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Federal Appeals Court Invalidates Trump's Appointment of Former Personal Lawyer as New Jersey Prosecutor
Dec 02, 2025 05:42 am CST
A US appeals court unanimously ruled that Alina Habba, President Trump's former personal attorney, was unlawfully appointed as US Attorney for New Jersey without Senate confirmation. This marks the second recent court decision finding Trump's prosecutor appointments violated federal law, raising concerns about the administration's approach to filling key Justice Department positions.
FBI Confirms Kash Patel's Government Jet Use Follows Federal Regulations for Required Travel
Nov 01, 2025 03:39 pm CST
The FBI has defended Director Kash Patel's use of government aircraft for personal travel, explaining that FBI Directors are designated as "required use travelers" by federal law. Assistant Director Ben Williamson highlighted that Patel's travel practices actually save taxpayer money compared to his predecessors, while emphasizing the FBI's significant performance improvements under his leadership, including a 100% increase in arrests and major gains in child rescue operations.
New York Attorney General Letitia James Indicted on Bank Fraud Charges Amid Political Tensions
Oct 10, 2025 05:20 am CST
New York Attorney General Letitia James has been indicted on bank fraud charges by a grand jury in Virginia, escalating tensions between the Trump administration and a key legal opponent who previously pursued a major civil fraud case against the former president. The indictment follows similar Justice Department investigations against other Democratic figures, raising questions about potential political motivations behind these legal actions.
Federal Prosecutor Troy Edwards Resigns Following Father-in-Law James Comey's Indictment: A Constitutional Stand
Sep 26, 2025 10:13 am CST
Troy Edwards, deputy chief of the National Security Section and son-in-law of former FBI Director James Comey, resigned from the Justice Department immediately following Comey's indictment. Citing his "oath to the Constitution," Edwards left his prestigious position in the same Virginia office that charged his father-in-law, highlighting growing tensions within the department that recently also saw the dismissal of Comey's daughter from her federal prosecution role.
Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted on False Statements and Obstruction Charges Under Trump Administration
Sep 26, 2025 09:24 am CST
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on charges of making false statements and obstruction of justice, marking a significant escalation in President Trump's legal actions against political opponents. The indictment was brought by a recently appointed prosecutor with connections to Trump, raising concerns about the politicization of the Justice Department and highlighting the growing pattern of retribution against Trump critics.
US Attorney, Under Pressure To Charge Trump's Political Opponents, "Fired"
Sep 20, 2025 05:19 pm CST
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he "fired" a federal prosecutor who was reportedly facing pressure over investigations into two of the Republican leader's political foes.