Biden drops appeal, clearing release of 2017 ghostwriter tapes
What's next: Conservative groups that won the lawsuit plan to publish the audio and transcripts immediately.
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DOJ seeks data on 6,600 noncitizens added to New Jersey voter rolls
What's next: New Jersey is fighting the request in court after the state said about 400 of those registrants cast ballots.
The Straits Times, ABC News +1
Trump DOJ to withdraw Times subpoenas in Air Force One leak fight
What's new: Prosecutors told a federal judge they will pull subpoenas tied to reporting on a Qatari-donated plane's security gaps.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +8
Jim Jordan seeks criminal probe of Jack Smith over Congress testimony
What's new: Jordan's referral cites records released by Chuck Grassley showing Smith's team reviewed texts from 44 lawmakers and White House staff.
NPR, PBS NewsHour +3
Appeals court clears release of Biden ghostwriter interview audio
What's next: The 2-1 ruling is paused until Aug. 3, giving Biden time to seek another appeal before the recordings can be released.
Bloomberg, PBS NewsHour +3
DOJ probes Harvard aid tied to Chinese donors and foreign students
Why it matters: A finding of unlawful discrimination could jeopardize billions in federal research grants and student aid.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +2
DOJ sought phone records of Times reporters’ relatives in leak probe
Why it matters: The filing says the subpoenas reached back to Jan. 1 and included a reporter’s mother and spouses, widening press-freedom concerns.
The New York Times, PBS NewsHour +1
Epstein victims oppose Todd Blanche after DOJ meeting on Senate vote
Why it matters: Sen. Thom Tillis had demanded the meeting before backing Blanche, and one GOP defection could sink him in committee.
Epstein survivor urges Senate to reject Blanche after DOJ meeting
Why it matters: The clash adds pressure ahead of the acting attorney general's confirmation vote and revives questions over past Epstein decisions.
Report points to FBI pullback in probing assaults tied to ICE shootings
Why it matters: if ICE investigates its own agents' assault claims, civil rights scrutiny after fatal shootings could narrow.
Justice Department opens 1996 secret court for 1st deportation case
What's new: A federal judge ordered more evidence by Wednesday after questioning the government's claimed terrorism link.
Blanche defends Epstein file review in tense Senate hearing
What's new: Trump's attorney general pick said the DOJ could still prosecute new suspects if fresh evidence emerges.
PBS NewsHour, Fox News +1
Trump administration ousts Seattle US attorney 54 minutes into job
What's new: Federal judges had unanimously picked Roger Rogoff to fill a vacancy the president had not addressed, setting up a legal fight.
The New York Times, The Straits Times +3
2 GOP senators waver, putting Todd Blanche AG bid at risk
What's next: If John Cornyn or Thom Tillis votes no in committee, Blanche's nomination could stall before reaching the full Senate.
The New York Times, CNBC +1
Epstein survivor presses senators as Todd Blanche faces DOJ vote
What's new: Dani Bensky said DOJ file releases exposed her name, phone number and former addresses, and she said Blanche never met with survivors.
The New York Times, PBS NewsHour +1
Todd Blanche faces Senate test in bid to lead Justice Department
What's next: Blanche needs unanimous GOP support on the Senate Judiciary Committee to advance his nomination.
The New York Times, BBC News (US & Canada) +5
Blanche defends Epstein file review in Senate AG hearing
What's new: Blanche said the DOJ would bring charges if new evidence emerges and called a proposed $1.8 billion fund "dead."
PBS NewsHour, ABC News +1
Florida judge seeks discipline for Trump lawyers in IRS case
What's new: The order found bad-faith conduct and raised concerns that the acting attorney general gave misleading testimony to Congress.
The New York Times, ABC News
Florida judge rebukes Trump IRS suit, refers lawyer to bar
Why it matters: The order said the settlement's audit shield for Trump clashed with federal law, though the judge did not void the deal.
CNBC, PBS NewsHour +1
US judge voids Trump’s $1.8 billion IRS immunity deal
What's next: The ruling could reopen IRS audits of Trump and his businesses and sent one of his lawyers to state bar authorities.
The Straits Times, The Hill
DOJ subpoenas Times reporters in Air Force One leak probe
What's next: the journalists were ordered to appear before a Manhattan grand jury on Wednesday as prosecutors investigate classified leaks.
The New York Times, The Straits Times +3
DOJ subpoenas 4 Times reporters over Air Force One leak stories
Why it matters: The move breaks with long-standing limits on forcing journalists to aid leak investigations.
DOJ subpoenas Times reporters in Air Force One leak probe
What's next: The journalists are due before a Manhattan grand jury next week as press-freedom groups push for the subpoenas to be withdrawn.
DOJ subpoenas 4 Times reporters over Air Force One leak inquiry
What's next: The journalists are ordered before a Manhattan grand jury Wednesday as the Justice Department pursues classified leak claims.
