US Democrats say Bondi didn't answer Epstein questions Democratic lawmakers say ex-US attorney general Pam Bondi has not answered questions about President Donald Trump's role in releasing files on Jeffrey Epstein. AAP · May 29
Pam Bondi Defends Her Handling Of The Epstein Files Before House Panel Former Attorney General Pam Bondi defended the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files Friday during a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee. International Business Times · May 29
Bondi sits for closed-door interview over Epstein files release Former Attorney General Pamela Bondi appeared for a closed-door interview with a House panel Friday over the handling of files related to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and Democrats say she told them that acting Attorney General Todd Blanche made many of the decisions. The interview by the House Committee… Roll Call · May 29
Biden Takes DOJ to Court to Bury the Audio That Could Rewrite the Narrative of His Classified Docs Scandal The outcome could have lasting implications on how private conversations with public figures are treated in the future. The Mary Sue · May 29
US judge freezes Trump $1.8 billion 'slush fund' for allies A US federal judge has halted a $1.8 billion compensation fund. Critics call it a slush fund for President Donald Trump's allies. The judge blocked money transfers and payments. This is a setback for a Trump initiative. Opponents argue the fund lacks legal basis and oversight. A hearing is set… The Economic Times · May 29
Facing Congress Over Epstein Files, Pam Bondi Says Todd Blanche, Not Her, Was in Charge of the Review - FULL TEXT Former Attorney General Pam Bondi walked into Congress Friday with a carefully worded defense of the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, but the most revealing line in her prepared statement was not about transparency. It was about Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. Latin Times · May 29
Could Trump be on the hook for taxes on his $1.8B ‘slush fund’? Some experts say yes ‘The tax analysis is actually not all that complicated,’ Duke University law professor Lawrence Zelenak said The Independent UK · May 29
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Admin From Creating 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from making payments through its $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization fund." International Business Times · May 29
Ex-Trump attorney general Pam Bondi grilled over Epstein files, admits 'redaction errors' amid thyroid cancer diagnosis Former US attorney general Pam Bondi appeared before the House Oversight Committee. She admitted to redaction errors in the Jeffrey Epstein files. Bondi defended the Justice Department's actions under her leadership. Democrats and survivors criticized the closed-door interview format. They demanded greater transparency and accountability in the handling of these… The Times of India · May 29
Judge temporarily halts DOJ ‘anti-weaponization fund’ A federal judge in Virginia on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from proceeding with the $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” created by the Justice Department last week. The two-page order from Judge Leonie M. Brinkema of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia directed the administration not… Roll Call · May 29
E. Jean Carroll still terrifies Trump Justice Department efforts to rewrite history show #MeToo still matters Salon · May 29
Epstein secrets back in spotlight as Pam Bondi prepares to testify before lawmakers Former AG Pam Bondi marches back into the Jeffrey Epstein spotlight Friday as House investigators grill her behind closed doors over the Trump administration’s chaotic handling of the infamous sex predator’s case files The Independent UK · May 29
Trump's DOJ Demands Reddit and X Hand Over Names, Addresses and Banking Details of Online ICE Critics The US Justice Department's pursuit of anonymous social media users criticising ICE has sparked a legal battle, raising concerns over free speech and online anonymity. International Business Times UK · May 29
US Justice Department Requests Names, Addresses And Banking Information From Reddit And X Users In ICE Case The US government is using grand jury subpoenas to identify anonymous critics of immigration enforcement, raising concerns about free speech and digital privacy. International Business Times UK · May 28
The Independent UK · May 28 Trump’s retribution campaign now targets his most famous accuser. It could silence others, experts warn DOJ’s case involving E. Jean Carroll appears designed to derail her multi-million dollar verdicts while silencing others, experts tell Alex Woodward
The Independent UK · May 28 DOJ sues Democratic states over refusal to provide undercover license plates to ICE agents The federal government contends these states are imposing restrictions that hinder law enforcement operations
Fortune · May 28 A Google engineer is facing federal charges after allegedly using his employer’s confidential data to pocket $1.2 million on Polymarket The DOJ alleges the engineer ignored a "Google Confidential" warning to get insider search data he later used for bets.
France 24 · May 28 Justice Department launches probe into columnist who accused Trump of sexual assault, source says The US Justice Department has launched an investigation for perjury into E. Jean Carroll, the columnist who a 2023 civil trial found had been sexually assaulted by US President Donald Trump in a New York department store 30 years ago, a source close to the matter told AP Thursday.
The Economic Times · May 28 Epstein files reveal ongoing ties with this one wealth manager Despite the allegations surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, Bank of America wealth adviser Paul V. Morris maintained connections with Epstein for several years. This outreach went on even after the bank settled a multi-million dollar lawsuit linked to Epstein's criminal activities.
Latin Times · May 28 Bipartisan Group of Ex-Judges Moves to Reopen Trump IRS Case, Claim 'The Court Was Deceived' The former judges argue that Trump and the federal government failed to disclose a settlement agreement when they moved to voluntarily dismiss the case earlier this month
The Independent UK · May 28 Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault: AP source The Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether longtime advice columnist E
Roll Call · May 28 Judge declines to block parts of Trump mail voting order, for now A federal judge on Thursday denied an effort to pause President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to restrict mail voting in federal elections, finding that it was too early to say whether anyone has been harmed by the effort. The opinion and order, from Judge Carl Nichols for the U.S.…
The Independent UK · May 28 Trump administration orders prosecutors to pull back on probes against Venezuela leader It remains unclear if prosecutors had implicated Delcy Rodríguez in any crimes or were preparing an indictment
The Independent UK · May 28 DOJ launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll: report DOJ investigation will reportedly focus on whether Carroll committed perjury in her civil lawsuits against the president
The Economic Times · May 28 Trump administration tells prosecutors to stand down on Venezuela leader, sources say Federal prosecutors in Miami have been instructed to halt criminal investigations into Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez, a longtime DEA target. This directive, aimed at fostering U.S. investment and stabilizing Venezuela, comes despite DEA records showing Rodriguez has been on law enforcement's radar since at least 2018. The move eases…