The Justice Department's inspector general is auditing the agency's compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandated the release of records related to Jeffrey Epstein. The probe will examine how the department identified, redacted, and released documents amid criticism over handling and removal of files.
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Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress moments before a House Ethics Committee vote on sanctions related to allegations she stole FEMA funds and misused them for her campaign. Her resignation ends the committee's jurisdiction and avoids a likely expulsion vote.
The Southern Poverty Law Center is under federal investigation for its use of paid informants to infiltrate violent extremist groups. The probe, led by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Alabama, comes amid strained relations with the FBI and accusations from Trump administration allies.
A federal judge halts above-ground construction of President Trump's White House ballroom, allowing only underground bunker work to continue amid a legal battle over national security and historic preservation.
Prosecutors from Jeanine Pirro's office attempted an unannounced visit to the Federal Reserve's renovation site but were denied access amid a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell. The probe and visit have complicated the confirmation of President Trump's nominee to succeed Powell.
The Justice Department has filed motions to vacate convictions of 12 Proud Boys and Oath Keepers members related to the January 6 Capitol attack, aiming to erase some of the last remaining charges after President Trump's mass pardons. The move has drawn both praise from defendants' lawyers and criticism from former prosecutors.
First Lady Melania Trump denies any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and calls on Congress to hold a public hearing for survivors to testify under oath. She warns against circulating false images and statements about her connection to Epstein.
The Justice Department is investigating the NFL's game licensing practices amid concerns over high subscription costs and anticompetitive tactics. The probe follows a Senate inquiry into whether the league's streaming packages violate antitrust laws.