The Straits Times, The Hill
DOJ sues Maryland over law limiting cooperation with ICE
What's new: The suit targets Maryland's 2026 Community Trust Act and cites a Worcester County jail's refusal to honor an ICE detainer.
The Straits Times, Fox News +1
8 men indicted in alleged drone and sniper plot at White House UFC event
What's new: prosecutors added an eighth defendant they say was assigned as a sniper after seven others were charged last month.
PBS NewsHour, The Straits Times +2
DOJ warns all 50 states of criminal exposure over noncitizen voting
What's new: The letters gave states five days to explain how they will keep noncitizens off voter rolls before the November midterms.
The New York Times, The Straits Times +2
Judge blocks DOJ bid for names of Fulton County 2020 election workers
Why it matters: The ruling said any crime tied to the 2020 election is likely time-barred, undercutting the practical value of the probe.
Bloomberg, PBS NewsHour
Judge permanently blocks Trump voting order on citizenship proof
What's new: The ruling also bars the order's mail-ballot deadline and says election rules rest with states and Congress.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +6
DOJ threatens lawsuit over California handgun sales ban set for July 1
What's next: California has until 5 p.m. Tuesday to enter talks or face a federal court challenge over AB 1127.
Fox News, The Hill
Chemours to pay $450 million in US settlement over PFAS pollution
Why it matters: The deal funds cleanup, drinking water and emission controls in West Virginia, North Carolina and New Jersey.
Trump orders DOJ review as gasoline prices lag oil’s sharp drop
Why it matters: Oil slid after a US-Iran interim peace deal eased Strait of Hormuz traffic, but pump prices have not fallen at the same pace.
Bloomberg, BBC News (US & Canada) +4
Former IRS, DOJ officials challenge Trump tax-audit immunity deal
What's new: An amicus brief argues the settlement could shield Trump, his family and affiliates from IRS scrutiny and other claims indefinitely.
Bloomberg, ABC News
DOJ probes Brooklyn coffee shop after anti-Israel post targeting Goldman
What's new: Federal civil rights lawyers are examining whether refusing service over religion or national origin broke public-accommodations law.
The New York Times, The Straits Times +1
DOJ probes Brooklyn coffee shop over post targeting Rep. Dan Goldman
Why it matters: Federal civil rights law bars restaurants and shops from denying service based on religion or national origin.
The Straits Times, Fox News +1
2 more suspects charged in alleged White House UFC attack plot
What's new: The latest arrests bring the federal case to seven defendants after investigators said they disrupted the plan before the June 14 event.
The Straits Times, NPR
US judge blocks DOJ subpoenas targeting Minnesota immigration stance
Why it matters: The ruling undercut a Trump-era effort to force state and local officials to aid federal deportation operations.
Judge clears release of Biden ghostwriter records, then pauses order
What's next: The three-week stay gives the D.C. Circuit time to weigh Biden's appeal over redacted files sought by Heritage.
DOJ refuses sworn filing on blocked $1.8 billion Trump fund
Why it matters: The standoff keeps a lawsuit alive over a plan critics said could steer taxpayer money to Trump allies and Jan. 6 defendants.
Judge lets DOJ release redacted Biden ghostwriter talks
Why it matters: The ruling could expose material tied to scrutiny of Biden's handling of records after a request from the Heritage Foundation.
Supreme Court limits federal gun ban for marijuana users
What's new: The 9-0 ruling leaves other firearm limits intact, including bans for addicts, intoxicated people and those deemed dangerous.
PBS NewsHour, ABC News
Newsom alleges DOJ probes him, wife and former aides in California
What's new: Newsom's office believes grand jury subpoenas sought bank records, while a source said one inquiry involves Jennifer Siebel Newsom's taxes.
BBC News (World), The Straits Times +2
DOJ moves to block Evanston's $25,000 reparations housing grants
What's new: Federal prosecutors want to join a class-action case, arguing the Illinois program violates equal-protection and housing laws.
Fox News, The Hill
Suspect in D.C. National Guard shooting pleads not guilty
What’s next: Federal prosecutors will start a death penalty review before a Sept. 16 status hearing.
The Hill, Fox News
DOJ moved to dismiss NAACP suit over xAI turbines in Memphis
Why it matters: The filing argues the case could disrupt AI infrastructure tied to U.S. military operations and national security.
The New York Times, CNBC +2
Newsom accused Trump of directing DOJ to investigate him
What's new: The California governor tied the alleged probe to a possible 2028 White House bid and gave no details on its scope.
Bloomberg, The Hill +1
Newsom alleges DOJ probes him, wife and former aides
What's new: Newsom's office said the inquiry appears to involve grand jury subpoenas for bank records and specific transactions.
Newsom alleges Trump used DOJ to target him and his wife
What's new: The accusation points to a fresh clash between California's governor and the Trump administration over federal power.
PBS NewsHour, The Hill
Newsom says federal probes reached him and wife amid Trump feud
What's new: People around the California governor were questioned, and one probe appears to examine his wife's taxes and nonprofit finances.
