Trump’s DOJ refuses to supply signed statements saying ‘slush fund’ is really dead Top DOJ lawyer says it’s ‘unnecessary’ to put the end of the $1.8 billion comensation fund in writing The Independent UK · Jun 21
House Oversight Staff Hit a Wall at Ghislaine Maxwell’s Texas Prison, Leaving Them With More Questions Than Answers About Her Move The fact that Maxwell is the only sex offender at the minimum-security federal prison camp adds to the confusion. The Mary Sue · Jun 19
US House staff visit Ghislaine Maxwell’s prison after claims of laptop and puppy Epstein associate’s lawyer rejected preferential treatment claims in January, saying ‘humane treatment isn’t special’ The Guardian - US · Jun 17
Senate clashes over fate of ‘anti-weaponization’ fund Senate Democrats sought to pass legislation to abolish the White House’s supposedly defunct “anti-weaponization” fund Tuesday, in a floor move blocked by Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., attempted to pass via unanimous consent the measure to stop the $1.8 billion fund from the Department… Roll Call · Jun 16
Capital Standoff: Shockwaves in Washington as ICE Agents Attempt 'Raids' on Lawyers Defending Minor Immigrants ICE agents attempted to raid legal offices representing unaccompanied migrant children, escalating the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration and targeting legal aid organisations. International Business Times UK · Jun 16
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says Trump's DoJ is investigating him and his wife California Governor Gavin Newsom accused the Justice Department of a politically motivated investigation targeting him and his wife, alleging Donald Trump is retaliating due to Newsom's presidential aspirations and criticism. Federal agents have reportedly questioned friends and former employees, seeking records related to increasingly personal matters. The Economic Times · Jun 16
Blanche makes Senate visit ahead of confirmation push Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche started his Senate goodwill tour Monday in his bid for Senate confirmation to run the Justice Department permanently, sitting down with Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Charles E. Grassley. The Iowa Republican is the first lawmaker to meet with Blanche since President Donald Trump tapped him… Roll Call · Jun 15
Trump's White House Shaken as Leaked Situation Room Recordings Expose Deep Plot to Bury Infamous Epstein Files The Trump White House faces a crisis over alleged secret recordings of Situation Room meetings, potentially leaked to journalists, raising concerns about security breaches and internal dysfunction. International Business Times UK · Jun 14
Trump's allies have another plan to pay 'weaponisation' victims Former President Trump's allies are now looking at a 1946 law to pay supporters. This comes after a planned "weaponization" fund was dropped. The Federal Tort Claims Act allows claims against the US government. This could include individuals involved in the January 6th Capitol events. Discussions are ongoing to find… The Economic Times · Jun 13
Trump took out the Epstein Republicans — but not his Jeffrey Epstein problem: ‘We still got seven months’ ANALYSIS: Only one Republican who helped pass the law ordering release of the Epstein files escaped Trump’s political retribution. But, Eric Garcia writes, the issue has not left the public consciousness The Independent UK · Jun 12
The Latest: Judge extends block on Trump’s $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund A federal judge has agreed to extend a court-ordered block on the Trump administration’s creation and operation of a $1.8 billion settlement fund for compensating people who claim to be victims of a weaponized government The Independent UK · Jun 12
Judge extends block on Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponization’ fund Trump administration created fund to resolve his lawsuit against the IRS over the leak of his tax returns The Guardian - US · Jun 12
Donald Trump Tried To Sue The IRS, Settle With Himself, And Grant His Family Lifetime Immunity Donald Trump's $10B IRS lawsuit has reportedly led to a controversial deal critics say could create a $1.7B fund and grant sweeping immunity, now facing legal pushback. International Business Times UK · Jun 12
Judge Grants Long-Term Block Of 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' In New Blow To Trump Admin A judge granted a long-term block of the Department of Justice's "Anti-Weaponization Fund," which sought to pay people who claimed to be targeted by the government. International Business Times · Jun 12
Roll Call · Jun 12 Court extends block on ‘anti-weaponization’ fund A federal judge in Virginia on Friday extended a block on the Trump administration proceeding with an $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, finding the administration’s claims of its demise insufficient. Ruling from the bench, Judge Leonie Brinkema of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia said the administration…
The Independent UK · Jun 11 Trump administration identifies 'super-sponsors' of migrant children in a possible prosecution tack The Justice Department has announced charges against a Guatemalan woman accused of using false identification to gain custody of migrant children
The Times of India · Jun 11 DOJ charges three with smuggling migrant kids to US: 'This was a business' A federal investigation into the smuggling and exploitation of migrant children has led to charges against three Guatemalan nationals accused of running a "wide-ranging conspiracy" to bring children into the country using fraudulent sponsorship applications.
The Independent UK · Jun 11 Trump’s DOJ ‘quietly assuring allies’ to expect slush fund payouts Justice Department insists the fund is ‘not moving forward’ but officials are reportedly telling allies another story
Reason · Jun 11 Some Question for Todd Blanche's Upcoming Confirmation Hearing It's hard to think of a better illustration of the dramatic changes that our President has wrought in the world… The post Some Question for Todd Blanche's Upcoming Confirmation Hearing appeared first on Reason.com.
The Independent UK · Jun 11 Trump’s Todd Blanche nomination might force Republicans to do the unthinkable: Tell him no ANALYSIS: Even after Trump betrayed many Republicans, and his Pam Bondi replacement choice infuriated still more with the ‘weaponization fund’ push, the president’s attorney general pick could still sail through the Senate, Eric Garcia writes. Here’s why
International Business Times UK · Jun 11 'Don't Play Possum With Me!': Judge Issues Explosive Warning to Trump's DOJ Over 'Dead' $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund A federal judge warned the DOJ against reviving Trump's controversial settlement fund, despite claims it is defunct. Legal challenges and political tensions continue to surround the initiative.
Reason · Jun 10 A DOJ Brief Preposterously Insists That Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' Was Politically Neutral The president himself has repeatedly contradicted that claim.
We Got This Covered · Jun 10 Former Trump official Miles Taylor says the president’s agenda may soon push Republican senators too far. Then he predicted what’s coming next GOP unease grows.
The Guardian - US · Jun 10 The slush fund is gone – but Trump’s IRS agreement is a new level of self-dealing The president’s immunity from continuing audits made fewer headlines than the ‘anti-weaponization fund’, but it’s no less egregious
Salon · Jun 10 Trump DOJ axed probe into GOP coal baron DOJ put pressure on a probe into potential criminal violations of Justice's vast coal empire