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Judge refers Philadelphia’s progressive district attorney to DOJ for prosecution
A federal judge referred Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and one of his top prosecutors to the Justice Department for potential obstruction of justice, perjury and false statements tied to the recent review of a 2009 murder conviction.
10th Circuit judge asks DOJ for info on ‘disturbing’ immigration detention practice
A member of the Denver-based federal appeals court made an unusual request to a U.S. Department of Justice lawyer on Tuesday to investigate the apparent practice of withholding bond hearings for those in immigration custody months after a precedent-setting ruling found the government’s view on mandatory detentions unlawful. In the past year, Colorado’s U.S. District […]
Former bookkeeper for Bristol business pleads guilty to wire fraud and mail fraud: DOJ
A former bookkeeper for a Bristol, Virginia-based business pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal wire fraud and mail fraud charges after prosecutors said she stole
Blanche vows DOJ is ‘not protecting people’ with classified 9/11 documents
Attorney General Todd Blanche on Monday committed to releasing more government records related to Saudi Arabia’s possible connections to 9/11, in response to family members of those who died during the attacks who have fought for more information on the issue. On the 25th anniversary of 9/11 last week, several family members attended a New […]
Consulting's DEI bill hits $63 million as Accenture settles DOJ claim
The DOJ accused Accenture of discriminating on the basis of race and sex in its hiring and promotion practices.
50 days until 2026 Alabama election: Latest on polls, fundraising, political fights and key races
Alabama's statewide races are taking shape around data centers, residency challenges, and voter turnout.
Trump loyalist probing Mar-a-Lago search says DOJ tensions sparked his resignation
“Lanes got crossed,” Joe diGenova told NBC News after his departure from the Justice Department.
Inside Utah Politics: Utah Lt. Governor on elections and DOJ
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Justice Department directs states to hold on to 2024 election records
The Justice Department sent letters to 29 states and the District of Columbia
Justice Department directs states to hold on to 2024 election records
The Justice Department sent letters to 29 states and the District of Columbia
Justice Department directs states to hold on to 2024 election records
The Justice Department sent letters to 29 states and the District of Columbia
Justice Department directs states to hold on to 2024 election records
The Justice Department sent letters to 29 states and the District of Columbia
New wave of healthcare fraud enforcement
In past years, federal and state authorities typically initiated healthcare fraud investigations based on whistleblower complaints and audits. While that still occurs, the model is changing. Federal enforcement agencies are increasingly using sophisticated data analytics, artificial intelligence, and coordinated investigative efforts to identify potential fraud. The Department of Justice (DOJ),…
Colorado congressman asks DOJ to investigate violent student ICE walkout
U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank is asking the Justice Department to investigate violence at last week’s anti-ICE student walkout in Denver, including whether outside organizations helped organize, fund, or influence the demonstration. Crank sent a letter Tuesday requesting the investigation to Harmeet K. Dhillon, assistant attorney general for civil rights at the U.S. Department of Justice. […]
DOJ Official Queried a Dozen Journals on 'Partisan' Views in 2025
The Justice Department fulfilled the public records request for the letters just as their author departed the agency.
Madison council rejects funding tied to police oversight and business recovery after deadly shooting
The Madison Common Council is deciding Tuesday night on two money requests tied to the deadly police shooting on Williamson Street this summer and its aftermath.
Fall arts and entertainment: Phoebe Bridgers, Journey, Doja Cat and more coming to an arena near you
You can also catch Kacey Musgraves, Zac Brown Band, Jonas Brothers, Eric Clapton and more.
2 South Florida men sentenced in $34.8M health care fraud conspiracy, DOJ says
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Kenneth Charles Kessler III, a Miami man, and Michael Andrew Gomez, a Miramar man, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud.
Exclusive | DOJ Staff Were Told to Pause Antitrust Work With Canadian Government
The Justice Department said that an official who sent a “Pause on Canada” email had misunderstood a directive and that it continues to cooperate with the Canadian government amid a trade dispute.
