They Failed to Clean House. Now What?
New leadership moved some people out at the FBI and DOJ, but reports say many career officials remain. Here is what we know, what is claimed, and what is missing.
Former Air Force Pilot Arrested for Training China
A retired U.S. Air Force pilot was arrested and charged for allegedly training Chinese military pilots without a required State Department license.
Trump Says Supreme Court Will Get It Wrong
After a recent Supreme Court tariff ruling, President Trump predicted the justices will again reach the wrong outcome on his bid to end birthright citizenship by executive order. The legal fight is playing out in courts while Washington argues about timing, meaning, and political fallout.
Deputy AG Fires Judge-Appointed Interim U.S. Attorney
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche removed a judge-appointed interim U.S. attorney in Virginia this week, continuing a clash over who can fill federal vacancies. The Justice Department says the president picks U.S. attorneys. Federal judges say they can step in when needed.
Court Stops California Mask Ban For ICE
A federal appeals court has blocked California’s law that banned federal agents from covering their faces and required badge display. The DOJ won a wider stay while the case moves to argument.
Meta’s Patent Could Let Dead Users Post
Meta secured a patent for AI that can mimic users who stop posting, including those who are deceased. The filing raises consent, legal, and privacy questions that need answers.
Yale Suspends Professor Over Epstein Emails
Yale removed a computer science professor from teaching after Department of Justice documents showed he corresponded with Jeffrey Epstein and recommended a student in a way the university called inappropriate.
Judge Blocks California Mask Ban for ICE
A federal judge barred California from enforcing a law that would have stopped federal agents from wearing masks during immigration operations, citing the Constitution's Supremacy Clause.
Blanche Fires DOJ Weaponization Chief Ed Martin
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche reportedly removed Ed Martin as head of the Justice Department's Weaponization Working Group and closed the office. The move raises questions about internal politics, staffing, and what that means for investigations into alleged government misuse.
Court Halts Trump Voter Citizenship Rule
A federal judge has permanently blocked key parts of President Trump’s executive order that would have required documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register or vote in federal elections. The ruling centers on separation of powers and raises fresh questions about who sets voting rules.