Comey Sings Beyoncé During FBI Briefing
James Comey posted a Substack video where he says he sang a Beyoncé song during an FBI briefing, amid past leak probes and a tossed indictment.
Teacher Fined $750,000 Over Gender Comments
A former B.C. school trustee faces a $750,000 Human Rights Tribunal order after public comments about transgender people. The case raises questions about free speech, workplace safety, and where law ends and belief begins.
FBI Busts Staged Robberies for U Visas
Federal agents arrested 10 people accused of staging fake armed robberies so store clerks could claim victim status on U visa applications. The scheme allegedly ran since 2023 and involved payments, actors, and recorded storefront videos.
DOJ Drops Autopen Probe Into Biden Pardons
Federal prosecutors in Washington have closed a criminal inquiry into whether President Biden or his aides used an autopen to sign pardons. News outlets say the team could not find a legal basis to bring charges despite evidence of repeated autopen use.
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.