The Straits Times, PBS NewsHour
Judge extends block on Trump’s $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund
What’s next: The administration has one week to file a sworn pledge that the fund will not be revived.
BBC News (US & Canada), The New York Times +5
DOJ clears Paramount’s $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery
What’s next: Paramount said it plans to close the deal soon, while California and EU antitrust scrutiny remains in play.
DOJ backs $111 billion Paramount Skydance-WBD media merger
What's next: The approval follows an eight-month antitrust review that found the tie-up was unlikely to hurt competition or consumers.
DOJ moves to keep White House UFC event on track after lawsuit
What's new: The filing says more than $60 million has already been spent and about 124,000 people are expected at the White House and Ellipse.
The New York Times, PBS NewsHour +4
FBI raids Ohio voter registration group before key fall races
What's new: Agents seized documents and computer files as investigators examined potential fraud violations.
The New York Times, PBS NewsHour
DOJ sues Virginia over 2 laws limiting masked federal agents
What's next: The laws signed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger are set to take effect in July unless a court blocks them.
The Hill, Fox News
Portland protester gets 30 months for rock attack on ICE officer
What's new: Robert Jacob Hoopes also drew 3 years of supervised release and more than $8,000 in restitution.
ABC News, Fox News
Trump administration appeals ruling blocking $100,000 H-1B fee
What's next: The Justice Department moved to revive a fee a Boston judge ruled was an unauthorized tax that could curb tech hiring.
Bloomberg, PBS NewsHour +1
Minnesota killing suspect to plead guilty after death penalty is dropped
What's next: Vance Boelter is due in federal court Thursday, while parallel state murder charges remain pending and could still bring life in prison.
BBC News (US & Canada), The Straits Times +4
Bill Gates faces House questioning in Jeffrey Epstein probe
What's new: Lawmakers are expected to ask about meetings, emails and philanthropy ties after Justice Department files named Gates.
The New York Times, BBC News (US & Canada) +8
Epstein aide Lesley Groff sits for House Oversight interview
What's next: Bill Gates is due before the panel Wednesday as lawmakers widen their review of the government's handling of Epstein-related cases.
CNBC, PBS NewsHour
Sam Bankman-Fried files pardon request while serving 25-year term
What's new: The Justice Department's pardon office lists the fraud conviction request as pending, even as he appeals the case.
BBC News (US & Canada), Bloomberg +3
Trump taps Todd Blanche for attorney general after DOJ fund uproar
What's next: Blanche faces a tight Senate vote after backlash over a shelved $1.8 billion Justice Department fund.
The New York Times, The Straits Times +2
Trump taps Todd Blanche for AG as Epstein rollout draws scrutiny
Why it matters: Blanche could face bipartisan questions over the Justice Department's handling of Epstein records and a disputed compensation fund.
DOJ drops $1.776 billion fund tied to Trump legal claims
What's new: A court filing said the program was never set up, undercutting a lawsuit seeking to block any transfer of federal money.
Senate passes $70 billion bill for ICE, Border Patrol funding
What's next: The measure goes to the House after a 52-47 vote that left Trump's $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund untouched.
Senate passes $70 billion bill for ICE, Border Patrol
What’s next: The measure goes to the House next week after a 52-47 Senate vote split mostly along party lines.
Justice Department scraps Trump’s $1.8 billion ally payout fund
Why it matters: Republicans threatened to sink an immigration bill, forcing a retreat that exposed limits on Trump’s grip over his party.
George Santos threatened NPR reporter after Kalshi trades story
What's new: Santos denied making the remark by text after the call, while NPR reported federal probes into his prediction-market trading.
NPR, The Hill
US journalist pleads guilty to acting as Chinese agent
What's next: Thomas Weir Pauken II is set for sentencing Sept. 1 and faces up to 10 years in prison.
Justice Department kills Trump's $1.8 billion political fund
Why it matters: Republicans threatened to sink a major immigration bill unless the administration dropped the plan.
The New York Times, Fox News
John Bolton to plead guilty in classified information case
What's next: Bolton is due back in federal court in Maryland on June 26 and could face a $2.25 million fine under the deal.
BBC News (US & Canada), The New York Times +4
Trump moves to make Todd Blanche attorney general
What's next: Blanche faces a Senate confirmation fight after backlash over a scrapped $1.8 billion "weaponization" fund.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +6
DOJ seeks Judge Eleanor Ross recusal in Georgia election records case
The Justice Department asked Judge Eleanor Ross to step aside from a Georgia election records case, citing reports tying her to prior discipline.
CNBC, The Hill
DOJ settlement with Trump raises alarms over IRS audit limits
A Justice Department settlement with Donald Trump bars some IRS action on past filings, drawing criticism from lawmakers and legal experts.
The New York Times, BBC News (US & Canada)
Judge temporarily blocks Trump DOJ’s $1.8 billion fund
A federal judge in Virginia halted the Justice Department’s new $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund pending a June 12 hearing.
BBC News (US & Canada), NPR +2