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.
ICE arrests mother of press secretary Leavitt’s nephew; DHS claims criminal record, attorney says none exists.
Rep. Swalwell sues housing official Pulte for allegedly accessing his confidential mortgage records, the fourth Trump critic Pulte has referred to DOJ for investigation.
Bureau of Prisons suspends operations at LA area prison over crumbling infrastructure, a year after assessment found facility needs $110 million in repairs.
Federal judge orders DOJ to expedite FOIA request probing whether Trump’s name in Epstein files prompted administration’s July reversal on releasing them.
Trump revives Chicago crackdown calls after shooting kills 14-year-old, days after Pentagon withdrew some National Guard troops sent under Operation Midway Blitz.
FBI Director Kash Patel assigns Nashville SWAT team members to protect his country singer girlfriend who lives in a different city, drawing criticism for abuse of resources.
D.C. U.S. Attorney Pirro wins ruling allowing local grand jury indictments after federal grand juries reject charges, a precedent extending to sedition and treason.
Trump pardons nursing home magnate three months into sentence for $38 million fraud after convict paid $960,000 to lobbyists previously convicted of voter suppression.
Bondi files to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts in Florida after New York denial, citing Transparency Act passed by Congress days after claiming “new information” reversed case closure.
Federal judge issues 233-page ruling finding Border Patrol commander was ‘outright lying’ about Chicago deportation operation, documents 76 use-of-force incidents.
Trans woman deported to Mexico despite court order finding she would likely face torture, with administration calling it “inadvertent” after trying four other countries.
Former GOP rep aide charged with fake personal attack blamed on anti-Trump assailants with cuts and “Trump whore” written on body.
DOJ admits grand jury that indicted James Comey never saw final charges, with lead prosecutor Lindsey Halligan bringing altered version for foreperson signature after Comey’s attorneys argue lapse warrants dismissal.
Judge James Boasberg resumes criminal contempt probe into Trump officials after two planes carrying alleged Venezuelan gang members continued to El Salvador despite his order to turn them around.
CBP commander Greg Bovino blames NC Gov. Josh Stein for “violent rhetoric” after Stein urged residents to record federal agents’ “inappropriate behavior” during operation that arrested 250 people in four days.
House Ethics Committee opens investigation into Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) as Rep. Nancy Mace introduces censure resolution, with Mace calling the probe a “naked attempt” to kill her measure.
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) indicted for stealing $5 million FEMA COVID vaccination overpayment, laundering it through multiple accounts to fund her 2021 congressional campaign.
Trump signs Epstein files bill he calls a “hoax” after directing Bondi to investigate Democrats despite DOJ previously finding no evidence for such probe.
White House liaison Paul Ingrassia, who previously represented Andrew Tate, intervened to get devices returned after Customs seized them from the accused sex trafficker, alarming DHS officials who saw it as federal investigation interference.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement releases blind Ecuadorean man after holding him in isolation for at least five days without his cane, arrested when agents came for his son.
House blocks censure of Del. Stacey Plaskett after revelations she texted with Jeffrey Epstein during 2019 Michael Cohen hearing, received suggested questions from him.
Senate passes Epstein files release bill by unanimous consent after Trump reverses monthslong opposition following rebellion by his own supporters.
South Dakota opens seventh prison death investigation since February as inmate dies from suspected overdose, two previous cases resulted in charges against alleged drug suppliers.
Trump says he would sign bill releasing Epstein files after Sunday reversal, claims “it is really a Democrat problem” while attempting to shift attention to Clinton and Summers.
North Carolina Gov. Stein warns Border Patrol planning Raleigh operation following Charlotte sweep where agents detained at least one U.S. citizen, mayor confirms federal presence.
Judge orders prosecutors to hand over 30 additional videos by Nov. 26 in Rep. McIver assault case, frustrated by “piecemeal” evidence delivery months after indictment.
Former Arizona GOP Rep. Austin Smith pleads guilty to forging over 100 signatures on reelection petitions after previously calling charges “ludicrous” and spreading false 2020 election fraud claims.
Federal prosecutors charge alleged panga captain after Friday boat capsizing off California coast killed four migrants, survivors say he refused to turn back.
Tennessee judge blocks National Guard deployment in Memphis ruling Gov. Lee exceeded authority, issues 5-day hold allowing appeal.
44% of Americans believe Trump involved in Epstein crimes according to YouGov poll published as House prepares vote on releasing all Justice Department files.
U.S. military kills three in 21st strike on alleged drug boat since September, providing no evidence as death toll from attacks in Caribbean and Pacific exceeds 75.
Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino arrests 81 in Charlotte Saturday, posts their photos with mocking captions on X during operation named after ‘Charlotte’s Web.’
Indiana State Sen. Greg Goode swatted hours after Trump names him on Truth Social for refusing to advance redistricting Trump says would help House Republican majority.
Trump calls on House GOP to release Epstein files after discharge petition forces vote, reversing opposition following email revelation that he ‘knew about the girls.’
Trump claims unnamed “they” could have added incriminating evidence to Epstein files after the election to explain potential damaging revelations.
Trump pardons at least a dozen people prosecuted by his own first-term appointees, erasing over $1 billion in court-ordered restitution to victims.
Federalized California and Texas National Guard troops withdraw from Portland and Chicago after courts blocked their deployment since October.
Marines acknowledge they returned fire on gang members who attacked Thursday in Port-au-Prince, where gangs control 90% of city.
Man arrested 3 days after entering Newark federal building with bat and damaging U.S. Attorney Alina Habba’s office.
Trump pardons 2 Jan. 6 rioters for illegal weapons and FBI threats discovered during investigations, saying the searches should never have occurred.
Border Patrol breaks man’s truck window while demanding papers in Charlotte, the first U.S. city where CBP operates immigration enforcement independently of ICE.
Memphis National Guard deployment expands to 350 troops under Trump task force while Shelby County Mayor Harris sues Governor Lee claiming unconstitutional military use.
USVI House delegate Plaskett received real-time texts from Epstein during 2019 Michael Cohen hearing that appeared to influence her questioning about Trump assistant, newly released documents show.
Georgia Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council head appoints himself to prosecute Trump state election interference case after multiple prosecutors decline before court deadline that would have dismissed charges.
Justice Department replaces pardons bearing identical Trump signatures after online speculation, blaming technical error despite House GOP declaring Biden’s autopen use void and demanding DOJ investigation.
Federal Bureau of Prisons requests transfer of Tina Peters, convicted of voting machine access crimes, from Colorado state prison despite behavior violations that blocked safer state housing.
Bondi assigns Manhattan prosecutor Jay Clayton to investigate Clinton, other Trump foes’ Epstein ties hours after Trump’s demand, though FBI found no evidence and none accused by victims.
