Senate Republicans defeated a Democratic amendment to permanently bar President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” settlement fund. The vote came during debate over a $70 billion immigration-enforcement funding bill.
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House Republicans asked the Justice Department to investigate allegations by Jeffrey Epstein’s former assistant Sarah Kellen against Philip Levine and Frédéric Fekkai. Both men, through statements or spokespeople, denied wrongdoing or disputed the allegations.
A federal judge dismissed human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, ruling the prosecution was vindictive following his successful challenge to wrongful deportation.
Former FBI Director James Comey faces new federal charges over an Instagram post interpreted as a threat against former President Trump. The indictment marks the second prosecution of Comey by the Trump-era Justice Department.
A federal judge blocks Nexstar Media Group's $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna, citing antitrust concerns raised by state attorneys general and DirecTV. The merger, which would create a media giant owning 265 TV stations, is paused pending resolution of a lawsuit alleging harm to competition and local journalism.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear for a scheduled deposition on April 14 regarding the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, citing her departure from office. The House Oversight Committee insists the subpoena remains valid and threatens contempt charges if she refuses to testify.
Nine people, including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30, face federal charges after allegedly kidnapping and robbing rapper Gucci Mane at a Dallas recording studio in January. The group reportedly forced Mane to sign contract release papers at gunpoint before robbing others in the studio.