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Trump’s Loyalist Prosecutors Continue To Get Kicked Off Cases Because They’re Not Legally Appointed
Tim Cushing, Techdirt
Trump’s binge-and-purge approach to handling the DOJ definitely isn’t working out for him. The administration has been steadily pushing prosecutors out for failing to be MAGA enough, especially when it comes to Trump’s steady stream of vindictive, politically…
Jan 13, 2026, 7:06 PM
WATCH: What to know about the DOJ's criminal probe into Fed Chair Powell
ABC News
The Justice Department investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is sparking backlash and spotlighting the clash between the White House and the Federal Reserve Chair.
Jan 13, 2026, 7:34 AM
DOJ probe into Powell sparks backlash from some Republicans, former Fed chairs
Elizabeth Schulze, Benjamin Siegel, Fritz Farrow, Allison Pecorin, ABC News
A bipartisan group of top economic officials called the DOJ probe into Jerome Powell an "unprecedented attempt" to undermine the Fed's independence.
Jan 12, 2026, 7:15 PM
DOJ Serves Fed With Grand Jury Subpoenas
Bloomberg, Yahoo Entertainment
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the US central bank had been served grand jury subpoenas from the Justice Department threatening a criminal...
Jan 12, 2026, 12:49 PM
Powell Vows to Stand Firm as Fed Served With DOJ Subpoenas
Bloomberg, Yahoo Entertainment
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Sunday in a video statement the US central bank had been served grand jury subpoenas from the Justice Department...
Jan 12, 2026, 12:10 PM
DOJ subpoenas Federal Reserve in escalating pressure campaign
Scott Horsley, NPR
The Justice Department has subpoenaed the Fed over chair Jerome Powell's testimony over the central bank's headquarters renovation. Powell calls it part of a pressure campaign over interest rates.
Jan 12, 2026, 2:01 AM
Special Epstein Files Guess Who
TMZ Staff, TMZ
As the Department of Justice appears to slow walk the release of hundreds of thousands of Epstein files, TMZ is taking a look back on what’s been made public so far to test your knowledge on just who has been snapped with Jeffrey Epstein or shown…
Dec 28, 2025, 1:12 PM
Jeffrey Epstein Allegedly Wrote Letter to Larry Nassar Before Committing Suicide
TMZ Staff, TMZ
Jeffrey Epstein may have had a pedo pen pal in Larry Nassar ... and President Donald Trump is also in the mix as a lover of "nubile girls," according to new documents released by the Department of Justice. The DOJ just dumped a new batch of Epstein…
Dec 23, 2025, 2:11 PM
DOJ Releases Gruesome Fake Epstein Video in File Dump
Julia Ornedo, Daily Beast
A fake video purporting to show Jeffrey Epstein taking his own life inside a prison cell made rounds on social media after it was spotted in the Justice...
Dec 23, 2025, 1:53 AM
Epstein's alleged victims accuse DOJ of legal violations over state of files released
James Hill, Alexander Mallin, Katherine Faulders, Lisa Sivertsen, Kevin Shalvey, ABC News
The DOJ faced a Friday deadline imposed by Congress to release a massive cache of records gathered during government investigations into the sex offender.
Dec 22, 2025, 2:49 PM
16 Epstein Files, Including Photo of Donald Trump, Disappear from DOJ’s Website Shortly After Release
Raven Brunner, PEOPLE
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the files were removed to protect the victims
Dec 21, 2025, 6:23 PM
Trump DOJ Goon Backed Into Corner Over Epstein Files Fiasco
The Daily Beast, Daily Beast
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche hit back against mounting public outcry after the Department of Justice blew through a legally mandated deadline to...
Dec 21, 2025, 4:51 PM
Jeffrey Epstein Seen Playing With Possible Child in DOJ Photos
TMZ Staff, TMZ
Suffice to say, Jeffrey Epstein should never have been allowed to be around children ... but, as these Department of Justice photos show, the pedophile was having a good time with someone who could be a kid. Check 'em out ... The grainy pics…
Dec 21, 2025, 1:16 PM
The Epstein files are set to come out today. Here's what could be inside.
Jacob Shamsian, Business Insider
The deadline for the Epstein files is here. The DOJ is obligated to make public its reams of information about Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Dec 19, 2025, 2:43 PM
After years of speculation, DOJ faces Friday deadline for release of Epstein files
James Hill, ABC News
After years of speculation, the DOJ on Friday faces a deadline to release the remainder of its investigative files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Dec 19, 2025, 10:12 AM
Justice Department faces hurdle in seeking case against Comey as judge finds constitutional problems
ERIC TUCKER, Yahoo Entertainment
The Justice Department violated the constitutional rights of a close friend of James Comey and must return to him computer files that prosecutors had hoped...
Dec 13, 2025, 2:45 AM
Justice Department challenges court order limiting access to evidence in Comey investigation
ERIC TUCKER, Yahoo Entertainment
The Justice Department on Tuesday challenged a court order that complicated efforts to seek a new indictment against former FBI Director James Comey by...
Dec 9, 2025, 9:05 PM
Judge: Even If Trump’s DOJ Goes After Comey Again, It Won’t Have Access To Evidence It Illegally Obtained
Tim Cushing, Techdirt
Lindsey Halligan — a former personal lawyer for Trump who specialized in insurance law — was suddenly propelled to the top of the DOJ heap after better, more qualified lawyers refused to engage in Trump’s revenge prosecutions. The exit of prosecutors unwillin…
Dec 9, 2025, 8:18 PM
Judge grants DOJ motion to release grand jury materials from Ghislaine Maxwell case
James Hill, ABC News
A judge has granted a motion to release grand jury materials from the case of Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell to comply with the Epstein Transparency Act.
Dec 9, 2025, 8:05 PM
Judge deals setback to Justice Department effort to seek new indictment against Comey
ERIC TUCKER, Yahoo Entertainment
A federal judge has dealt a setback to Justice Department efforts to seek a new indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, temporarily barring...
Dec 7, 2025, 3:50 PM
DOJ does not detail advice to Noem on El Salvador deportations, citing privilege
Laura Romero, ABC News
DOJ officials, citing privilege, did not disclose details on the legal advice given to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem about deportations of Venezuelans to El Salvador.
Dec 6, 2025, 6:10 AM
Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James
The Associated Press, NPR
Thursday's failed indictment against James is the latest setback for the Justice Department in its bid to prosecute the frequent political target of the Republican president.
Dec 5, 2025, 3:07 AM
Grand jury rejects DOJ's attempt to revive fraud case against Letitia James: Sources
Katherine Faulders, Alexander Mallin, Nicholas Kerr, Pierre Thomas, Peter Charalambous, ABC News
A grand jury has refused to indict New York AG Letitia James on charges of mortgage fraud, ten days after a judge dismissed a nearly identical case.
Dec 4, 2025, 11:38 PM
DOJ orders prison inspectors to stop considering LGBTQ safety standards
Jaclyn Diaz, NPR
A memo obtained by NPR shows the Justice Department is telling inspectors to stop evaluating prisons using standards designed to protect trans and other LGBTQ community members from sexual violence.
Dec 4, 2025, 7:44 PM