Texas Rep. Nicole Collier refuses GOP demand to sign “permission slip” for 24/7 police surveillance, spends second night on House floor as Democrats protest Trump-backed redistricting
FBI investigates death threats against Connecticut Rep. Corey Paris after ICE falsely accused him of doxxing agents in Stamford.
Justice Dept. launches investigation of DC crime data after Trump claimed without proof that officials falsified numbers to make the city look safer.
Lawyers argue Trump administration pursued selective and vindictive prosecution of Kilmar Abrego Garcia after wrongful deportation to El Salvador.
Jeanine Pirro announces DC federal prosecutors will no longer bring felony charges for carrying rifles or shotguns, effectively nullifying the city’s gun law.
Trump orders federal prosecutors in Washington to bring maximum charges in DC crackdown, escalating use of National Guard and takeover of police.
Maine police officer Jon Luke Evans arrested by ICE for overstaying visa agrees to leave U.S. after town relied on faulty E-Verify clearance.
Bondi and Patel install Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey as FBI co-deputy director with Dan Bongino after rift over Epstein files.
Comer says DOJ will begin turning over Epstein files Friday after subpoena, regardless of prior resistance.
ICE posts video of masked officers tearing down protest sign in DC’s Mount Pleasant neighborhood as Trump escalates federal control of the city.
ICE officers reportedly tackle DC man to ground, tase him, and take him in unmarked vehicle as DHS cites gang ties despite only traffic warrants on record.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton expands restraining order to block Beto O’Rourke’s group and ActBlue from moving funds after $1M donations to Democrats.
National Guard soldier in D.C. detains man accused of assaulting Park Police officer, first action since Trump ordered 800 troops to patrol streets
Republican governors of West Virginia, South Carolina and Ohio send about 650 National Guard troops to D.C. at Trump’s request to support federal policing takeover.
DOJ fires staffer Sean Charles Dunn after felony assault charge for throwing sandwich at Border Patrol agent during Trump’s D.C. crackdown.
DeSantis announces second Florida immigration internment center at Baker prison for 1,300–2,000 detainees with federal support.
Woman pleads guilty to assault after spitting on acting U.S. attorney and attacking deputy marshals during her arrest.
Hennepin County attorney announces grand jury indictment charging Boelter with murdering former Minnesota House speaker and her husband and attempting four more killings.
Attorney General Bondi cancels DC sanctuary protections and orders police to cooperate with ICE as city leaders declare the order unlawful.
Attorney General Bondi names DEA head Terry Cole emergency police commissioner for DC as city mayor, attorney general and council declare the order unlawful.
D.C. man charged with felony assault after throwing sandwich at CBP officer during Trump’s federal law enforcement takeover of the city.
Workers clear encampments and D.C. Human Services posts notices along Trump’s route near the Kennedy Center Wednesday after he seized control of D.C. police.
Residents protest federal and ICE checkpoints Wednesday night after Trump’s federal takeover of D.C. police and National Guard deployment.
Russia suspected in July hack of federal courts databases that may have compromised confidential informants in criminal cases.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton asks judge to jail Beto O’Rourke for violating injunction against fundraising for Democratic redistricting walkout.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt suggests Trump’s takeover of D.C. police could extend beyond the 30-day legal limit despite requiring Congressional approval.
Federal judge rejects Justice Department request to unseal Maxwell grand jury materials despite Trump supporter pressure over Epstein files.
Internal CDC documents reveal anti-vaccine gunman used rifle and handguns to fire 180 shots, shattering 150 windows in Friday attack.
Trump federalizes DC police and deploys National Guard despite city’s violent crime hitting 30-year lows in 2024.
Trump tells several thousand homeless people to “move out” of D.C. and plans Monday event on “crime, murder, death” and “physical renovation” of the city.
Trump considers deploying up to 1,000 National Guard troops to D.C. despite violent crime being at a 30-year low, citing assault on federal staffer.
Justice Department renews bid to unseal Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury transcripts three weeks after first filing, citing transparency after victim pressure and subpoenas.
Gunman who distrusted Covid vaccines kills Atlanta police officer in CDC attack tied to growing hostility toward public health agencies.
Democracy Forward sues Trump administration to force release of Epstein investigation records withheld by Justice Department and FBI.
Trump administration continues federal law enforcement patrols in Washington DC for second night in response to staffer carjacking.
Gunman believed to target CDC opens fire near Emory University Aug 8 killing DeKalb officer and triggering shelter-in-place as motive remains unclear.
Justice Department doubles reward to $50 million for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s arrest, citing cartel ties
Federal officials embrace “Speedway Slammer” name for new Indiana internment‑style ICE site despite its location 75 miles north of the famed racetrack and intellectual property backlash.
Federal agents in “Operation Trojan Horse” burst from rented Penske truck at Los Angeles area Home Depot on Aug 6 five days after appeals court upheld ban on indiscriminate raids.
Republican governors deploy 1,700 National Guard troops to DNA swab and fingerprint ICE detainees across dozen states.
Federal court filing system hacked exposing confidential informant identities across multiple states.
Trump threatens National Guard deployment in DC takeover despite violent crime dropping 26% from last year.
Intelligence Director Gabbard declassifies Russian interference documents over CIA objections to claim Obama administration fabricated intelligence.
Brazil requests World Trade Organization consultations after Trump ties 50% tariffs to Bolsonaro’s house arrest.
Bomb threat forces Texas Democrats from Illinois hotel on third day of redistricting standoff after Abbott vows to hunt them down.
Florida plans second immigration internment center at Camp Blanding to expand capacity despite ongoing lawsuits over inhumane conditions at Everglades facility.
Republican Rep. Mills accused in police report of threatening to release nude videos of Miss United States winner after relationship ended.
Trump threatens federal takeover of DC despite police reporting 26% drop in violent crime after DOGE staffer “Big Balls” Coristine attacked in carjacking.
House Republicans subpoena Clintons and former Justice officials for depositions while demanding unredacted Epstein files, expanding Democratic transparency effort into partisan targeting.
Tennessee executed intellectually disabled Byron Black despite defibrillator warnings, with inmate reporting severe pain attorneys predicted during lethal injection.
