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Team Trump fumbles one legal battle after another — and then starts fresh one against space hero Mark Kelly

ANALYSIS: President Donald Trump’s enemies-list prosecutions of James Comey and Letitia James were tossed by a federal judge on Monday, writes Eric Garcia. The same day, came word that the Pentagon is going after a NASA hero who dared challenge the commander-in-chief.

The Independent UK

New DOJ Hiring Push Uses 'Deportation Judge' Posting Despite Role Being Legally Classified as 'Immigration Judge'

In a post on X, DHS Secretary Noem also echoed the term, adding that deportation judges will "restore integrity and honor to our Nation's Immigration Court system"

Latin Times

Federal Judge Dismisses Comey and James Indictments, Saying Trump's U.S. Attorney Appointment Was Illegal

The charges were dismissed without prejudice, so the Justice Department can try again.

Reason

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Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed

A federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that the prosecutor who brought the charges at President Donald Trump’s urging was illegally appointed by the Justice Department

The Independent UK

DOJ asks judge to unseal Jeffrey Epstein grand jury notes ahead of file release deadline

Judge Richard Berman previously denied a Trump administration request to make the Epstein grand jury transcripts public

The Independent UK

Judge dismisses indictments against James Comey, Letitia James - Roll Call

A judge dismissed the criminal charges against former FBI Director James B. Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday.

Roll Call

Gov. Greg Abbott, long a defender of states’ rights, embraces Trump’s push to expand presidential power

Defending Texas sovereignty has been central to Abbott’s political identity. Yet he has helped Trump erode states’ authority over elections, policing and deploying the National Guard.

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Trump’s attacks are worsening. Why is he becoming even more vengeful?

Everyone knew that once Congress passed legislation requiring the Justice Department to release all the Jeffrey Epstein files, US President Donald Trump would go on a tear to “flood the zone” with other distractions so he could command the agenda.

The Conversation

Trump boasts he has his ‘highest poll numbers’ ever – but some surveys show him sinking to a record second-term low

President’s approval rating fell this week amid backlash over the Epstein files and the rising cost of living

The Independent UK

Epstein's accusers grapple with complex emotions about promised release of Justice Department files

Trump has signed legislation compelling the Justice Department to release the files on Jeffrey Epstein

The Independent UK

Congress isn’t done with Epstein — but Trump’s thumb is firmly on the scale

ANALYSIS: The House Oversight Committee has the blessing of Speaker Mike Johnson, writes Eric Garcia, but it can easily devolve into either a three-ring circus or Republicans running interference for the president.

The Independent UK

Democrats investigating Epstein decry Andrew ‘silence’ over interview request

Mountbatten-Windsor ‘continues to hide’, US lawmakers say, after deadline they set to receive response passes

The Guardian - US

The fallout of Epstein's crimes span the globe. Here's a look at some of those paying the cost

The fallout from Jeffrey Epstein’s transgressions spans oceans and continents, from the vulnerable girls he exploited to the elite people and institutions that chose to get involved, cover it up — or look away

The Independent UK

World awaits fresh Epstein cache – but could Trump officials block full release?

Experts say files certain to contain revelations but warn disclosures could still leave critical questions unanswered

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White House isn't giving up on AI regulations ban - Roll Call

The White House is pushing for a moratorium on state artificial intelligence laws either in the annual defense policy bill or through an executive order.

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: president says Democrats should be arrested for ‘seditious behavior’, drawing outrage

After Trump logged on and chose violence, Democratic leaders condemned his ‘disgusting and dangerous death threats’

The Independent UK

Justice Department insists Comey indictment was properly approved as it tries to keep case afloat

The Trump-appointed prosecutor overseeing the James Comey case is insisting in a new court filing that the full grand jury approved the final indictment against the former FBI director

The Independent UK

What to know about the Justice Department's Jeffrey Epstein files

The clock is ticking for the U.S. government to open up its files on Jeffrey Epstein

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The Independent UK

Justice Department is examining handling of mortgage fraud investigation into Sen. Adam Schiff

The Justice Department is examining the handling of the mortgage fraud investigation into Sen. Adam Schiff

The Guardian - US

Republicans warn Bondi not to bury Epstein files after law’s passage

Senators push the attorney general to release Epstein records within 30 days, fearing delays or sweeping redactions

The Independent UK

GOP lawmakers warning Trump and Bondi not to withhold documents in Epstein files: ‘It would add fuel to the fire’

There are concerns that Bondi could cite the ongoing investigation into Epstein’s ties to Democratic associates, ordered by Trump last week, as a reason to withhold the files

Roll Call

Cherfilus-McCormick faces expulsion threat over indictment - Roll Call

The House has spent much of the week on a punishment spree, as other members trade censure threats. But expulsion is rarer.

The Conversation

‘Jeffrey Epstein is not unique’: What his case reveals about the realities of child sex trafficking

Congress on Nov. 18, 2025, passed legislation that calls on the Justice Department to release records related to Jeffrey Epstein, the late convicted sex offender. Those records on the federal investigation of Epstein and his accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, have brought renewed attention to sex trafficking. Alfonso Serrano, a politics editor…

Euronews

Trump signs bill approving release of Epstein files after facing mounting pressure

The bill directs the Justice Department to release all files, with certain exceptions, related to investigations into Jeffrey Epstein and longtime partner and accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as records regarding Epstein's death in prison.

The Independent UK

Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick indicted for stealing $5M in FEMA funds

It is further alleged that part of the money was funneled into her campaign via candidate contributions

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