Federal Government

‘Really blew it big time’ among the criticisms of federal government’s Comey prosecution

Lindsey Halligan, the interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, is an insurance attorney with no experience prosecuting federal criminal cases. Earlier this week, a federal magistrate eviscerated Halligan’s behavior from September, when she convinced a grand jury convened in Alexandria to indict former FBI Director James Comey on criminal charges. Former federal prosecutors agree that a series of mistakes were made that may have tainted the case beyond repair.

Nov 20, 2025 2:22 PM CST

How to define ‘rebellion’? ‘Black’s Law Dictionary’ enters fray in challenges to federal National Guard deployments

The definition of “rebellion” crafted by Black’s Law Dictionary editor Bryan A. Garner could play a role in challenges to the federalization and deployment of National Guard troops in several U.S. cities.

Nov 19, 2025 9:07 AM CST

Federal judge blasts potential ‘government misconduct’ in Comey case

A federal judge on Monday offered a blistering assessment of the Justice Department’s case against former FBI Director James B. Comey, detailing what he described as a “disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps” and possible misconduct that could imperil the prosecution.

Nov 17, 2025 4:00 PM CST

Supreme Court to consider case that could limit asylum rights for migrants

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to review the question of when a migrant actually arrives in the United States, in a case that could determine whether migrants intercepted before crossing U.S. borders can apply for asylum.

Nov 17, 2025 1:47 PM CST

Bondi says Justice will examine Democrats’ ties to Epstein as Trump asks

Attorney General Pam Bondi indicated Friday that she has appointed a federal prosecutor to examine the relationships between deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and several prominent Democrats, including former President Bill Clinton, who were identified by President Donald Trump in a social media post earlier in the day.

Nov 14, 2025 1:41 PM CST

Michael Flynn, DOJ in settlement talks over $50M claim

The Justice Department has been discussing settlements with two former officials from Donald Trump’s first term who—like the president—claim they’re owed major payouts from the U.S. government as victims of politically motivated actions.

Nov 14, 2025 10:11 AM CST

DOJ closed meat probe just before Trump’s investigation demand

The U.S. Justice Department closed a yearslong antitrust probe into the meatpacking industry during the COVID-19 pandemic just weeks before President Donald Trump demanded a fresh investigation, according to people familiar with the matter.

Nov 14, 2025 10:01 AM CST

High-stakes hearing as Comey and James seek to disqualify prosecutor

A federal judge appeared skeptical Thursday that Lindsey Halligan had been lawfully appointed as the top federal prosecutor in Eastern Virginia but seemed less certain about whether disqualifying her should end the prosecutions of former FBI Director James B. Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Nov 13, 2025 1:47 PM CST

Citing ‘assault on the rule of law,’ federal judge appointed by Reagan resigns so he can speak out

A federal judge appointed in 1985 by then-President Ronald Reagan has resigned from the bench, citing a Trump administration “assault on the rule of law” that compels him to speak out.

Nov 10, 2025 3:12 PM CST

Justice Department struggles as thousands exit—and few are replaced

The Justice Department has lost thousands of experienced attorneys since the start of the Trump administration and has backfilled a fraction of the open jobs, with the process snarled by a lack of qualified candidates, bureaucratic delays and hiring freezes, according to people familiar with hirings in the department.

Nov 10, 2025 10:06 AM CST

Trump pardons Giuliani, other allies who sought to overturn 2020 election

President Donald Trump has pardoned Rudy Giuliani and a host of other prominent allies involved in his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, a Justice Department official said late Sunday, furthering Trump’s efforts to rewrite the history of his losing campaign five years ago.

Nov 10, 2025 9:47 AM CST

Supreme Court allows Trump to end policy of self-identifying gender on passports

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to end for now a policy under which people can self-identify their gender on passports, the latest in a string of decisions by the high court rolling back gay and transgender rights.

Nov 7, 2025 9:17 AM CST

Jury finds DC ‘Sandwich Guy’ not guilty of assaulting officer

A jury on Thursday acquitted a D.C. man who was charged with assault after throwing a sandwich at a federal agent during President Donald Trump’s crime crackdown in the capital.

Nov 6, 2025 2:12 PM CST

About 40 court-appointed defense lawyers in 1 state refuse new cases; shutdown also affects local DC courts

The government shutdown affecting court-appointed lawyers in federal cases is now being felt in Washington, D.C., where money is running out for private attorneys representing indigent defendants in local courts.

Nov 6, 2025 9:39 AM CST

Judge scolds Comey prosecutors for ‘indict first and investigate second’ approach

A federal judge on Wednesday scolded the prosecutors pursuing charges against former FBI director James B. Comey for what he described as their “indict first and investigate second” approach to the case, saying it has placed an unfair burden on Comey’s defense.

Nov 5, 2025 2:59 PM CST