Justice Department requests to drop Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy cases
The Justice Department submitted a motion on Tuesday aimed at overturning the convictions of several notable defendants involved in the January 6 Capitol breach. Specifically, this petition, filed with the Court of Appeals, seeks to vacate criminal convictions against members of the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys, many of whom were found guilty of seditious […]
Justice Department seeks to overturn seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys
Justice Department Moves to Overturn Proud Boys, Oath Keepers Convictions The Justice Department has requested a federal appeals court to dismiss the seditious conspiracy convictions of leaders from the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers. These group leaders had been sentenced to prison after their involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot aimed at keeping […]
Justice Department takes legal action against Connecticut and New Haven regarding migrant sanctuary policies
Trump Administration Sues Connecticut Over Sanctuary Policies The Trump administration has taken legal action against the state of Connecticut and the city of New Haven, challenging their sanctuary policies that aim to protect undocumented immigrants. This brings the total number of such lawsuits to 16. In the most recent lawsuit, filed on Monday, the Justice […]
Melania Trump’s call with Epstein raises pressure on the Justice Department and its new head
First Lady Melania Trump has urged for hearings to be held for the victims of Jeffrey Epstein, intensifying the pressure on acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. Just recently, he indicated that the administration would like to move on from the unrest surrounding Epstein as a bipartisan coalition and victims press for more evidence and legal […]
Trump’s Justice Department Maintains Biden’s Gun Regulation
The Department of Justice under Trump is aligning itself with the gun control measures from the Biden administration, much to the dismay of Second Amendment advocates. The DOJ plans to uphold Biden’s definition of “frame or receiver.” According to an email from Gun Owners of America, firearm kits often referred to as “ghost guns” will […]
U.S. State Department allows non-emergency government staff to leave Nigeria because of worsening security conditions.
US State Department Approves Voluntary Departure from Nigeria On Wednesday, the US State Department granted permission for non-emergency government employees and their families to leave the embassy in Abuja, as well as Nigeria as a whole. The advisory from the US Embassy cited a “deteriorating security situation” as the reason for this decision. They reiterated […]
Justice Department initiates significant NFL investigation that could impact antitrust exemption
DOJ Investigates NFL for Anticompetitive Practices The Justice Department is said to be looking into potential anticompetitive behavior by the National Football League (NFL) as concerns grow about the increasing difficulty and cost for fans to watch their favorite teams. The NFL currently benefits from antitrust protections under the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961, which […]
U.S. Education Department withdraws Title IX agreements regarding gender identity with schools
Department of Education Rescinds Gender Identity Settlement Agreements The U.S. Department of Education has officially revoked prior settlement agreements with various school districts and universities regarding Title IX interpretations related to gender identity. On Monday, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced this decision, contending that earlier agreements—often mandating the use of specific pronouns and […]
David Marcus: The Easter Sunday pilot rescue shows what the Department of War signifies
When President Trump renamed the Pentagon to the Department of the Army last year, many viewed it merely as a branding move. However, the intensity of Operation Epic Fury in Iran revealed it was much more significant. On Easter Sunday, the military’s bold rescue of a downed airman behind enemy lines illustrated that the current […]
Education Department Withdraws Biden School Agreements Enforcing ‘Extreme Trans Agenda’
Education Department Cancels Biden-Era Title IX Agreements The Ministry of Education announced on Monday that it is rescinding a resolution agreement from the Biden administration involving several schools that enforced what it calls “radical transgender policies.” The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) within the Department of Education typically uses these agreements to address breaches of […]