Supreme Court ruling allows Trump administration to move toward dismissing Steve Bannon’s conviction. The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, April 6, cleared the way for the Trump administration’s Department of Justice to seek dismissal of Steve Bannon’s contempt of Congress conviction, marking a significant development in a case tied to the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack investigation. The court granted a request from the Justice Department to vacate prior lower court r

The Trump administration has filed a major lawsuit against Harvard University, alleging violations of civil rights protections for Jewish and Israeli students and faculty. The case, submitted by the Department of Justice in a federal district court in Boston on March 20, 2026, accuses the university of failing to address what officials describe as widespread antisemitism and discriminatory practices on campus. According to the complaint, Harvard is alleged to have ignored repeated incidents

President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to those responsible for the alleged kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, stating that federal authorities will pursue the “most severe” penalties if she is harmed. The 84-year-old mother of television host Savannah Guthrie was reported abducted from her residence on February 1, 2026, triggering a nationwide law enforcement response and heightened public concern. In remarks during a recent interview, Trump said the perpetrators would face extrem

Federal and local law enforcement leaders gathered Tuesday morning in Dallas to present a unified strategy aimed at addressing violent crime across the city and surrounding North Texas communities. The briefing, led by representatives from the Department of Justice and several investigative agencies, outlined ongoing enforcement efforts and emphasized closer coordination among federal, state and local authorities to disrupt criminal networks and improve public safety. Ryan Raybould, the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, opened the press conference by describing violent crime as a top priority for federal prosecutors. He said the Justice Department is working alongside regional partners to pursue cases involving firearms offenses, drug trafficking, organized crime and repeat offenders. According to Raybould, combining investigative resources and intelligence-sharing has already strengthened cases brought before federal courts and increased the likelihood of long-term sentences for individuals responsible for serious offenses. Senior officials from multiple agencies attended the event, including Brian Garner, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in Dallas; Joseph Tucker, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration; Jeremy Wright, Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; Travis Pickard, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations; Christopher Altemus, Special Agent in Charge of IRS Criminal Investigation; and Major Eric Wilson of the Texas Department of Public Safety’s North Texas Criminal Investigation Division. Each agency highlighted its specific role in combating crime, from targeting illegal firearms and narcotics distribution to tracing financial crimes and dismantling trafficking operations. Garner said the ATF continues to focus on removing illegal guns from the streets and investigating firearm-related violence. Tucker noted that the DEA has increased operations against drug supply chains that often contribute to violent incidents, while Wright emphasized the FBI’s work in intelligence coordination and complex investigations involving gangs and organized groups. Pickard described HSI’s efforts to disrupt cross-border smuggling and related criminal enterprises, and Altemus explained how financial investigations conducted by IRS-CI help uncover money laundering tied to illegal activities. Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux underscored the importance of partnerships between federal agents and local officers, calling collaboration essential to responding quickly to emerging threats. He said the department has seen benefits from joint task forces that allow investigators to share data and conduct targeted enforcement in neighborhoods experiencing higher crime rates. Officials said these efforts are intended not only to make arrests but also to deter future offenses and restore confidence among residents. Throughout the briefing, leaders stressed that sustained cooperation, combined with community engagement, remains central to their approach. They said continued operations, coordinated raids and prosecution strategies will aim to reduce violence, hold offenders accountable and improve safety across Dallas and the wider Texas region.

The US Justice Department on Friday released more than three million additional pages of records tied to its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, marking what officials described as the final disclosure under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The release includes thousands of videos and hundreds of thousands of images and concludes a lengthy document review process aimed at complying with congressional requirements for public disclosure. Speaking at a news co

The United States Justice Department has released its largest-ever batch of documents related to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, triggering fresh political debate and global attention. The newly disclosed material includes nearly 30,000 files, made up of around 29,000 pages of documents and dozens of video clips, some of which were reportedly recorded inside a prison.

