The Latest Breaking News from Todd Blanche

Trump’s potential pardon of Epstein’s right-hand woman splits Republicans as survivors warn of a ‘mockery of justice’

President Donald Trump’s potential pardon of Ghislaine Maxwell is splitting Republicans right down the middle, and survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse are making it crystal clear how they feel about it. The idea of clemency for Maxwell, the convicted sex trafficker who helped Epstein exploit underage girls, has resurfaced in…

The Mary Sue · May 6

Beef prices are hitting record highs. The DOJ has launched an antitrust probe into the biggest producers

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche urged whistleblowers to report alleged wrongdoing with the prospect of receiving money in return

The Independent UK · May 6

Why the Courts Will 86 the Flagrantly Unconstitutional Charges Against James Comey

The case defies more than half a century of rulings on the “true threat” exception to the First Amendment.

Reason · May 5

Republicans appear split on idea of clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell

House panel divided on whether Trump should pardon Maxwell so she can cooperate with Epstein investigation

The Guardian - US · May 3

US lawmakers say DoJ rushed Southern Poverty Law Center indictment, citing whistleblower

Democrats accuse Todd Blanche of pressuring prosecutors for charges ‘despite serious concerns’ about case’s strength

The Guardian - US · May 1

‘This is not an audition’: Todd Blanche shuts down rumors he’s gunning for AG after indicting Comey

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche just made it crystal clear – he’s not here to audition for anything. In a Wednesday interview with CBS, Blanche shut down rumors that the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey was some kind of political favor or a backdoor play for the top…

The Mary Sue · May 1

James Comey’s reindictment is the product of a twisted justice department

Amid Trump’s unrelenting assault on the rule of law, it is drearily unsurprising to see the ex-FBI director targeted

The Guardian - US · May 1

US reinstates ‘gun show loophole’ amid rollback of firearms restrictions

DoJ announces changes including ‘loophole’ that allows people to buy guns at shows without background check

The Guardian - US · Apr 30

The desperation of the Comey indictment

The former FBI director is facing a selective prosecution. But his case holds important lessons for Democrats

Salon · Apr 30

Trump administration move to reclassify cannabis sparks confusion

Order last week is only partial rescheduling, making ‘an already complex process more confusing’, expert says

The Guardian - US · Apr 30