Justice Department

Jul 15, 2026

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.

Jul 13, 2026

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.

Jul 10, 2026

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.

Jun 22, 2026

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.

Jun 12, 2026

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.

Jun 3, 2026

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.

Jun 1, 2026

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.

May 29, 2026

Judge temporarily blocks Trump’s $1.8B ‘weaponization’ fund

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from setting up a nearly $1.8B fund to compensate victims of what Trump has called government “weaponization."

May 28, 2026

Ex-federal judges ask court to reopen Trump’s IRS lawsuit, probe payout fund

A group of retired federal judges is asking a Florida federal court to reopen Trump's IRS lawsuit and investigate the $1.8B Justice Department payout fund.

May 28, 2026

DOJ launches criminal probe into E. Jean Carroll, source says

The DOJ has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll for alleged perjury in civil lawsuits against Donald Trump, led by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago.

May 27, 2026

Biden sues Justice Department to block release of audio recordings

Former president Joe Biden sued the DOJ, seeking to block the Trump administration from releasing the recordings and transcripts of his private interviews with a ghost writer who was helping to write his memoir.

May 26, 2026

Federal judge dismisses Kilmar Abrego indictment, finding DOJ abused power

U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw dismissed the indictment against Kilmar Abrego, finding the DOJ abused prosecutorial power in retaliation for his lawsuit that challenged his deportation.