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Trump Ousts US Attorney Erik Siebert Amid Pressure to Charge NY AG Letitia James

Trump Ousts US Attorney Erik Siebert Amid Pressure to Charge NY AG Letitia James

Trump Ousts US Attorney Erik Siebert Amid Pressure to Charge NY AG Letitia James U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert for the Eastern District of Virginia has been forced out of his position, reportedly amid intense pressure from Trump administration officials to pursue a criminal case against New York Attorney General Letitia James, despite investigators failing to find clear evidence of wrongdoing. Siebert informed his staff of his resignation on Friday, September 19th, though President Trump publicly claimed he “fired him!” and…

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U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert Ousted for Resisting Trump’s Push to Charge NY AG Letitia James

U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert Ousted for Resisting Trump’s Push to Charge NY AG Letitia James

U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert Ousted for Resisting Trump’s Push to Charge NY AG Letitia James President Donald Trump is expected to fire U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert for the Eastern District of Virginia today, sources familiar with the matter confirm. The dismissal comes after Siebert’s office reportedly found no clear evidence of mortgage fraud against New York Attorney General Letitia James, despite pressure from Trump administration officials to bring criminal charges. ABC News first reported earlier this week that federal prosecutors…

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Maurene Comey Sues Trump Administration Over Alleged Unlawful Firing

Maurene Comey Sues Trump Administration Over Alleged Unlawful Firing

Maurene Comey Sues Trump Administration Over Alleged Unlawful Firing Former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey has initiated legal action against the Trump administration, alleging her firing on July 16, 2025, was unlawful and unconstitutional. The daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, Maurene Comey claims she was dismissed “without cause, without advance notice, and without an opportunity to contest it” despite an exemplary nearly decade-long career. The lawsuit, filed this Monday, asserts that the administration provided “no legitimate explanation” for her…

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Sinaloa Cartel Co-Founder ‘El Mayo’ Zambada Garcia Pleads Guilty to Racketeering

Sinaloa Cartel Co-Founder ‘El Mayo’ Zambada Garcia Pleads Guilty to Racketeering

Sinaloa Cartel Co-Founder ‘El Mayo’ Zambada Garcia Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada Garcia, 75, a long-time co-founder and principal leader of the infamous Sinaloa Cartel, has pleaded guilty to charges including engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise and racketeering. This significant development marks a major blow to one of the world’s most violent and powerful drug trafficking organizations. Zambada Garcia, whose reign ended with his arrest in July 2024, admitted his role in orchestrating the importation of…

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Washington State Rejects DOJ Ultimatum on Sanctuary Policies

Washington State Rejects DOJ Ultimatum on Sanctuary Policies

Washington State Rejects DOJ Ultimatum on Sanctuary Policies Washington state officials have emphatically rejected a recent demand from the federal government to dismantle its “sanctuary jurisdiction” policies, which restrict local law enforcement cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The defiance comes in response to a stern letter issued last week by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. Attorney General Bondi’s letter, dated August 13, explicitly stated, “You are hereby notified that your jurisdiction has been identified as one that engages…

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Former DOJ Employee Charged with Felony Assault After Viral DC Sandwich Incident

Former DOJ Employee Charged with Felony Assault After Viral DC Sandwich Incident

Former DOJ Employee Charged with Felony Assault After Viral DC Sandwich Incident A former Department of Justice employee, Sean Charles Dunn, 37, has been charged with felony assault on a federal officer following a viral incident in Washington D.C. where he allegedly threw a sandwich at a US Customs and Border Protection officer. The US Attorney General, Pam Bondi, confirmed Dunn’s termination from his role as an international affairs specialist in the DOJ’s criminal division, stating, “If you touch any…

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House Oversight Committee Subpoenas DOJ for Epstein Files, Maxwell Deposition Set

House Oversight Committee Subpoenas DOJ for Epstein Files, Maxwell Deposition Set

House Oversight Committee Subpoenas DOJ for Epstein Files, Maxwell Deposition Set In a significant development this week, a House Oversight subcommittee has voted to subpoena the Department of Justice for the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. The motion, which passed 8-2, saw three Republican lawmakers break ranks to join Democrats in approving the subpoena. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer is expected to sign off on the subpoena, a crucial step for its official issuance. The move comes…

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DOJ Ignites Controversy, Fires New Jersey US Attorney Amid Judicial Standoff Over Trump Appointee Alina Habba

DOJ Ignites Controversy, Fires New Jersey US Attorney Amid Judicial Standoff Over Trump Appointee Alina Habba

DOJ Ignites Controversy, Fires New Jersey US Attorney Amid Judicial Standoff Over Trump Appointee Alina Habba In a rapid and contentious move, the Department of Justice (DOJ) today fired the newly appointed US Attorney for New Jersey, Desiree Leigh Grace, just hours after federal judges in the state declined to extend the interim appointment of Alina Habba, a key ally of former President Donald Trump. The swift dismissal, announced by Attorney General Pam Bondi, follows the district court’s decision to…

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‘Fear is the Tool of a Tyrant’: Maurene Comey Slams Firing Amidst High-Profile Case Fallout

‘Fear is the Tool of a Tyrant’: Maurene Comey Slams Firing Amidst High-Profile Case Fallout

‘Fear is the Tool of a Tyrant’: Maurene Comey Slams Firing Amidst High-Profile Case Fallout Maurene Comey, the prominent federal prosecutor and daughter of former FBI director James Comey, has issued a scathing message to colleagues following her abrupt termination, declaring that “fear is the tool of a tyrant” and urging them not to let her unexplained firing suppress independent thought. Comey, a veteran lawyer in the Southern District of New York (SDNY) known for her work on high-profile cases…

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Attorney General Pam Bondi Fires Top DOJ Ethics Adviser, Sparks Retaliation Concerns

Attorney General Pam Bondi Fires Top DOJ Ethics Adviser, Sparks Retaliation Concerns

Attorney General Pam Bondi Fires Top DOJ Ethics Adviser, Sparks Retaliation Concerns U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has dismissed the Justice Department’s leading ethics adviser, Joseph Tirrell, on Friday, marking the latest in a series of controversial terminations. This action fuels growing concerns about potential retribution against career civil servants within the agency by the Trump administration and its allies. Joseph Tirrell, who has headed the Justice Department’s ethics office since 2023, publicly revealed his firing in a LinkedIn post….

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University of Virginia President James Ryan Resigns Amid DOJ Pressure Over DEI

University of Virginia President James Ryan Resigns Amid DOJ Pressure Over DEI

University of Virginia President James Ryan Resigns Amid DOJ Pressure Over DEI The President of the University of Virginia, James Ryan, has resigned his position, effective immediately, following intense pressure from the United States Department of Justice. The move comes amid heightened scrutiny of the university’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices by the Trump administration, now in its second term. In an email circulated to the university community on Friday, Ryan confirmed his departure, stating his resignation was aimed…

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