July 16, 2026 New York Times blasts ‘abusive’ Trump subpoenas targeting reporters’ sources Three reporters were served subpoenas at their homes as a grand jury probes classified leaks about the aircraft Qatar donated to serve as Air Force One.
July 16, 2026 Trump admin fires US attorney in Seattle minutes after he was appointed Roger Rogoff was sworn in as U.S. attorney in Seattle by federal judges, but Trump fired him within the hour as Todd Blanche announced on X.
July 16, 2026 Trump AG pick hangs by a thread as key GOP senators refuse to commit Sens. Thom Tillis and John Cornyn remain noncommittal on the attorney general confirmation as questions swirl over the anti-weaponization fund.
July 15, 2026 Louisiana man accused of killing deputy US marshal faces possible death penalty Authorities said Deputy U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson was fatally shot after Clarence A. Frazier Jr. allegedly barricaded himself inside his home and opened fire while officers served an arrest warrant.
July 15, 2026 DOJ threatens criminal prosecution if publisher proceeds with Zachary Young spy memoir Zachary Young says the DOJ threat is "a blatant intimidation tactic" after HarperCollins paused his CIA memoir over prepublication review disputes.
July 15, 2026 Hirono asks Blanche if he ever requested sexual favors during AG confirmation hearing Democratic Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii asked Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche about sexual favors during his confirmation hearing.
July 15, 2026 DOJ weighs civil rights probe into Fort Worth police over alleged First Amendment violations The Civil Rights Division is seeking Fort Worth police records after viral videos captured officers allegedly restricting preachers' free speech.
July 15, 2026 Jack Smith thrust back into spotlight at Blanche hearing over exposed senators’ messages Sen. John Kennedy demanded answers on whether Jack Smith read his emails and shared them with Attorney General Garland during the confirmation hearing.
July 15, 2026 Todd Blanche says 'no closed investigations' in Epstein case, vows DOJ will pursue new suspects Todd Blanche told senators the Justice Department will prosecute anyone linked to Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking operation if new evidence emerges.
July 15, 2026 Todd Blanche vows 'no closed investigations' in Epstein case, says DOJ will pursue new suspects Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche pushed back July 15, 2026, on claims the DOJ has closed the book on Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, saying prosecutors are ready to pursue anyone criminally linked to the late financier's trafficking operation.