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Lawmakers, Capitol Police still pursuing Trump in Jan. 6 lawsuits - Roll Call

The lawsuits face a critical test before a judge who is to decide just how much a president can do without anyone being allowed to sue him.

Roll Call · Jan 5

DOJ Redaction Deadline For Epstein Files Sparks 'Cover Up' Fears During US Military Raid In Venezuela

The US Department of Justice has failed to meet a statutory deadline to justify redactions in Jeffrey Epstein files, fueling allegations of a cover-up, at the same time President Trump's administration carried out a historic military operation in Venezuela to seize Nicolás Maduro.

International Business Times UK · Jan 4

The DOJ Thinks Cocaine Couriers Are Not Worth Prosecuting. Trump Thinks They Deserve To Die.

Even as the president blows up drug boats, the government routinely declines to pursue charges against smugglers nabbed by the Coast Guard.

Reason · Jan 2

Man Who Had Pleaded Guilty to Felony Forgery of Court Orders Sues Over Being Called "Convicted Felon"

From a Justice Department press release as to the original forgery: "Michael Arnstein's blatant criminal scheme to exploit the authority of the federal judiciary for his company's benefit was outrageous. As Arnstein has learned, his attempts to remove negative reviews about his business from Google search results by forging a…

Reason · Dec 31, 2025

DOJ Epstein review swells to 5.2 million files, over 400 attorneys, source says

Attorney General Pam Bondi is facing pressure from Congress after the DOJ rollout lagged behind the Dec. 19 deadline to release the information.

Fortune · Dec 31, 2025

Julie K. Brown Blows Epstein Case Wide Open as DOJ Accused of Hiding Trump Links

Investigative journo Julie K. Brown says the Justice Department's Epstein file releases are chaotic, misleading and protective of Trump-linked figures

International Business Times UK · Dec 31, 2025

Trump’s equal opportunity agency wants to talk to white men about discrimination they have faced

Former workplace civil rights officials say Andrea Lucas falsely suggests white men in particular face egregious discrimination

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025

DOJ pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after mistaken deportation, judge's order says

A newly unsealed order in the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia reveals that high level Justice Department officials pushed for his indictment only after he was mistakenly deported and then ordered returned to the U.S. Abrego Garcia has pleaded not guilty to charges of human smuggling

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025

How a MAGA activist who reportedly admitted he had a ‘Nazi streak’ ended up with a key role in Trump’s administration

Some officials are reportedly questioning Paul Ingrassia’s qualifications after he was tapped for a key role at the General Services Administration

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025

Border Czar Homan Reportedly Didn't Get Normal Background Check Even After Trump Team Was Informed Of Bribery Probe

A new report shed light on what the Trump transition team knew about a bribery probe on border czar Tom Homan before taking office.

Latin Times · Dec 30, 2025