising concerns about accountability and civil rights. The government denies any change, but the debate continues.

International Business Times UK

Trump DOJ Drops Corporate Crime Investigations, Giving Major Companies a Free Pass

The Trump Justice Department has dropped several high-profile corporate investigations, including an inquiry into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, fueling concerns over a pullback in enforcement.

International Business Times UK

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Epstein Survivor Accuses Trump's AG Todd Blanche of Dismissing Calls for Further Epstein Investigation

Epstein survivor Jess Michaels accuses acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche of dismissing victims' appeals for further investigation, alleging 'gaslighting' during a meeting.

International Business Times UK

FBI Told to Stop Investigating ICE After Patel Halted Renee Good Probe, Now ICE Investigates Itself

The FBI will no longer investigate ICE confrontations, shifting responsibility to Homeland Security Investigations. This change raises concerns about accountability and scrutiny of ICE's use of force.

International Business Times UK

DOJ activates untested ‘Alien Terrorist Removal Court’ for first time in 30 years

The court was established in 1996 but had never received a petition until this past Wednesday

The Independent UK

Inside the legal campaign that freed Gautam Adani from US prosecution

US prosecutors dropped bribery and fraud charges against billionaire Gautam Adani. A 10-week defense campaign presented nearly 600 pages of legal arguments. This extensive effort persuaded the Justice Department to abandon the prosecution. The case began in November 2024 and was dismissed in May 2026. Adani and his nephew settled…

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TikTok Back on Government Devices as Trump Administration Reverses Ban Over Security Risks

On Friday, the U.S. Justice Department said that federal employees may once again download TikTok on government-issued devices, determining that the app no longer poses the national security risks that led to a federal ban in 2022.

Benzinga

Top US prosecutor will not dispute DOJ decision to drop Gautam Adani's criminal case

Brooklyn's top federal prosecutor stated he had no basis to dispute the Justice Department's decision. He was not the decisionmaker behind dropping the fraud and bribery case against Gautam Adani. The case involved alleged bribes for a solar power plant development in India. Adani's lawyers and the conglomerate have consistently…

The Economic Times

In speech to nation, Trump declassifies intelligence claiming Chinese interference in 2020 elections

US President Donald Trump declassified intelligence he said showed Chinese interference in US elections, reviving claims about election security despite intelligence findings that Beijing did not alter the 2020 vote he lost. The move reinforces Trump's push to make election integrity a central issue ahead of November's congressional midterm elections.

France 24

Former Fed Adviser Covertly Shared Confidential Information With China. Now He Faces Time In Prison

A former Fed advisor was sentenced to more than three years in prison after lying to investigators about his ties to Chinese intelligence operatives.

International Business Times

Press freedom is the new terrorism

The Trump administration is smothering press freedom and the public's right to know

Salon

Blanche pushes back on ‘weaponization’ fund worries during hearing

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche defended his involvement in a $1.8 billion “weaponization” compensation fund at his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing Wednesday in his bid for the top Justice Department job. Over the course of the hearing, Blanche sparred with Democrats and pushed back on concerns from some Republicans…

Roll Call

Judge Rules Trump and Sons Acted in 'Bad Faith' Trying to Sue Themselves for a $1.8B Slush Fund

A federal judge in Florida has rejected a proposed $1.8 billion IRS settlement involving Donald Trump, citing self-dealing and bad faith, and imposed professional consequences on Trump's legal team.

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Gautam Adani denies any deal linked to dismissal of US criminal case in sworn affidavit

Gautam Adani has categorically denied any involvement with a deal related to the dismissal of criminal charges against him. He affirmed under oath that he was ignorant of any agreements surrounding this matter. The Justice Department explained that legal hurdles necessitated the charge dismissal. Furthermore, discussions between Adani's legal team…

International Business Times UK

Newly Leaked Emails Show Todd Blanche Is Spearheading Trump's DOJ Revenge Push

Newly leaked emails suggest acting US attorney general Todd Blanche has been central to Donald Trump's drive to pursue political adversaries through the Justice Department.

The Independent UK

The Epstein investigation is about to reach Obama’s inner circle

Kathryn Ruemmler is the latest prominent figure called before the House Oversight Committee as lawmakers investigate the network of powerful people connected with Epstein

Reason

By Blessing Corruption, Todd Blanche Has Disqualified Himself From the Job He Wants

Trump’s nominee for attorney general has repeatedly subverted justice to benefit his boss.

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The Economic Times

Buffett's $6 billion annual gifts skip Gates foundation after Epstein ties disclosed

Warren Buffett has redirected his annual donations away from Bill Gates' foundation. He will now donate approximately six billion dollars to his family's foundations. Buffett plans to give away his remaining Berkshire Hathaway stock by 2034. This decision accelerates his previous plan for distributing his vast fortune. Gates' foundation acknowledged…

The Independent UK

Todd Blanche ripped into Trump’s weaponization czar and directed key prosecutions of president’s enemies, emails show

Newly published documents glimpse acting attorney general’s grip inside the DOJ as he prepares for Senate confirmation hearings

The Independent UK

Todd Blanche faces grilling over Epstein files, Trump ties and Jan 6

Todd Blanche is heading into a high-stakes test this week in his bid to become attorney general, with key Republicans still undecided about whether to back his nomination

The Independent UK

Warren Buffett omits annual donation to Bill Gates’ foundation after his Epstein ties were disclosed

Billionaire Warren Buffett omitted Bill Gates′ foundation from his annual donations this year after disclosures of the Microsoft co-founder’s ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Benzinga

Trump's $1.78 Billion 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund Deal Had 'Never A Case Or Controversy, Rules Judge: 'Brought to Manipulate the Judicial Process'

A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s settlement with the Justice Department over the leak of his tax returns stemmed from a lawsuit that lacked a genuine legal dispute and was used to legitimize the agreement in court.

Reason

A Federal Judge Slams Trump's IRS Lawsuit As a Pretext for Delivering a Phony 'Settlement'

U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams concludes that the case never presented a true "case or controversy" because both sides were controlled by the president.

The Economic Times

US judge declares Trump's tax deal 'improper', leaving future financial implications unclear

A US judge on Monday voided a settlement between Donald Trump and the Internal Revenue Service giving the president and his allies sweeping protections from audits, ruling that his lawsuit over leaked tax returns had been filed for an "improper purpose."

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