Former Chicago FBI chief sues the Justice Department, claiming he was forced out over unsuccessful cases against ICE opponents
Douglas DePodesta, the former head of the FBI’s Chicago field office, says he was forced to leave his job after being unfairly blamed for the collapse of a case against six people who protested the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. He made the allegations in a lawsuit filed Monday against senior Justice Department officials. The lawsuit […]
Department of Justice plans to appeal decision in Alaska Senate race dispute over ‘Decoy Dan’
A federal judge on Sunday rejected the Justice Department’s effort to delay certification of Alaska’s Senate election, turning down the Trump administration’s request just two days before the midterms. The department said it would appeal. The lawsuit focused on two candidates with similar names: Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan and challenger Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. […]
Trump’s changes to the Justice Department haven’t changed where political money is going — and the gap is growing wider
Despite the Trump administration’s efforts to address what it describes as political bias at the Justice Department, campaign finance records show that Democratic-aligned committees received most contributions from donors who identified themselves as DOJ employees. From January 2025 through August 2026, just over 75% of the roughly $300,000 in reported contributions went to Democratic committees, […]
Sheriff’s department provides update on Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case status
Update on Nancy Guthrie Missing Person’s Case The Pima County Sheriff’s Department provided an update on the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie on Friday, indicating continued collaboration with the Nancy Guthrie Task Force regarding DNA analysis to further the investigation. “Earlier this month, investigators went to Florida to consult with lab scientists about potential advancements […]
Sheriff’s department looks into its connection to $43M Wall Street fraudster after acknowledging ignorance of his history
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is currently reviewing its connections with a convicted Wall Street fraudster after discovering, quite surprisingly, that Daniel L. Gordon — a man known for his philanthropic efforts — had previously served time in federal prison for embezzling $43 million. Reports indicate that the department, led by Sheriff Robert Luna, […]
Justice Department sends criminal grand jury subpoenas to election officials in California
Court Evaluate DOJ Challenge Over Suspected Noncitizens on California Voter Rolls There’s an ongoing legal battle involving the Department of Justice and California surrounding allegations of noncitizens registered to vote. Bill Essayli, the First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, highlighted concerns about the validity of ballots cast by those suspected of […]
Department of Justice Focuses on ‘Ghost Students’ Collecting Millions in Federal Tuition Loans
DOJ Cracks Down on ‘Ghost Student’ Fraud Scheme The Department of Justice (DOJ) has revealed the arrests of various foreign individuals linked to a fraudulent scheme involving “ghost students” that has siphoned off significant amounts of money from student aid programs. Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald emphasized at a Thursday press conference, “These are not […]
Trump’s Justice Department begins criminal inquiry into California voter registrations and issues subpoenas to officials
Federal Investigation into California Voter Rolls The Justice Department under President Trump is intensifying its scrutiny of California’s voter registration practices. This includes a criminal investigation into voter rolls and the issuance of grand jury subpoenas to local election officials concerning over 20,000 individuals suspected of being noncitizens. Records indicate that at least two staff […]
Builder of the embassy files a $461 million lawsuit against the State Department over COVID-19 claims
Obama Presidential Center Subcontractors Claim Millions Owed, Silenced by NDAs Subcontractors involved in the Obama Presidential Center project, which has a budget of $1 billion, are experiencing significant financial strain. Mike Owen, president of Adamson Plumbing, mentioned that his company faced considerable losses stemming from unexpected delays. Additionally, many other subcontractors are reportedly constrained by […]
Justice Department Reduces Success Rate of Migrant Asylum Cases by 90%
Asylum Claims Plummet Under Trump Administration’s Reforms President Donald Trump’s administration has dramatically decreased the approval rate for asylum claims made by migrants, bringing it down to five percent. This is a stark contrast to the much higher approval rate seen under President Joe Biden. For migrants without legal representation, the success rate has dropped […]