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It wouldn’t be easy to strip Rep. Ilhan Omar of her citizenship, legal experts say
Could the Trump administration strip Rep. Ilhan Omar of her U.S. citizenship? Legal experts say the process faces major hurdles as a federal immigration-fraud investigation intensifies and raises questions about congressional protections, due process and the limits of presidential power.
Exclusive: Judge limited Justice Department access to Rep. Ilhan Omar’s records in sprawling immigration fraud probe
A federal judge restricted the Trump administration’s search of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home, raising new questions about political investigations, congressional protections and an immigration fraud probe as she campaigns for reelection.
Defending reporter ban, Justice Department argues stories on Trump’s ballroom project, Iran war threaten national security
The Justice Department is arguing that President Trump can restrict CNN, MS NOW and Politico’s access to parts of the White House over what it calls national security concerns, setting up a First Amendment fight in federal court.
Conservative presidential power expert set to assist investigation into Trump foes
Conservative legal scholar John Yoo is joining a Justice Department investigation examining allegations of a yearslong conspiracy against President Donald Trump, adding a prominent constitutional law expert to a politically charged probe.
DOJ may be able to release potentially embarrassing Biden audio recordings unless courts step in
Former President Joe Biden is fighting to block the release of recordings made with his ghostwriter, as legal battles over the tapes reignite debate about his memory, privacy rights, and the Justice Department’s handling of the material.
Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues to challenge Trump’s attempt to fire her, setting up a showdown over presidential power
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is suing to keep her job on the board, which helps set interest rates, after President Donald Trump said he was removing her from her role earlier this week.
Georgia appeals court disqualifies Fulton County DA Fani Willis from prosecuting Trump
A Georgia Court of Appeals on Thursday disqualified Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from prosecuting the case against President-elect Donald Trump and his alleged co-conspirators over charges of 2020 election subversion.
Justice Department seeks to revive Trump documents case and defends role of special counsel
Special counsel Jack Smith is arguing to revive his office’s classified documents case against Donald Trump with a vigorous defense of its authority in the first formal filing since Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the criminal case last month.
Steve Bannon begins serving 4-month sentence in federal prison for defying congressional subpoena
Steve Bannon, a former Donald Trump White House strategist, reported to a federal prison in Danbury, Connecticut, on Monday to begin a four-month sentence for defying a congressional subpoena.
Judge recommends ex-Trump election lawyer John Eastman be disbarred
An attorney discipline judge in California has recommended that ex-Trump election lawyer John Eastman be disbarred, according to an opinion released on Wednesday.