The U.S. Justice Department and Michael Flynn have reached a financial settlement in Flynn’s lawsuit alleging wrongful prosecution, though the settlement terms were not disclosed. Flynn, who was charged in 2017 with making false statements to the FBI and later pardoned by President Trump, claimed the government targeted him politically due to his association with Trump’s 2016 campaign. Following the settlement, Flynn condemned what he called a "brazen attempt to weaponize federal law enforcement" and praised current Justice Department leaders for their accountability efforts.
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Minnesota has sued the Trump administration’s DOJ and DHS for obstructing investigations into three shootings involving federal officers during Operation Metro Surge, alleging withheld evidence and blocked access to critical information. The lawsuit claims violations of the Administrative Procedure Act and the 10th Amendment, with state officials denied access to key evidence and identities of involved federal agents. Separately, the DOJ has requested classified records related to former CIA Director John Brennan amid a grand jury investigation into his role in the 2016 Russia interference assessment, drawing criticism from Brennan’s legal team and political allies.
Robert Frazer, a veteran prosecutor with over 20 years in the New Jersey U.S. attorney’s office, has been appointed interim U.S. attorney, ending nearly a year of legal disputes and leadership turmoil following controversial interim appointments by former President Trump. The prolonged conflict involved court rulings that invalidated previous appointments and criticized the DOJ’s handling, which disrupted ongoing prosecutions and eroded trust in the office. Frazer’s appointment, supported by both political parties, aims to restore stability and refocus the office on its core mission of combating crime and protecting citizens’ rights.
The U.S. Department of Justice, under the Trump administration, filed a federal lawsuit against Harvard University alleging that the institution failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students from harassment following the October 7, 2023, Hamas terror attack, violating federal civil rights law. The lawsuit accuses Harvard of deliberate indifference to a hostile environment and seeks to recover billions in federal funding, amid ongoing disputes including previous funding freezes and legal battles over alleged antisemitism and ideological bias. Despite stalled negotiations and increased settlement demands by President Trump, Harvard has yet to publicly respond to the latest legal action.
The U.S. Department of Justice seized four internet domains linked to Iranian government-backed hacking groups involved in cyberattacks, data theft, and intimidation of dissidents, including threats against individuals in the U.S. These groups, such as Handala and Homeland Justice, have targeted entities like a U.S. medical technology company and foreign governments, using custom malware and psychological warfare tactics. The seizures come amid heightened regional tensions following recent U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran, with U.S. officials vowing to continue countering Iranian cyber threats to national security.
Federal prosecutors in Miami have subpoenaed former FBI Director James Comey as part of a broad Justice Department investigation into alleged misconduct by Obama-era intelligence officials during the 2016 presidential election and subsequent Trump-related probes. The investigation, led by U.S. Attorney Jason A. Reding Quiñones, has issued over 130 subpoenas to former intelligence and law enforcement officials, expanding its scope from 2016 to the present amid claims of a coordinated effort to undermine Trump. While Trump allies describe the probe as uncovering a "grand conspiracy," legal experts highlight challenges due to the statute of limitations, and Comey has previously faced legal scrutiny related to his 2016 actions.
House Democrats walked out of a closed-door briefing with Attorney General Pam Bondi, criticizing the session as a “fake hearing” due to Bondi’s refusal to commit to complying with a subpoena and the lack of transparency. Republicans defended the briefing and accused Democrats of staging a political protest, while tensions flared between members during the session. The dispute highlights ongoing bipartisan concerns over the Justice Department’s handling and release of sensitive Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, with Bondi defending the department’s efforts amid controversy.
A federal judge dismissed grand jury subpoenas targeting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, ruling they were intended to pressure him rather than investigate legitimate criminal conduct. The investigation, led by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, focused on Powell’s testimony about a costly Federal Reserve renovation project but was criticized as politically motivated, especially given President Trump’s public attacks on Powell for resisting interest rate cuts. The ruling blocks the subpoenas, prompting plans for an appeal from the Justice Department, while some lawmakers welcomed the decision as a check on a weak investigation.