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Deadline nears for release of Epstein files – what we know so far

Justice department must release most documents by the end of Friday, and failure to do so would provoke a firestorm

The Guardian - US · Dec 18, 2025

Appropriators backed a crime-fighting unit. DOJ closed it anyway. - Roll Call

The Trump administration has shuttered a Reagan-era program that coordinated major transnational crime investigations.

Roll Call · Dec 18, 2025

The major takeaways from Vanity Fair’s interviews with Trump ‘ice maiden’ Susie Wiles

White House chief of staff labels JD Vance a ‘conspiracy theorist’ and Elon Musk an ‘avowed ketamine’ user in revealing interviews throughout the president’s chaotic year in office

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025

Why is Ghislaine Maxwell getting the Club Fed treatment?

Her privileges in America’s two-tiered legal system reportedly range from from unlimited toilet paper to puppy playtime

The Guardian - US · Nov 22, 2025

Justice department investigates handling of Adam Schiff’s mortgage fraud case

Inquiry centers on whether two Trump allies influenced Schiff investigation as prosecutors struggle to build case

The Guardian - US · Nov 20, 2025

Ghislaine Maxwell admits she is ‘happier’ in prison while enjoying room service and puppies, as Trump considers commuting her sentence

Some people will still say this has nothing to do with what she knows about Trump.

We Got This Covered · Nov 10, 2025

Ghislaine Maxwell eyeing commutation, whistleblower tells House Democrats

Epstein associate is also receiving special treatment in prison, Democrats say, according to whistleblower

The Guardian - US · Nov 10, 2025

Copyright Office head asks Supreme Court to keep her in role - Roll Call

Filing is the latest battle in war over whether the head of copyright office can remain in office despite Trump firing her.

Roll Call · Nov 10, 2025

‘What information is Ms. Maxwell agreeing to suppress?’ Top Democrat asks Trump in scathing letter

Maxwell is reportedly getting ‘puppies to play with’ in prison, while she waits to see if her sentence will be commuted

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025

Deputy AG declares "war" on judges, vows to strip bar associations' power

The statements are the latest escalation in the DOJ's comments about judges.

Axios · Nov 9, 2025