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July 18, 2026

Liberal law professor breaks with Obama judge over Trump lawyer crackdown: ‘I refuse to teach’ it

Judge Kathleen Williams referred Todd Blanche and other DOJ lawyers to bar associations for potential discipline, sparking weaponization concerns.

July 16, 2026

Nine Venezuelans plead guilty in Nashville sex trafficking scheme that lured migrant women with fake jobs: DOJ

Nine Venezuelan nationals pleaded guilty in a family-run sex trafficking ring that forced smuggled women into prostitution in the Nashville area.

July 16, 2026

Hawley erupts at Biden pardon attorney over Dylann Roof clemency push

Elizabeth Oyer faced sharp attacks from Republican senators over her role in Biden's death row clemency, including the Tree of Life shooter.

July 16, 2026

Alleged Feeding Our Future fraud ringleader transferred from Somalia to face US charges

Abdikerm Abdelahi Eidleh was arrested in Somalia and extradited to face 31 counts in the massive $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme.

July 16, 2026

Hawley, Schmitt hammer former Biden pardon attorney over recommendations to spare federal death row inmates

The Republicans accused Elizabeth Oyer of elevating convicted murderers over victims, pointing to memos recommending clemency for all 40 federal death row prisoners.

July 16, 2026

Veteran Dem breaks party line as Jack Smith spying scandal grips Capitol Hill

Sen. Richard Blumenthal says Republicans are "rightly concerned" about possible improper access to email during the Jack Smith investigation.

July 16, 2026

Todd Blanche roasts Adam Schiff in heated hearing: 'You're a lawyer, you know the rules'

Todd Blanche denied allegations of ethics violations from Sen. Adam Schiff, accusing the senator of lying about his recusal decisions and key facts.

July 16, 2026

New York Times blasts ‘abusive’ Trump subpoenas targeting reporters’ sources

Three reporters were served subpoenas at their homes as a grand jury probes classified leaks about the aircraft Qatar donated to serve as Air Force One.

July 16, 2026

Trump admin fires US attorney in Seattle minutes after he was appointed

Roger Rogoff was sworn in as U.S. attorney in Seattle by federal judges, but Trump fired him within the hour as Todd Blanche announced on X.

July 16, 2026

Trump AG pick hangs by a thread as key GOP senators refuse to commit

Sens. Thom Tillis and John Cornyn remain noncommittal on the attorney general confirmation as questions swirl over the anti-weaponization fund.