A federal appeals court has ruled that Alina Habba, previously an attorney for former President Donald Trump and later positioned by the administration to continue serving as New Jersey’s acting U.S. attorney, is legally disqualified from holding the post. The decision, issued Monday by a three-judge panel of the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia, upholds a lower court’s conclusion that Habba’s appointment did not comply with federal law governing interim federal prosecu

President Donald Trump formally withdrew his endorsement of Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene on Friday, ending a long-running alliance that had once positioned Greene among his most vocal supporters in Congress. The move marked the latest escalation in a widening political rift, one that has increasingly drawn national attention as debates over foreign policy, party loyalty, and the handling of Justice Department documents connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein intensify in

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Tuesday that his office has uncovered evidence suggesting that the developers behind a proposed Muslim-centric real estate project known as EPIC City violated both state and federal securities laws. Paxton has requested that the Texas State Securities Board review his office’s findings and provide a formal referral that would allow the Attorney General’s Office to pursue legal action. EPIC City, a planned mixed-use community spanning 4

A coalition of attorneys general from twenty states and Washington, D.C., has filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the U.S. Department of Justice from imposing immigration-related conditions on federal funds dedicated to crime victim programs. The lawsuit, filed in Rhode Island federal court, aims to block the Justice Department from enforcing measures that would deny states or their subgrantees access to Victims of Crime Act funding if they do not comply with civil

Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese football icon, has recently gotten engaged to his long-time partner Georgina Rodriguez, after years of public affection and shared milestones. The engagement was officially confirmed when Georgina Rodriguez shared an image of her stunning diamond engagement ring on Instagram. This announcement sent fans into a frenzy, with many eager to learn about the cost of the extravagant piece. As experts and jewelers began to weigh in,

The highly anticipated Outside Lands music festival has officially kicked off its annual three-day celebration at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, drawing thousands of music fans from across the country. Known as one of the largest and most diverse music events in the United States, the festival is once again delivering a massive lineup, featuring over 90 artists performing across seven stages. With music spanning a wide variety of genres, attendees can exp

President Donald Trump was briefed in May 2025 that his name appeared several times in files related to the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein sex-trafficking investigation. The information was delivered to the President during a scheduled White House meeting with Attorney General Pam Bondi and her deputy. Although Trump’s name was referenced in the materials, officials clarified that he is not the focus of any investigation and that there is no evidence suggesting any criminal wrongdoing on his part

James E. Ryan, the president of the University of Virginia, announced his resignation on Friday following growing pressure from the Trump administration’s Justice Department over the university's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. According to individuals familiar with the matter, Ryan called a meeting with senior leadership and informed them of his decision to step down. The Justice Department had reportedly insisted on his resignation as part of an ultimatum to re

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is launching a widespread crackdown on fraudulent EB-1A visa applications, particularly targeting individuals who may have manipulated their profiles using low-quality publications, fake citations, and questionable awards. Immigration attorney Rahul Reddy recently revealed that several EB-1A petitions—mostly filed by Indian nationals—are being reopened and reviewed, with some already facing rev

Two human traffickers have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a deadly smuggling operation that led to the tragic deaths of four Indian nationals, including two young children, in a 2022 blizzard along the US-Canada border. The case, described by prosecutors as “heartbreaking and horrific,” exposed the dangers of cross-border trafficking networks. According to the US Department of Justice, Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel, 29, was sentenced to over 10 years in prison f

Federal authorities have arrested Kenneth Mattson, a 63-year-old real estate investor from Sonoma and former owner of a specialty car consignment shop in downtown Pleasanton, on charges related to a $28 million Ponzi scheme that allegedly spanned over a decade. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed that Mattson is facing a nine-count indictment for wire fraud, money laundering, and obstruction of justice, unsealed this Thursday. Mattson, known locally for operating the now-d

Chicago is under federal scrutiny over its hiring practices, but Mayor Brandon Johnson is standing firm in his defense of the city's approach to workforce diversity while sharply criticizing President Donald Trump. As the Department of Justice begins looking into whether the city has violated civil rights laws by using race-based criteria in hiring decisions, Johnson has turned the spotlight on what he sees as an attack on inclusion and representation. The Department of Justic

Less than a day after Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson highlighted the number of Black officials in his administration, the United States Department of Justice announced the launch of a civil rights investigation into the city’s hiring practices. The investigation seeks to determine whether the city has engaged in a pattern or practice of race-based discrimination, following statements made by the mayor during a church event on the city’s South Side. Speaking at a communi

A criminal investigation has been launched into EPIC City, a proposed Dallas-area development centered around a mosque in Josephine, Texas. Senator John Cornyn announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating the community project due to growing concerns about its potential to enforce Sharia law and discriminate based on faith. Senator Cornyn requested the investigation after multiple Texas officials raised alarms about the project, which some claim could result in the creation