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Trump's Position in the White House Ballroom Case Reflects His General Resistance to Judicial Review

The president has repeatedly argued that courts have no business deciding whether his actions are legal.

Reason

As US Customs refines its tariff refund system, who gets in to apply is under dispute

A federal judge has questioned a U.S. Customs and Border Protection official about the government's process for refunding billions of dollars importers paid before the Supreme Court struck down some of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump

AAP

‘Anti-weaponization’ fund challengers question its demise

Challengers to the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” asked a judge on Tuesday to let them seek evidence the Justice Department truly is abandoning the program. The filing came in response to arguments the Trump administration made in filings last week that the lawsuit is unnecessary because the fund…

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Vance refers Minnesota officials to DOJ for criminal fraud investigation

Both Walz and Ellison have defended their actions against fraud, dismissing a separate Justice Department inquiry involving state leaders as politically motivated

The Independent UK

Trump administration to revoke citizenship of 17 people, including an Indian-origin businessman

The US Department of Justice is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 naturalized Americans, including an Indian-origin businessman accused of H-1B visa fraud. Neeraj Sharma allegedly filed fraudulent visa petitions and provided false testimony during his naturalization interview. This action underscores the government's zero-tolerance policy for those who abuse…

The Economic Times

Justice Department Moves to Strip Citizenship From 17 People in Donald Trump's De-naturalisation Push

The US Justice Department is seeking to revoke citizenship from 17 individuals, intensifying efforts to address fraud in the naturalisation process under the Trump administration's policy.

International Business Times UK

As US Customs refines its tariff refund system, who gets in to apply is under dispute

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency official is set to testify in federal court about the U.S. government's plans for refunding billions of dollars in tariffs that the Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump imposed illegally

AAP

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US Customs’ $166 billion tariff refund plan faces court fight over who gets access to payouts

A government official testifies today in federal court. This concerns billions of dollars in import taxes. The Supreme Court ruled these taxes illegal. The court will decide if refunds are expedited. The Justice Department appealed a ruling for all businesses to get refunds. This hearing may clarify the refund process.…

The Economic Times

Trump nominates Todd Blanche as US Attorney General

US President Donald Trump has officially nominated acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to hold the role on a permanent basis.

AAP

Trump team trying to revoke citizenship of 17 people accused of hiding sex abuse, other offenses from immigration officials

The move is part of an unprecedented push to exercise the government's denaturalization power and deport immigrants

The Independent UK

FTX cofounder Sam Bankman-Fried applies for Trump pardon

Sam Bankman-Fried, convicted in the FTX cryptocurrency empire collapse, has formally applied for a presidential pardon. He submitted his application to the Justice Department seeking relief after his prison sentence. Bankman-Fried has been using social media and interviews to seek executive clemency from President Donald Trump. Trump previously stated he…

The Economic Times

DOJ Moves to Revoke U.S. Citizenship of 17 Naturalized Citizens Over Alleged Fraud, Concealed Crimes

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched legal proceedings to revoke the citizenship of 17 naturalized Americans accused of obtaining citizenship unlawfully by concealing criminal conduct, using false identities, or providing false information during the immigration and naturalization process.

Latin Times

Epstein accusers face relentless harassment; threats and intimidation escalate after identities exposed in Justice Department files

Victims of Jeffrey Epstein face severe threats and harassment. Their identities were exposed in government files, leading to online abuse and real-world intimidation. Many now live in fear, taking extreme measures for protection. This ongoing ordeal deepens the trauma inflicted by Epstein's crimes. The government acknowledges errors in file redaction…

The Economic Times

Scoop: Trump plans to drop "weaponization" fund

Trump's proposal has drawn bipartisan pushback in the GOP-led House and Senate.

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Trump to nominate Todd Blanche as attorney general

Trump is elevating Blanche days after his most public setback.

The Economic Times

Paramount to face legal challenge from states on Warner deal

Top lawyers from approximately 10 states, led by California, are preparing a legal challenge to Paramount Skydance Corp.'s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The antitrust suit aims to block the mega-deal, citing concerns over reduced competition and bargaining power within the entertainment industry.

The Independent UK

Trump’s ‘slush fund’ is dead. Still, Jan 6 rioters are trying to get taxpayer cash — and DOJ could help

The administration is already sitting on a virtually endless pile of cash to pay settlements in cases against the government

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Lawsuit to stop ‘anti-weaponization’ fund moot, DOJ tells court

The Trump administration told a federal judge Friday there is no need to block implementation of a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund,” arguing the administration has already scrapped the idea. The filing, in response to an order from Judge Leonie M. Brinkema of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District…

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Justice Department moving forward with grant office changes

The Justice Department has outlined plans to start the consolidation of three key grant components in September, as part of a reorganization effort that has raised concern from advocates and drawn the attention of at least one senator. The department held a stakeholder briefing Thursday morning where they outlined a…

The Independent UK

Trump could get away with bulldozing Statue of Liberty, DOJ argues in ballroom fight

A lawsuit to stop construction of the president’s ballroom project was too late, Justice Department lawyers told appeals court judges

Latin Times

US Journalist Who Worked for Chinese State Media Admits Acting as Unregistered Agent for China

Pauken reportedly received more than $100,000, along with travel expenses, for reports he was told would be read by President Xi Jinping

The Independent UK

Pam Bondi puts Todd Blanche on the hook for ‘entire release’ of the Epstein files, transcript reveals

The former AG says she wasn’t ‘placing blame’ on her successor after lawmakers accused her of throwing him under the bus

Reason

Todd Blanche Hates 'Weaponization' of Government Unless It Benefits His Boss

Blanche is happy to pervert justice in service of the president's personal agenda. No wonder Trump wants to keep him as attorney general.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Scott Bessent testifies before the House on Treasury Department priorities

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is back on Capitol Hill to testify before the House Ways and Means Committee on the department’s priorities, one day after he refused to say whether President Donald Trump and his family would still get immunity from IRS audits after the administration abandoned plans for a…

The Independent UK

Ex-national security adviser John Bolton will plead guilty in classified information case: AP source

Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to a single count of retaining classified information under a deal with the Justice Department that could allow him to avoid prison time

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