Army National Guard Sergeant Wins $35K Settlement Against Kansas Health Department
The DOJ settled a years-long case with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) to resolve allegations surrounding USERRA claims.
DOJ asks Supreme Court to allow Trump’s USPS action on mail-in ballots to proceed ahead of midterm elections
The appeal came shortly before a federal judge was set to decide whether to issue an injunction blocking requirements dictating how mail-in ballots are sent.
Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit challenging California policy allowing biological males in girls’ sports
A federal judge dismissed the Department of Justice lawsuit against California over transgender athletes competing in girls' sports on procedural grounds.
Judge Rejects DOJ Request to Break Up Google’s Ad Business | What’s News for Sept. 2
Plus, the Trump administration backs OpenAI in a copyright suit and our inside look at an uber rich divorce
Google Avoids Breakup of Ad Tech Business in Antitrust Ruling
Google avoided a breakup of its ad tech business after a federal judge rejected the DOJ’s push to force the company to sell key assets.
Google won't be forced to sell its ad exchange after judge rejects DOJ breakup bid
A federal judge in Virginia declined to order Google to sell AdX, handing the DOJ its second straight loss in efforts to break up the tech giant
Court dismisses Trump administration's sanctuary city lawsuit against Rochester
This is the second time a DOJ lawsuit against Rochester's sanctuary city policies has been thrown out.
WATCH: Massie names 14 Epstein associates to 'shame' DOJ
Speaking from the House floor Monday, Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., pointed to how much time had passed since President Donald Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Allies of disgraced ex-House Dem poised for criminal charges for refusing Congress' probe
Allies of a former House Democrat face DOJ criminal charges after the House unanimously held them in contempt of Congress over defied subpoenas.
907 Sports: A new bell rings in gameday at Colony
On this episode of 907 Sports, Colony and Palmer collide in a cross-town matchup surrounded by gameday traditions old and new. Plus, other news from around the Alaska high school sports world, and a look at second chances in the NFL.
DOJ: Federal jury convicts Jefferson County business owner of COVID relief fraud
Federal authorities say a Jefferson County business owner could spend decades in prison after he was found guilty of committing pandemic relief fraud.Prosecutor
Florida health system settles Medicare Advantage fraud claims for $542M
In a statement, the U.S. Department of Justice confirmed that Villages Health System self-reported the upcoding and fully cooperated with an investigation. The incidents occurred between 2020 and 2024.
Wyoming Governor Objects to ‘Very Odd’ D.O.J. Election Monitoring
Governor Mark Gordon, a Republican, said he was concerned by the behavior of election observers who visited a polling station in Cheyenne.
Trump scores federal court win against House progressive accused of assaulting ICE
A Biden-appointed judge sided with Trump's DOJ, rejecting House Democrat LaMonica McIver's legislative immunity argument for getting her case thrown out.
Without Trump’s name, Kennedy Center may need to be demolished, DOJ says
The Justice Department made the claim in a court filing in the saga over whether the president's name can be added to the cultural institution
Without Trump’s name, Kennedy Center may need to be demolished, DOJ says
The Justice Department made the claim in a court filing in the saga over whether the president's name can be added to the cultural institution
DOJ settles lawsuit with Medicare Advantage homecare company for $2M
Tennessee-based Monogram Health was accused of upcoding claims in violation of the False Claims Act. The company does not admit to wrongdoing.
Las Vegas business owner convicted of $24 million cryptocurrency ponzi scheme
The owner of a Las Vegas-based business was convicted Monday of fraudulently taking $24 million from at least 400 investors.
TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle Justice Department children's privacy case
The DOJ called the $400 million TikTok settlement a major victory for American children and parents, citing strengthened privacy safeguards.
To Probe Mark Walter’s Business, DOJ Sought Egan-Jones’ Records
As billionaire Mark Walter’s insurance companies invested in bonds, they often relied on Egan-Jones, which provided the only known ratings for more than a fifth of those assets, according to industry records.
Politics drove antisemitism probes against Ivy League schools, DOJ whistleblower says
A Trump administration task force on antisemitism pressured universities into punitive settlements despite turning up little to no evidence of systemic abuses, a whistleblower says.
