Judge blocks Trump from cutting funding to Los Angeles, Chicago and 30 other sanctuary cities, ruling executive orders unconstitutional.
Democrats say only 3% of Epstein files given to Congress are new flight location records, with 97% recycled from old investigations.
DHS admits it stopped preserving officials’ text messages for 4 months, a sweeping violation of federal records law.
Attorneys say DOJ and DHS threatened Abrego Garcia with deportation to Uganda unless he pleads guilty, offering Spanish-speaking Costa Rica only if he complies.
Pennsylvania rejects Justice Dept request for voter list with Social Security and driver’s license data as Trump officials intensify scrutiny.
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.
Journalist sues DHS and Justice Dept after ICE keeps him jailed despite judge’s release order, citing retaliation for reporting.
Federal judge rules Alina Habba unlawfully serving as U.S. attorney in New Jersey, saying Trump’s bid to bypass Senate and judges left her without authority to prosecute.
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.
Trump administration rescinds 2015 guidance on English learners’ education rights, weakening schools’ obligations to provide translation and support services.
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.
Federal judge orders Justice Dept to explain Trump administration subpoenas seeking trans minors’ patient records under dubious legal theories after Children’s Hospital warns of trauma.
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.
