ICE seizes Kilmar Abrego García in Baltimore days after release as Trump officials push deportation to Uganda despite court concerns.
Trump threatens criminal investigation of former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie after Christie criticized him on ABC’s This Week.
After ruling that Alina Habba was unlawfully U.S. attorney, second judge delays sentencing in New Jersey, casting prosecutions into doubt.
Democrats say only 3% of Epstein files given to Congress are new flight location records, with 97% recycled from old investigations.
Rep. Andy Biggs introduces bill to extend Trump control of D.C. police for six months, joining GOP push to expand federal power.
Illinois leaders condemn Trump plan to send National Guard to Chicago after weeks of Pentagon planning despite no crisis.
DHS orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia deported to Uganda within 72 hours after his release from a Tennessee jail, five months after wrongful expulsion to El Salvador.
DOJ turns over first batch of Epstein files to House Oversight panel after subpoena, with more disclosures expected.
In two-day interview with Deputy AG Todd Blanche, Ghislaine Maxwell denied knowing of any Epstein ‘client list’ and defended Trump’s conduct, as her attorney later clarified she still seeks clemency.
FBI searches former national security adviser John Bolton’s home and office over alleged classified records as Trump presses Justice Dept to target critics.
Trump says Chicago will be next for National Guard deployment after Washington crackdown, as Mayor Johnson and Gov. Pritzker warn of unlawful action.
Hegseth orders National Guard troops to carry guns in Washington as Trump expands crackdown and local officials warn of authoritarian move.
Federal judge orders release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Tennessee detainee wrongfully deported to El Salvador under Trump, while ICE signals plans to detain and deport him again.
Trump threatens “harsh measures” against Colorado if elections clerk Tina Peters is not freed, though she is serving state charges he cannot pardon.
Justice Dept. pressures chair to oust Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud claims, as Trump escalates attacks on central bank independence.
Trump vows to expand DC police takeover to other cities as nearly 80% of residents oppose federal control despite lower crime rates.
Trump deploys 20 military JAG lawyers to prosecute civilian crimes in Washington, the first such move since a World War II military tribunal.
A federal judge blocks expansion of the Florida internment camp and orders all detainees transferred out within 60 days after state and federal officials moved ahead without an environmental study.
Phone searches at U.S. border hit record high, with CBP inspecting 14,899 devices in three months, a 17% jump over the previous high in 2022, as Trump’s expanded enforcement fuels civil liberties concerns.
Third federal judge rejects Trump DOJ bid to unseal Epstein grand jury records, calling it a diversion from 100,000 pages of files the government already collected.
Hegseth’s security demands are pulling hundreds of Army CID agents off criminal cases to guard his family and homes, straining the Pentagon’s law enforcement arm.
Interior Dept deputizes border agents to patrol National Park sites in Washington under Trump directive as federal takeover widens.
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.
