Man arrested for selling US tech to Iranian military
Federal prosecutors say Jamshid Ghomi sold U.S.-made networking gear to Iran for years, hid the trail through UAE fronts, and lived in a Newport Coast mansion that may now become part of the case.
Judge Brinkema kills DOJ weaponization fund in Marc Elias win
A federal judge stopped the Justice Department’s Anti-Weaponization Fund before it could even get organized, freezing a program meant to compensate people harmed by political lawfare.
Todd Blanche confirms court killed $1.78 billion weaponization fund
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers the Justice Department is not moving forward with the Trump-era weaponization fund, after questions from Congress and a court ruling put the plan on ice.
O’Keefe video exposes massive illegal voter registration scam
The Justice Department says Brenda Lee Brown Armstrong was charged with paying another person to register to vote. James O’Keefe later confronted her after his team’s undercover footage on Skid Row raised new questions about cash-for-signatures schemes.
Bondi Exit, Tipoff Claim Denied
The White House denies reports that Pam Bondi was fired for warning Eric Swalwell about FBI file plans, saying Trump had been unhappy with her DOJ performance for some time.
Trump Eyes Bondi Exit
Reports say President Trump has privately discussed removing Attorney General Pam Bondi after the latest fight over the Epstein files. The possible replacement, according to the reporting, is EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin.
DOJ Seeks Contempt Over Leaked Filing
The Justice Department wants contempt sanctions after a defense filing spilled sealed allegations and set off a fresh fight over what should have stayed private.
Left Podcaster Demands Mass Conservative Prosecutions
A left-leaning podcaster publicly urged the Biden administration to pursue sweeping prosecutions of conservatives tied to January 6. The rant exposes a push for politicized prosecutions rather than evidence-driven justice.
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.
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.