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Trump DOJ brings back 17th-century execution method to ‘strengthen the death penalty’

Justice Department is ‘standing with victims’ by reviving old-school killing methods to execute federal death row inmates, acting AG Todd Blanche says

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'Shoot and Kill'

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Trump brands Southern Poverty Law Center ‘one of the greatest political scams in American history’

President Donald Trump blasts civil rights organization after his DOJ charges it with concealing the payment of at least $3 million to informants embedded with domestic extremist groups

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Civil rights groups condemn Southern Poverty Law Center's indictment and prepare for legal fights

The Southern Poverty Law Center's indictment is sparking outrage among civil rights leaders

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Dems say ‘hell no’ to Republicans considering Trump pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell: ‘Shameful way to treat survivors’

Some GOP members on a House committee investigating Epstein are open to the idea of Trump pardoning the convicted trafficker

The Independent UK

Medical Marijuana Rescheduling Is Legally Puzzling but a 'Huge Win' for Patients, Suppliers, and Scientists

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's distinction between medical and recreational cannabis is hard to reconcile with the relevant scientific and statutory criteria.

Reason

DOJ Loosens Marijuana Restrictions After Trump Push as Critics Warn of 'Most Pro-Drug Administration in History'

Critics also warned that the policy risks sending a "confusing message" about the drug's harms and criticized what he described as a "tax break to Big Weed."

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Trump administration moves to ease federal restrictions on marijuana

Marijuana had the same classification as heroin, LSD and others before being reclassified for lower potential for abuse

The Guardian - US

Trump reclassifies medical marijuana as a Schedule III drug in major shift

Trump told his administration in December to work as quickly as possible to reclassify marijuana

The Independent UK

DOJ Indicts Southern Poverty Law Center for Secretly Funding Extremists

"The SPLC is manufacturing racism to justify its existence," said acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.

Reason

House Democrats launch investigation into Kash Patel and demand alcohol abuse test

House Judiciary Democrats want the FBI director to send them the results of a ‘gold-standard’ alcohol abuse survey — or testify to Congress

The Independent UK

Democrats celebrate as Virginia voters approve new congressional maps that could flip House seats in their favor – as it happened

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FBI chief Kash Patel hits back at ‘fake news’ following bombshell report

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‘I never listen to the fake news mafia’: Kash Patel and Todd Blanche get heated with reporters over FBI director allegations

Patel says he’s ‘an everyday American who loves his country and loves the sport of hockey’ as he comes under fire for drinking with Team USA

Axios

Scoop: DeSantis "begging" Trump for prime role in administration

He's expressed interest in attorney general, secretary of defense and the Supreme Court, sources say.

The Independent UK

Inside the race to be Trump’s next attorney general as MAGA stars jockey for top job in politically charged DOJ

Trump allies are reportedly making big moves to get the president’s attention while right-wing influencers push potential candidates

The Guardian - US

What’s next in the Jeffrey Epstein saga? Trump’s justice department sends mixed messages

The Epstein investigation is mired in political logjams despite broad public support for accountability

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Lead prosecutor on investigation into former CIA director no longer on case

Maria Medetis Long had expressed doubts over case of John Brennan, whose agency said Russia boosted Trump in 2016

The Independent UK

Trump claims Epstein victims ‘refused to go under oath’ after Melania pushes Congress to swear them in

Survivors accused Trump administration of ‘shifting the burden’ onto them while Bondi skips deposition and DOJ looks to close the book on Epstein files

The Mary Sue

‘The survivors deserve justice’: Jasmine Crockett isn’t letting Pam Bondi off the hook just because she’s been fired

In a bold move, Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) announced on Tuesday, April 15, 2026, that Democrats will move to hold former Attorney General Pam Bondi in contempt for failing to appear for a deposition as part of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s Jeffrey Epstein probe. This decision comes…

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County prosecutor charges ICE agent with assault for pointing gun at people on Minneapolis highway

State prosecutors have charged an ICE agent with assault for pointing his gun at the occupants of a car on a highway in Minneapolis

International Business Times UK

No More Epstein Files? Acting AG Claims DOJ Has 'Released Everything' as Lawmakers Demand Full Disclosure and Tensions Rise

Acting AG Todd Blanche confirms DOJ's release of all Epstein files amid transparency debate, addressing public and congressional demands for full disclosure.

The Independent UK

Pam Bondi could face contempt charges over Epstein testimony after failing to show up for deposition

Former attorney general is ‘evading a lawful congressional subpoena,’ according to top Democrat on House Oversight Committee

International Business Times UK

Trump Has Wiped £1.5B in Victim Repayments With Pardons; Now He's Promising More to His Own Staff

Donald Trump faces scrutiny after wiping out $1.9 billion in court-ordered payments and reportedly considering sweeping pardons for allies and staff.

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