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Trump picks his former lawyer to be top prosecutor, as he pushes Bondi to investigate foes

Lindsey Halligan appointed as US attorney for the eastern district of Virginia after president demands investigations of his political enemies

The Guardian - AU

Trump ‘border czar’ Tom Homan reportedly accepted $50,000 in cash from undercover FBI agents

Alleged handoff occurred before Trump won second presidency, after which administration killed federal corruption case

The Guardian - US

Trump says prosecutor fired after gaining "UNUSUALLY STRONG" Democratic support

Trump has a history of demanding DOJ officials target political enemies but gave an unrelated rationale for Erik Siebert's ouster.

Axios

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Trump Boasts He 'Fired' Virginia Prosecutor Who Refused to Indict Letitia James

Trump claims he 'fired' Erik Siebert as Virginia U.S. Attorney, igniting criticism over political pressure on the Justice Department.

International Business Times UK

US Attorney Erik Siebert Resigns After Refusing Trump Pressure To Pursue Criminal Case Against NY AG Letitia James: Report

On Friday, U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert resigned after reportedly refusing pressure from the Donald Trump administration to pursue a criminal case against New York Attorney General Letitia James despite investigators finding no evidence of fraud.

Benzinga

US Attorney resigns amid pressure to prosecute Trump’s foes

Trump nominated the Virginia prosecutor earlier this year

The Independent UK

US attorney tasked with inquiring into Trump critics resigns after president says ‘I want him out’

Erik Siebert leaving after his investigation finds insufficient evidence to charge New York’s attorney general Letitia James with a crime

The Guardian - US

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Appeals court keeps New York’s gun restrictions in place, including Times Square and subway ban

A federal appeals court has effectively upheld a state law in New York that bars firearms in “sensitive” locations including Times Square, the New York City subway system and commuter trains

The Independent UK

Lost in humiliation of $354M penalty, Donald Trump is hellbent on revenge

No evidence of fraud? Charge her anyway or you're fired.

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US attorney whose office is investigating Letitia James is told he's being removed, AP source says

The U.S. attorney whose office has been investigating mortgage fraud allegations against New York Attorney General Letitia James has been told to resign or be fired

The Independent UK

Strip club executives accused of bribing tax auditor with lap dances to save millions: ‘The girls were very beautiful and nice’

Prosecutors say a company that owns strip clubs across the country and several of its executives have been charged with bribing a government official to avoid paying more than $8 million in sales taxes to New York City and the state of New York

The Independent UK

New York reveals rules in bid to stop children becoming addicted to social media

More than 20 states have passed age verification laws, though many face legal challenges

The Independent UK

House Democrats probe Trump official Bill Pulte for targeting Lisa Cook and Adam Schiff

Rep. Jamie Raskin accused the housing official of "improperly coordinating with the White House."

Axios

Letitia James will ‘step in to defend’ New York doctor accused of mailing abortion pills to Texas

State attorney general aims to block effort to punish doctor: ‘Texas has no power to impose its cruel abortion ban here’

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The Texas Tribune

NY attorney general will intervene in Texas abortion pill access lawsuit

Letitia James, New York’s attorney general, said Texas has no authority to “impose its cruel abortion ban here.”

Reason

After Years of Abuses, Approval of the FBI and DOJ Depends on Who Is in Power

With government agencies turned into partisan weapons, trust is a tribal matter.

Benzinga

Trump Once Complained About Democrats Using Lawfare. He Is Now Going After His Political Opponents Using The Same Technique

President Donald Trump is unleashing accusations, escalating the threats to his political rivals, ideological opponents, critics, and federal officials who refuse to toe his line.

Euronews

Is Trump's payback tour blowing over the Atlantic?

Donald Trump is weaponizing the US government against his enemies - perceived and real, and his attacks are coming closer to Europe.

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Benzinga

Mortgage Fraud Is Now A Trump-Era Flashpoint—Here's Everything You Need To Know

Mortgage fraud is a serious allegation, one that President Donald Trump has hurled toward three of his staunch critics: Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, New York State Attorney General Letitia James and California Senator Adam Schiff.

The Independent UK

Trump ally probing rivals’ ‘mortgage fraud’ speaks directly with the president - and skips typical DOJ hierarchy

EXCLUSIVE: Trump and ‘Special Attorney for Mortgage Fraud’ Ed Martin are speaking as often as four times per week as the GOP activist prepares to seek indictments against prominent Democrats

Al Jazeera

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump for his attempt to fire her

The lawsuit comes amid concerns that the US president is trying to sway central bank’s decisions on monetary policy.

The Guardian - US

Fed governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over his ‘illegal attempt’ to fire her

US president spent months waging campaign against Fed’s leaders, which has raised questions over its independence

The Independent UK

Donald Trump has a new tool to take down Democratic foes — unproven mortgage fraud charges

President now using the allegations as a pretext to fire a Federal Reserve board member and target others

The Guardian - US

Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to sue Trump administration over its attempt to fire her

Cook’s attorney said the president has ‘no authority’ and ‘lacks any factual or legal basis’ to fire the Fed governor

Reason

Federal court says the $464 million fine in Trump's civil fraud case violated the Eighth Amendment

The decision overturns a staggering "disgorgement" order that was based on dubious math.

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