Trump administration sanctions four more International Criminal Court officials for authorizing probes of U.S. and Israeli war crimes, drawing global rebuke.
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.
Trump administration and Nebraska officials announce conversion of McCook prison into ICE detention center to hold up to 300 people, with expanded state patrol powers.
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.
Bondi and Patel install Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey as FBI co-deputy director with Dan Bongino after rift over Epstein files.
Trump administration presses to complete 10,000 HHS layoffs after Supreme Court backing, challenging judge’s injunction as executive authority fight deepens.
Comer says DOJ will begin turning over Epstein files Friday after subpoena, regardless of prior resistance.
Internal ICE documents reveal Trump administration plan to double detention capacity to 107,000 by January through 125 new or expanded facilities.
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.
Trump administration dropped 165 corporate enforcement cases, created loyalty scorecard for 553 companies, and halted probes of major tech firms.
Trump administration backs off removing D.C. police chief but orders department to enforce federal immigration rules despite city law.
DOJ fires staffer Sean Charles Dunn after felony assault charge for throwing sandwich at Border Patrol agent during Trump’s D.C. crackdown.
Federal judge orders stop to HHS sharing Medicaid enrollee data with DHS after AP exposé reveals daily access to 79 million records.
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 names DEA head Terry Cole emergency police commissioner for DC as city mayor, attorney general and council declare the order unlawful.
Justice Department finds George Washington University violated civil rights law by ignoring campus antisemitism and threatens federal funding cuts.
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.
Justice Department names Trump ally Ed Martin special prosecutor in probes of AG Letitia James and Adam Schiff after D.C. U.S. attorney bid withdrawn.
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.
Democracy Forward sues Trump administration to force release of Epstein investigation records withheld by Justice Department and FBI.
Justice Department subpoenas New York AG Letitia James to probe whether she violated Trump’s civil rights in New York’s civil fraud case.
Justice Department asks Supreme Court to lift Los Angeles immigration raid limits, calling a federal judge’s order a straitjacket that bars language or employment factors.
Texas Sen. John Cornyn says FBI will track Texas House Democrats who fled to Illinois to block GOP maps after asking Director Kash Patel.
FBI fires former acting director Brian Driscoll and other senior officials who resisted demands over Jan. 6 investigations, escalating a leadership purge.
Justice Department seeks sanctions against lawyer who took pro bono deportation case in first action under Trump directive.
Intelligence Director Gabbard declassifies Russian interference documents over CIA objections to claim Obama administration fabricated intelligence.
House Republicans subpoena Clintons and former Justice officials for depositions while demanding unredacted Epstein files, expanding Democratic transparency effort into partisan targeting.
Marjorie Taylor Greene asks Trump to pardon George Santos days after former congressman reported to prison for defrauding donors.
AP analysis finds Justice Department has demanded voter data from at least 19 states in Trump’s ongoing hunt for nonexistent election fraud despite state resistance.
Senate confirms Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as D.C. prosecutor after first nominee failed for firing Jan 6 prosecutors.
Federal judge will decide if unusual maneuver by Pam Bondi to keep Alina Habba as New Jersey prosecutor after other judges replaced her is constitutional.
Office of Special Counsel opens Jack Smith investigation after Cotton request despite no evidence of Hatch Act violations presented.
Trump administration cuts UCLA’s $200 million in federal research funding over claims university failed to address antisemitism after pro-Palestinian protests.
Jeffrey Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell quietly moved to minimum-security Texas prison camp despite sex offender policy as she seeks Trump pardon through Justice Dept cooperation.
ICE issues more than 1,000 tentative job offers after July 4 law added $170 billion for border enforcement toward 1 million annual deportations goal.
House Democrats sue Trump administration for week-notice rule restricting unannounced ICE detention inspections, citing law guaranteeing congressional access.
Federal judge halts Trump order sanctioning Americans assisting the International Criminal Court, calling it an unconstitutional speech restraint.
Senate Democrats invoke 100-year-old Rule of Five to force DOJ to hand over full Epstein files by Aug. 15, spotlighting Trump ties.
Senate confirms Joe Kent to lead National Counterterrorism Center by 52 to 44 despite far-right extremist ties and Jan. 6 conspiracy claims.
Interim U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro mandates immigration checks on all D.C. defendants as Trump administration targets sanctuary cities for deportation push.
Trump administration extends controversial U.S. Attorney appointments to prevent federal courts from rejecting them after 100 retired judges oppose Nevada pick.
Justice Department investigates George Mason Faculty Senate for resolution supporting president Gregory Washington’s diversity hiring practices.
Third whistleblower contradicts judicial nominee Emil Bove’s testimony about telling Justice Department staff to ignore court orders on deportations.
