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- 1Federal judge warns Trump's AG: release Epstein files or face contemptโNEW: A federal judge just told Trump's AG: release the Epstein files or face CONTEMPT charges. Judge Sullivan's order sa
A federal judge has ordered the Justice Department to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein, warning Attorney General Pam Bondi that contempt charges could follow if the department continues to withhold them. The order describes contempt as 'premature' for now, but signals the court is losing patience with the DOJ's stalling on the disclosures.
- 2Clinic owner stole millions from military health program, DOJ saysโClinic owner stole millions from military health program to buy luxuries like gold-plated Cybertruck, DOJ says
Federal prosecutors say the owner of a medical clinic defrauded a US military health program of millions of dollars, spending the money on luxury purchases including a gold-plated Cybertruck, according to the Justice Department. The case highlights concerns about fraud in health programs serving service members and their families.
- 3DOJ Split Over Apple's 27% App Store Fee FightโDOJ Splits: Apple Keeps Edge in 27% Fee Fight [2026]
Reports say the US Department of Justice is internally divided as its antitrust case against Apple moves toward 2026, with the company holding an edge in the dispute over its roughly 27% App Store commission structure. A split within the DOJ could weaken the government's position and shape how Apple's App Store fees are regulated going forward.
- 4Over 220 Texas Prison Employees Arrested on Contraband ChargesโFeatured story, from Michelle Pitcher: Since 2020, at least 220 TDCJ employees have been arrested on contraband-related
The Texas Observer reports that since 2020, at least 220 Texas Department of Criminal Justice employees have been arrested on contraband-related charges. The alleged offenses include drug possession, bringing prohibited substances into correctional facilities, organized criminal activity, and bribery. The story, by Michelle Pitcher, highlights ongoing problems with contraband smuggling inside Texas prisons and the involvement of prison staff.
- 5DOJ orders Rhode Island's top election official to preserve 2024 voter recordsโDOJ orders R.I. Secretary of State Amore to preserve 2024 election records containing private voter information
The Department of Justice has ordered Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore to preserve 2024 election records that contain private voter information. The directive ensures the materials, which include sensitive personal data of voters, remain intact, likely for an ongoing review or investigation. The order puts Rhode Island's election administration under federal scrutiny.