Justice Department
Trump Grants Full Pardon to Jan. 6 Rioter, Canceling Separate Firearms Conviction
Nov 18, 2025 12:38 am CST
US President Donald Trump has issued a second pardon to Dan Wilson, a member of the Oath Keepers involved in the January 6 Capitol riot, now covering his firearms conviction. The "full and unconditional" pardon releases Wilson from a five-year sentence after the Justice Department reversed its earlier position on the scope of his initial pardon.
Trump Urges Release of Epstein Files in Dramatic Policy Reversal Amid GOP Division
Nov 17, 2025 11:11 am CST
President Donald Trump has reversed his position on releasing Jeffrey Epstein case files, now urging House Republicans to vote for their disclosure amid growing internal party support. The shift comes during an escalating feud with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and represents a rare backtrack for Trump as lawmakers predict overwhelming bipartisan approval for the transparency measure that would compel the Justice Department to release all Epstein-related communications and investigation materials.
Trump Administration Orders Investigation Into Epstein's Democratic Connections: Justice Department Response and Political Implications
Nov 15, 2025 10:28 am CST
The US Justice Department has agreed to President Trump's request to investigate Jeffrey Epstein's ties to former Democratic President Bill Clinton, JPMorgan, and prominent Democratic donors. This development follows the congressional release of thousands of Epstein-related documents that raised questions about various political figures' connections to the convicted sex offender. Legal experts warn that politically motivated investigations could undermine criminal cases, while the Justice Department's previous memo indicated no evidence of an incriminating "client list" in the Epstein case.
Trump Orders Investigation into Epstein-Clinton Connections amid Personal Scrutiny
Nov 15, 2025 05:10 am CST
President Trump has directed the Justice Department and FBI to investigate connections between Jeffrey Epstein and former President Bill Clinton, alongside other prominent figures. This move comes as Trump faces increasing scrutiny over his own historical relationship with the disgraced financier following the release of new Epstein emails. The controversy continues to overshadow Trump's administration despite claims that Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre had cleared him of wrongdoing before her death.
Federal Prosecutors Launch Investigation into Obama-Era Intelligence Officials Over 2016 Russia Election Interference Assessment
Nov 07, 2025 04:18 pm CST
Federal prosecutors are preparing grand jury subpoenas to investigate intelligence officials who produced the 2017 assessment finding Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Led by US Attorney Jason Reding Quinones, the investigation follows claims by Trump administration officials of politically motivated conclusions. The original assessment determined Russia used disinformation and hacking to support Trump, though found no evidence of altered voting outcomes.
Trump Seeks $230 Million Compensation from Justice Department for Previous Federal Investigations
Oct 22, 2025 10:16 am CST
President Donald Trump claims the Department of Justice owes him significant compensation for damages caused by previous federal investigations, with reports indicating his legal team is seeking approximately $230 million. This unprecedented situation raises ethical concerns as Trump would effectively be approving payment to himself, though he states any compensation would go to charity or the White House.
US Supreme Court to Decide if Marijuana Users Have Constitutional Right to Own Firearms
Oct 20, 2025 11:37 pm CST
The US Supreme Court will hear a case examining whether regular marijuana users can legally possess firearms, following a challenge to federal restrictions. This case emerges after a Texas man's felony charge was dismissed by a lower court that found the blanket ban unconstitutional under expanded Second Amendment interpretations. The ruling, expected by summer 2026, could significantly impact the intersection of drug policy and gun ownership rights in America.
FBI Arrests Louisiana Resident for Participating in Hamas October 7 Attack and Committing Visa Fraud
Oct 18, 2025 12:49 pm CST
The FBI has arrested Mahmoud Amin Ya'qub Al-Muhtadi, a Louisiana resident, for allegedly participating in Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack on Israel and subsequently obtaining a U.S. visa through fraud. According to the criminal complaint, Al-Muhtadi armed himself and led a group from Gaza into Israel during the attack that killed over 1,200 people. He later denied involvement in terrorist activities on his visa application and became a legal permanent resident in 2024. The Justice Department is pursuing charges for visa fraud and providing support to a foreign terrorist organization.
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton Pleads Not Guilty to Mishandling Classified Information
Oct 18, 2025 12:00 am CST
Former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton has pleaded not guilty to charges of sharing classified information with family members and storing top secret documents at his home. The case, which unfolds amid accusations of political targeting, involves allegations that Bolton shared sensitive information through personal emails that were later compromised by suspected Iranian hackers. Bolton's defense claims the materials were merely personal diaries containing unclassified information.
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.