Trump's attorneys

A federal judge has ordered the Justice Department to explain its handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, warning Attorney General Pam Bondi's department that contempt charges could follow if it does not comply. The order stops short of holding anyone in contempt, calling that step 'premature' for now, but puts the DOJ on notice that further delay could trigger legal consequences as pressure to unseal the documents continues to build.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that the Trump administration is eliminating a $1.8 billion fund described as the 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'. The fund had been tied to Justice Department efforts to prevent the politicization of federal law enforcement. The cancellation signals a broader restructuring of Justice Department priorities under the administration, and the move is drawing attention to how the department will handle weaponization concerns going forward.

A federal judge has referred attorneys representing Donald Trump for potential disciplinary action in connection with a lawsuit involving the IRS. The referral suggests the judge believes the lawyers' conduct in the case may have violated professional standards. Details about the specific allegations and which attorneys are affected have not been made fully clear, and any disciplinary proceedings would be handled by the relevant bar authorities.

Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's deputy attorney general, defended the White House's ban on certain media outlets, saying press access is 'a privilege, not a right'. The remarks drew criticism from press freedom advocates who argue the administration is punishing unfavourable coverage by restricting journalists' access to the president.

A lawyer who successfully challenged the Trump administration's ban on MS NOW in court has given a first-ever interview about the case. According to the announcement, the attorney speaks publicly for the first time about the litigation that overturned the restriction on the network. Details of the remarks and the court ruling's terms are not yet available.