New Jersey man files second lawsuit seeking NYPD records from Bloomberg-era Muslim surveillance program that infiltrated mosques and student groups but never generated a single terrorism lead.
Federally indicted Rep. McIver and two House colleagues visit Newark migrant jail after detainee death, find 950 held with sick inmates waiting weeks for care.
Justice Department’s Epstein file redactions can be defeated by copying and pasting text into new document, revealing details meant to be hidden from public.
Louisiana deploys 350 National Guard troops to New Orleans through February after Gov. Landry requested support Trump first floated in October over crime concerns.
Justice Department releases 30,000 more pages of Epstein files showing Trump took at least eight flights on Epstein’s jet between 1993 and 1996, four with Maxwell aboard.
Second trove of Epstein files briefly appears on DOJ website then vanishes without explanation, including references to memos on co-conspirators prosecutors considered charging.
Military kills one more person in 29th boat attack since September, releasing video of vessel engulfed in flames but no evidence target was drug trafficking.
Khanna and Massie threaten Attorney General Bondi with impeachment and inherent contempt after DOJ’s partial Epstein files release violates law they co-sponsored.
DOJ restores Trump photo to Epstein files after bipartisan outcry, claiming it was removed “to protect victims” before admitting no victims were depicted.
Newly released Epstein files reveal 1996 FBI complaint accusing him of stealing child photos and threatening to burn down the victim’s house.
At least 15 Epstein files vanish from Justice Department website one day after release, including photo showing Trump with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Antioch, California agrees to police reforms including independent review board after scandal that sent three officers to prison for excessive force and falsifying reports.
Justice Department misses legal deadline to release all Epstein files, drawing bipartisan criticism from Massie, Greene, Schiff, and Schumer for “moving the goalpost.”
EEOC chair asks white men to report workplace discrimination on social media, promising the agency will help them “recover money under federal civil rights laws.”
Texas Attorney General launches tip line encouraging public to report suspected bathroom bill violations, though photographing restrooms is illegal.
Federal appeals court allows National Guard to remain in D.C. while judges review legality of Trump’s crime emergency deployment.
House passes Greene bill criminalizing gender-affirming care for minors 216-211, but bill faces likely death in Senate.
Minneapolis police chief criticizes ICE after agents drag woman through street, deploy chemical irritants and Taser while yelling “Who wants more?”
Jack Smith tells House Judiciary he had proof beyond reasonable doubt Trump broke law overturning 2020 election, but Jordan blocked public testimony.
FBI waited four days to announce arrest of former Louisiana police officer allegedly planning attack on ICE agents in New Orleans.
Kushner withdraws Trump hotel project from Serbia after cabinet minister indicted in connection with deal, ending two years of controversy over NATO-bombed site.
FBI arrests four accused of planning New Year’s Eve pipe bomb attacks at five Los Angeles locations, days after group allegedly tested explosives in Mojave Desert.
US military attacks three boats in eastern Pacific, killing eight, as campaign against alleged drug traffickers faces congressional scrutiny over possible war crimes.
Trump suggests Rob Reiner provoked his own murder by his son through criticism of the president, drawing backlash from allies citing Charlie Kirk hypocrisy.
Denver police drones arrive before officers 80% of time in pilot program, as department signs contract for license plate reader platform it says won’t be activated yet.
Nebraska legislative board unanimously recommends expelling freshman state senator after staffer alleged he groped her at end-of-session party, citing “pattern of behavior.”
Delaware acting U.S. attorney resigns after Democratic senators decline to support her nomination, days after Third Circuit ruled Trump unlawfully installed New Jersey counterpart.
House Democrats release 89 Epstein estate photos showing Trump, Clinton, Gates, and Prince Andrew, a week before DOJ must release investigation files.
Treasury sanctions three nephews of Maduro and his wife, including one removed from sanctions list in 2022 during Biden-era negotiations for democratic elections in Venezuela.
Third federal judge orders release of Epstein records in a week, granting DOJ request to unseal 2019 grand jury materials one day after Maxwell ruling.
Federal judge grants DOJ request to unseal Ghislaine Maxwell records, second ruling in a week after Trump dropped opposition to Epstein files release.
Honduras issues international arrest warrant for ex-president Hernandez days after Trump pardoned him from 45-year U.S. drug trafficking sentence.
Justice Department tells prison rape auditors to stop checking protections for trans and intersex inmates in juvenile facilities, state prisons, and immigration detention, while law remains in effect.
Admiral tells lawmakers boat struck in double-tap killing was headed to Suriname to meet vessel bound for Europe, contradicting Trump’s claim drugs were “heading to the United States”.
Judge rules Epstein transparency law overrides grand jury secrecy, clearing release of transcripts from abandoned 2005 to 2007 Florida investigation.
FBI arrests Virginia man for planting pipe bombs near DNC and RNC headquarters the night before January 6 after tracking purchases across four retailers over 14 months.
Trump waives $15.5 million in restitution for private equity executive convicted of defrauding thousands of investors in $1.6 billion scheme.
Trump pardons entertainment executive Tim Leiweke five months after his own Justice Department charged him with rigging bids for Texas arena contract.
Trump pardons Democratic Rep. Cuellar on bribery and money laundering charges, claiming he was prosecuted for opposing open borders, not the alleged $600,000 in bribes.
Trump announces National Guard deployment to New Orleans “in a couple of weeks” after Republican Gov. Landry requests up to 1,000 troops for Democratic-run city.
SBA Administrator Loeffler orders investigation into “Somali organizations” in Minnesota COVID fraud, third cabinet secretary in two days to target the state’s Somali community
Two Trump-linked operatives sentenced to one year probation for robocalls intimidating nearly 12,000 Black Detroit voters with mail voting misinformation during 2020 election.
Trump frees private equity executive 12 days into seven-year sentence for $1.6 billion fraud that prosecutors said victimized 10,000 investors including farmers, veterans, teachers, and nurses.
Trump announces pardon for former Honduras president serving 45 years for protecting US-bound cocaine shipments while administration kills suspected traffickers in Caribbean boat attacks.
DC shooter upgraded to murder charge after National Guard Specialist Beckstrom dies, as Trump administration blames Biden vetting while confirming asylum granted April 2025 under Trump.
DC shooting suspect led Afghan special forces unit working with CIA and British troops, applied for asylum after fellow commander friend died waiting for US protection.
National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, dies from DC shooting one day after Trump declared the city “totally safe” during turkey pardoning ceremony.
Georgia prosecutor dismisses Trump election case, ending last active criminal prosecution over 2020 election interference.
Virginia brothers charged with plotting to kill ICE agents and police; one is high school assistant principal.
Colorado refuses federal request to transfer election crimes convict Tina Peters, blocking Trump pardon path.