Can the existence of an afterlife be proven? The scientists looking for God
There are doctors, neuroscientists and physicists who believe science can prove life after death, although for most this remains a matter of faith rather than laboratory work
DOJ creates a new pathway to restore gun rights for some convicted of felonies
The move is a victory for Second Amendment advocates
DOJ creates a new pathway to restore gun rights for some convicted of felonies
The move is a victory for Second Amendment advocates
THE WEEK OF AUG 17, 2026
- NOAA pulls support for Arctic Report Card - DOJ finds NSF programs unconstitutional - Admin again calls for higher-ed reforms
‘I Hate Losing’: Walter Rushes Makeover as DOJ Probes His Empire
The CEO of Guggenheim Partners and owner of the LA Dodgers flipped the Lakers within a year and has explored other steps to pay down loans from his insurers.
Blanche on whether DOJ will be independent: ‘I’m not going to pledge that’
The newly sworn-in attorney general rejected the idea of an independent Justice Deportment, lent support to Jeanine Pirro and declared the “anti-weaponization” fund “dead.”
Pepper Pike man pleads in DOJ’s largest health care fraud case
A man from Pepper Pike, Ohio pleaded guilty Friday to laundering approximately $3.4 million in illicit health care fraud proceeds.
DOJ identifies home health, hospice fraud as key healthcare enforcement priority
In a new memo outlining the National Fraud Enforcement Division’s enforcement priorities in a variety of industries, the Department of Justice called out home health and hospice fraud as an area of focus in the healthcare sector.
DOJ Declares 3 Race-Based STEM Programs Unconstitutional
The programs received about $104 million in federal funds this past year.
Blanche pledges to lead DOJ with integrity
He encouraged people who work for the department to set aside their political differences
Blanche pledges to lead DOJ with integrity
He encouraged people who work for the department to set aside their political differences
Lakers Owner Sells to Jared Kushner’s Brother as Trump DOJ Probes His Business Empire
Guggenheim founder Mark Walter sold the Lakers for $12.5 billion, one month after the Wall Street Journal reported the Trump DOJ was probing his business empire.
Trump DOJ formally stakes out bold claim that presidential advisers outside government are protected by privilege
Communications that President Donald Trump has with advisers who don’t even work for his administration can be protected by executive privilege, the Justice Department said in a memo Monday evening that comes amid lawsuits and a possible Democratic takeover of Congress.
THE WEEK OF AUG 10, 2026
- Scientists decry Fauci prosecution threat - National Academies orders probe of peer-review process - DOE secretary referred to DOJ
Oregon DOJ approves Salem Health, Santiam Hospital merger
The Oregon Department of Justice on Aug. 7 approved the merger between Salem Health and Santiam Hospital, paving the way for the systems to combine.
A third clinic settles with DOJ over trans care
Anthony Fauci held in contempt, crackdowns on the organ donor network, and more health news from Morning Rounds
Complete Health to pay $14M to settle Medicare Advantage fraud allegations
The value-based primary care provider submitted false diagnosis codes to the CMS for three years, inflating its reimbursement by millions of dollars, according to the DOJ.
OpenAI to pay $3.2 million to settle DOJ allegations it favored foreign workers over Americans
OpenAI allegedly failed to advertise PERM jobs on its careers website and required paper applications to discourage U.S. workers from applying
‘Your days are numbered’: DOJ, federal agencies target health care fraud, Medicaid schemers in Pennsylvania
Federal agencies and state partners announced criminal charges against 19 people who allegedly defrauded Medicaid with home health schemes.
People With Disabilities Fear Service Cuts as Trump’s DOJ Questions Legal Protections
By Stephanie Armour | KFF Health News Amanda DeSimone-Shabrack relies on a home healthcare aide to help her high-needs autistic 12-year-old son. Virginia’s Medicaid program covers the assistance, enabling her to work as both an education technology specialist and a professor, run errands, and keep ...
