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Judge Rules Trump’s Firing of Federal Watchdog Was Illegal, Setting Up Supreme Court Fight
A federal judge ruled Saturday that former President Donald Trump’s attempt to remove a federal workforce watchdog was unlawful, setting the stage for a Supreme Court battle over presidential control of executive agencies.
House Democrats Launch Probe Into DOJ’s Dropped Corruption Case Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
Two high-ranking Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee are opening an inquiry into the Justice Department’s decision to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a fellow Democrat facing mounting political challenges.
Mexico Extradites DEA Agent’s Killer Rafael Caro Quintero to U.S.
Mexican authorities have extradited drug boss Rafael Caro Quintero to the United States, where he is wanted for the 1985 killing of U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena.
AG Bondi Accuses FBI of Withholding Epstein Documents, Orders Full Release
Attorney General Pam Bondi has accused federal investigators of withholding thousands of pages of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and has ordered the FBI to turn over all records by Friday morning.
Wall Street Journal: FBI’s Kash Patel Rattled Off So Many Changes Employees Couldn’t Tell If he Was Serious About Them All
By Allan Lengel These are dizzying times at the FBI. The Wall Street Journal reports that FBI officials from regional field offices listened on a video call this week to Director Kash Patel rattle off so many changes that they couldn’t tell if he was serious about all of them. According to the Journal, Patel…
Adams Seeks Dismissal of Corruption Case Without Option for Reindictment
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is pushing for the dismissal of the federal corruption case against him in a way that would prevent prosecutors from refiling charges in the future, putting him at odds with the Justice Department’s approach.
Justice Department Set to Release Epstein Flight Logs and Names
The U.S. Justice Department is preparing to release flight logs and other documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier accused of sex trafficking, Attorney General Pam Bondi said Wednesday.