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.
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.