Why a former DOJ official says Blanche’s order rescinding Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund would be hard to undo
Scott Jennings Blasts DOJ for Case Against Ex-Olympian: ‘Looks Like a Monkey Having Intimate Relations with a Football’
Politics Unusual: Staten Island Borough President Fossella, Assemblyman Simone
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks with Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella about the city's new pied-à-terre tax, as well as his push for nonpartisan primary elections. Also, a conversation with State Assemblyman Tony Simone about regulations concerning ICE.
DOJ issues declination of charges against eye care group, opting to indict CEO for role in $3.4M fraud scheme
The shift in prosecutorial focus is part of a new enforcement policy to address healthcare fraud. The U.S. Department of Justice alleges the CEO of CampusEye paid kickbacks to doctors for referrals, going on to bill Medicare for unnecessary tests.
Trump defends DOJ weaponization fund and attacks Cornyn, further imperiling Blanche nomination
President Donald Trump said acting Attorney General Todd Blanche “should be immediately approved” as his permanent pick for for the role and defended a controversial $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” that’s at the crux of why the nomination has not yet moved forward.
Tim Cook says heavy Siri users may have to pay extra
Heavy users of Apple Intelligence may need an iCloud+ subscription
Trump says he may temporarily pull Blanche's attorney general nomination
Sens. Tillis and Cornyn want assurances from Blanche about the controversial settlement between the DOJ and Trump, which Blanche has said is dead
Blanche nomination in peril as key GOP senator rails on DOJ over controversial fund
Todd Blanche’s nomination to be President Donald Trump’s attorney general is hanging in the balance with a key GOP senator saying the Justice Department has not done enough to assure him a controversial $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund won’t move forward.
Trump, DOJ ask Supreme Court to toss $83M verdict in E. Jean Carroll case
Trump is arguing he can't be sued for comments he made while he was president
DOJ’s Recent Small Business Administration FCA Settlement Highlights Risks for Contractors
A recent $21.3 million False Claims Act (FCA) settlement with an electrical contractor and its subsidiary highlights the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) focus on U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) set-aside programs and scrutiny of whether companies improperly represent themselves as qualifying small businesses or—importantly for larger businesses—improperly represent their use of qualifying small businesses to secure federal contracts.
Blanche nomination uncertain as key GOP senator says DOJ ‘radio silent’ on demand to spike controversial fund
The fate of Todd Blanche’s nomination to be President Donald Trump’s attorney general is up in the air, with a key GOP senator indicating Tuesday he has not yet received the assurances he needs to vote in support.
Sugar Land commits to life science
Sugar Land is betting on life science, landing two life sciences expansions this year.
In Rush to Track Down Air Force One Leaks, DOJ Reversed Its Own Process
A judge’s remarks on subpoenas to reporters cast attention on two administration officials under consideration for powerful cabinet posts, Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton.
Construction slows down business at downtown Sioux Falls restaurant
Despite a sales drop from nearby construction, Roots of Brasil says it remains open and is looking forward to its annual festival and serving more customers.
Judge dismisses DOJ's Kentucky voter data lawsuit
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against Kentucky election officials, ruling they don’t have to hand over voter data to the DOJ.
Salem Health-Santiam Hospital merger needs public input, Oregon DOJ says
The Oregon Department of Justice is hosting a virtual forum for public input on the proposed merger between Salem Health and Santiam Hospital.
WATCH: Cory Mills blasts DOJ probe as ‘political op' ahead of Florida primary
Cory Mills claims the reported DOJ investigation is a political attack by his opponents weeks before Florida's Republican primary on Aug. 18.
SEE IT: Mills denies alleged DOJ investigation, claims political opponent is behind it
Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., is denying allegations from a source familiar to Fox News that the Justice Department is investigating him, claiming a Florida Republican primary opponent is behind it. (Credit: Nicholas Ballasy for Fox News Digital)
GOP chair of House Judiciary Committee asks Justice Department to consider prosecuting Jack Smith
Republican Rep. Jim Jordan, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, on Wednesday night asked the Justice Department to consider criminally charging special counsel Jack Smith, who previously prosecuted President Donald Trump, according to a letter sent to DOJ obtained by CNN.
