Politics July 30 What to know about Judge Boasberg, the Trump foe at center of DOJ complaint The Justice Department accused federal Judge James Boasberg of misconduct over remarks allegedly made to Chief Justice John Roberts during a March Judicial Conference meeting.
Senate July 29 Trump pick Emil Bove confirmed as federal judge after furious Democrat walkout, whistleblower complaints The Senate voted to confirm Emil Bove as a federal judge despite Democratic opposition and whistleblower complaints about his conduct at the Department of Justice.
Alina Habba July 24 Alina Habba defiant after judges vote against her in New Jersey: 'I don't cower to pressure' Habba signaled that she does not plan to leave her role as the temporary U.S. attorney of New Jersey, announcing she does "not cower" to pressure.
Federal Courts July 23 Federal judge limits Trump's ability to deport Abrego Garcia after lengthy court battle Judge Xinis said she is 'deeply concerned' that without restraint, the Trump administration will seek to hurry Abrego Garcia out of the country for a second time.
Justice Department July 22 DOJ swiftly fires Alina Habba's court-appointed replacement for US attorney in New Jersey Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba faces an uncertain future as a U.S. attorney after judges voted against extending her term, prompting the Trump DOJ to swiftly fire her replacement.
Federal Courts July 21 Federal judge blocks Trump administration from defunding some Planned Parenthood facilities A judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from stripping Medicaid funds from Planned Parenthood after Congress and President Donald Trump agreed to partially defund it through passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Donald Trump July 17 Senate panel advances Trump's former defense attorney Emil Bove toward federal appeals court position Trump's former defense attorney Emil Bove faces opposition from former judges and Democrats as his nomination for the Third Circuit Court of Appeals faces first test.
Voter Fraud Concerns July 16 Conservative legal group presses agency to act on Trump’s voter citizenship mandate despite court injunctions Following a blocked Trump executive order on election integrity, America First Legal urges a key federal agency to independently require citizenship proof for prospective voters.
Dept of Education July 15 Trump Department of Labor to absorb some Education Department responsibilities The Trump administration has created a partnership between Labor and Education departments to build an integrated federal education and workforce system as part of an effort to downsize the government.
Federal Courts July 11 Federal judge issues temporary restraining order curtailing Trump's immigration enforcement in California A federal judge Judge blocked ICE stops in California without "reasonable suspicion" and banned profiling by race, language, job or location while requiring detailed records.
Federal Courts July 10 Federal judge extends arguments in Abrego Garcia case, slams ICE witness who 'knew nothing' Judge Paula Xinis questioned the Justice Department over the timing of a criminal investigation of Salvadorian migrant Abrego Garcia, who was returned after his erroneous deportation.