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Trump may withdraw and renominate Todd Blanche as U.S. attorney general
President Donald Trump may temporarily withdraw Todd Blanche's nomination as U.S. attorney general and renominate him after senators Cornyn and Tillis leave office.
Prosecutors struggle to turn voter fraud claims into criminal charges
Prosecutors face difficulties turning voter fraud claims involving noncitizens into criminal charges amid legal and evidentiary challenges.
Court-appointed U.S. attorney for Seattle sues over firing by Trump
Roger Rogoff, court-appointed U.S. attorney for Western District of Washington, sues the Trump administration over unlawful firing.
Top IRS lawyer forced out after White House clash over tax audits
The U.S. tax agency’s top attorney was forced from his role in recent days after refusing White House demands to participate in tax audits, according to three people familiar with the matter.
New York Times seeks to block subpoenas to reporters over Air Force One reporting
The New York Times filed a motion to block subpoenas to reporters over Air Force One reporting in Manhattan federal court, citing press freedom concerns.
Blanche says he’s not a ‘yes man’ as he faces criticism over Trump loyalty
Todd Blanche, Trump’s attorney general nominee, defended his role and the controversial weaponization fund during a tense Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
Judge voids Trump’s settlement with IRS, refers lawyers for discipline
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams voided President Trump's settlement with the IRS, citing lack of adversity and referred lawyers for ethics review.
Trump’s go-to attorneys take unusual steps for a sitting president
Trump’s personal lawyers have taken unusual legal steps including suing journalists and settling an IRS lawsuit with a $1.8 billion fund proposal.
Appeals court blocks Trump admin from slashing consumer watchdog staff
A federal appeals court blocked the Trump administration's plans to immediately slash the workforce at the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau by about two-thirds, delivering a setback to the White House's protracted efforts to shrink the consumer watchdog.
Federal judge indefinitely blocks Trump’s $1.8 billion payout fund
A federal judge on Friday indefinitely blocked President Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion payout fund, which is still being challenged in court despite Justice Department officials claiming the effort is dead.
Trump’s $1.8B fund may be dead, but there are still paths to payouts
The Justice Department drops its proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund as lawsuits, Jan. 6 payout questions and tax concerns remain.
Federal judge orders review of Trump’s IRS lawsuit settlement
A federal judge in Florida said she will review the settlement of Trump's $10 billion IRS lawsuit amid allegations of collusion and fraud on the court.
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