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Sony Pictures Entertainment will reopen Hollywood's iconic Cinerama Dome theater in 2028 after a renovation. The venue closed in 2020 because of the pandemic. https://nyti.ms/4gSfAvH
Report: LeBron James had conversation with Philadelphia 76ers owner
Free agent forward LeBron James recently ran into Josh Harris, the owner of the Philadelphia 76ers.
'Complete 180': How the DOJ has redefined its civil rights mission and targeted California
California has been the target of more civil rights actions than any other state. The civil rights division is led by California-native Harmeet Dhillon.
Say More: I’m heartbroken my in-laws have chosen guns over grandkid visits
Not taking the kids to visit their grandparents until they get a gun safe is the right call, but it doesn’t make it any less painful for the letter writer.
DOJ case seeing N.Y. voters personal information dismissed
The League of Women Voters of New York State was among the organizations who sought to intervene in the DOJ’s lawsuit.
Portland councilors release draft term sheet as business coalition presses for public Moda Center funding
The draft term sheet kicks off a new round of negotiations with Trail Blazers owners over funding for arena improvements.
Blanche says in Senate confirmation hearing he's 'restoring trust' in DOJ
Blanche is moving Wednesday to address complaints from Democrats that he has politically weaponized the law enforcement institution
The Quintessential Trump-era Politician
In 2020, I wrote an article about collaboration and collaborators. The title was History Will Judge the Complicit, and it started with the story of two famous East Germans, Markus Wolf and Wolfgang Leonhard, who both landed in East Berlin just after the end of the war. Although they came from very similar backgrounds, the former stuck with the regime, eventually becoming its spy boss; the latter, horrified by the brutal reality of Soviet-style communism, escaped. By way of juxtaposition, I also wrote about Lyndsey Graham and Mitt Romney. These two men also made very different decisions when confronted by Donald Trump’s assault on the ideals that they had both grown up believing: A glance at their biographies would not have led many to predict what happened next. On paper, Graham would have seemed, in 2016, like the man with deeper ties to the military, to the rule of law, and to an old-fashioned idea of American patriotism and American responsibility in the world. Romney, by contrast, with his shifts between the center and the right, with his multiple careers in business and politics, would have seemed less deeply attached to those same old-fashioned patriotic ideals. Most of us register soldiers as loyal patriots, and management consultants as self-interested. We assume people from small towns in South Carolina are more likely to resist political pressure than people who have lived in many places. Intuitively, we think that loyalty to a particular place implies loyalty to a set of values. But in this case the clichés were wrong. It was Graham who made excuses for Trump’s abuse of power. It was Graham—a JAG Corps lawyer—who downplayed the evidence that the president had attempted to manipulate foreign courts and blackmail a foreign leader into launching a phony investigation into a political rival. It was Graham who abandoned his own stated support for bipartisanship and instead pushed for a hyperpartisan Senate Judiciary Committee investigation into former Vice President Joe Biden’s son. It was Graham who played golf with Trump, who made excuses for him on television, who supported the president even as he slowly destroyed the American alliances—with Europeans, with the Kurds—that Graham had defended all his life. By contrast, it was Romney who, in February, became the only Republican senator to break ranks with his colleagues, voting to impeach the president. “Corrupting an election to keep oneself in office,” he said, is “perhaps the most abusive and destructive violation of one’s oath of office that I can imagine.” In the wake of Graham’s unexpected death on Saturday, I wrote about him again. He was, in many ways, the quintessential politician of Trump’s Washington, a man who shifted 180 degrees. Graham had been a fervent American patriot, proud reserve officer and military lawyer; he became one of the most important defenders of a president who believes soldiers are “suckers and losers” and shows no respect for law of any kind. As his politics changed, his language grew coarser and his behavior grew worse: He urged Israel to “level the place” in Gaza, and insulted the Danish prime minister in Munich, prompting a colleague, Senator Elissa Slotkin, to issue an apology. Here’s an excerpt from the article, which you can read in The Atlantic (gift link here) Like his close friend John McCain, Graham believed that America should stand at the center