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DOJ refuses to hand over Epstein files after judge’s order

DOJ declines to turn over redacted information after judge’s order to release documents or explain why they’re being withheld

The Independent UK · Jul 3

US Rejects International Criminal Court Authority Over Americans — What It Means For You Abroad

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told the ICC the US rejects its jurisdiction over Americans worldwide, a stance experts warn may collide with US law on Russian war crimes cooperation.

International Business Times UK · Jul 3

Tren de Aragua Under Siege: New Charges, Bigger Numbers, and a Leader Already Gone

DOJ says Tren de Aragua arrests jumped sixfold under Trump, but the news came weeks after a strike killed the gang's own leader.

Latin Times · Jul 2

America at 250: Why Trump's second term is reviving fears of an 'imperial presidency'

As America marks its 250th anniversary, President Trump's actions have drawn comparisons to monarchy, with critics pointing to his use of power to enrich himself and target political opponents. His administration's approach, including leveraging the presidency for personal gain and demanding loyalty from the Justice Department, has sparked debate about…

The Economic Times · Jun 28

DOJ Faces Judge's Order To Strip Redactions From Secret Jeffrey Epstein Torture Video Emails By July Deadline

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to unredact Epstein-related emails or justify redactions, enforcing the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The decision could reveal hidden details by 2 July.

International Business Times UK · Jun 27

Jeffrey Epstein files: Who is Leon Black? Why is billionaire investor in trouble?

Epstein files: Lawmakers emerged from the closed-door voluntary interview with Black saying he refused to answer questions about non-disclosure agreements, prompting the committee to issue a subpoena about the NDAs

The Economic Times · Jun 27

‘The public will finally get transparency’: Columbia District Judge orders DOJ to unredact certain Epstein files and also denies them time to appeal

The DOJ argues that Sullivan’s decision was made for the headlines.

We Got This Covered · Jun 26

Billionaire Leon Black defends paying Epstein $158 million: ‘I knew Jekyll. I didn’t know Hyde’

Black is mentioned repeatedly in files that the Department of Justice has released related to the Epstein investigation

The Independent UK · Jun 26

DOJ Ordered to Stop Hiding Epstein Co-Conspirators as Judge Sets 2 July Deadline for Full Disclosure

A federal judge has ordered the DOJ to unredact documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's alleged co-conspirators, enhancing transparency and compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act

International Business Times UK · Jun 26

More people have been arrested over the Reflecting Pool than the Epstein files

Trump has claimed Reflecting Pool ‘vandals’ could face ‘years in jail.’ By contrast, he’s urged the public to move on from the Epstein files

The Independent UK · Jun 25