of a broad democratic alliance. The few times I met him were in that context, at the Munich Security Conference or at other European-American gatherings, which he once attended with great regularity. He also took seriously the practice of American democracy at home. In a 2014 conversation with The Atlantic, he described himself as a pragmatic politician who eschewed populist slogans. “I know Washington is broken, but what’s broken about it is everybody yelling and nobody trying to fix it,” he said. “I’m trying.” When Donald Trump first appeared in U.S. politics, Graham recognized him immediately for what he was: the spokesman for an alien ideology, one radically different from the idealistic patriotism that Graham had practiced and preached since childhood. Trump privately mocked the military that Graham loved as nothing but “suckers and losers.” He put falsehoods, cynicism, and personal greed at the center of his politics, while expressing disdain for transparency, accountability, and democracy itself. In 2015, Graham described Trump as a “race-baiting, xenophobic, religious bigot” who should “go to hell.” Also as a “nutjob.” When Trump won, Graham understood, as did so many others, that he would have to make some important choices. For a while, he went silent. In the spring of 2016, I saw him at one of those conferences in Europe. He seemed too depressed to speak. But then, like many other Republicans—and, more important, like many other people who have lived under political occupation or experienced radical regime change—he made the decision to abandon his previous ideals, to bury the patriotism that was once so important to him, and to become, instead, a loud, opportunistic collaborator. As I wrote in 2020, it’s very hard to look in to anyone’s heart and to understand their motivations from the outside. But it does seem that Graham had a deep need to be relevant, to be in the game, to be a player, at any cost. And that, rather than any particular achievement, is what he will be remembered for. Continuing to monitor conflicts of interest, ostentatious emoluments, outright corruption and policy changes that will facilitate outright corruption. (Read my original article, Kleptocracy Inc and check out the SNF Agora Institute chart) June 27 Trump diverted funds from more than 900 projects nationwide—including safety upgrades at national parks—to finance beautification projects around Washington, including $700,000 used to fix a White House walkway. June 28 After a years-long Department of Justice investigation into Abbott Laboratories over its management of a baby formula facility where potentially deadly bacteria turned up enough evidence to criminally charge the firm, top department officials instead opted for a financial penalty—illustrating the department’s move away from strict corporate enforcement under the Trump administration. June 29 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stacked the Defense Policy Board—which is charged with providing independent national security recommendations to the Office of the Secretary of Defense—with Trump allies, including tech billionaire Marc Andreessen, who has invested in defense contractors like OpenAI and SpaceX, after purging the panel last year. Trump purchased between $1 million and $5 million worth of stock in Axon—which makes about 90% of US tasers—two weeks before ICE solicited bids for a $220 million taser contract. The White House unveiled limited-edition US passports for America’s 250th birthday, featuring a portrait of Trump overlaid on the Declaration of Independence. June 30 Trump made around $1.2 billion from his various crypto companies last year, including more than $500 million from World Liberty Financial and $600 million from sales of his meme coin. Trump is considering issuing 250 pardons to commemorate America’s 250th birthday. These are expected to be largely doled out through the Office of the Pardon Attorney’s informal network of intermediaries. White-collar defense attorneys say they can typically win pardons for clients for $2 million. Last year, Trump administration officials awarded a no-bid contract worth up to $500 million to Clark Construction for the White House ballroom—negotiations in which the president was directly involved. July 1 The Amazon MGM Studios documentary about Melania Trump earned the First Lady more than $10 million. Trump made hundreds of individual stock purchases worth as much as $12.8 million the day before his announcement pausing “Liberation Day” tariffs for 90 days sent the S&P 500 soaring nearly 10%—one of the largest single-day gains ever. Mar-a-Lago and Trump National Doral saw record surges in revenue during Trump’s first year in office, earning $77.5 million and $121.9 million respectively, compared to average annual revenues of $25 million and $75 million during Trump’s first term. Entities across the Persian Gulf paid more than $300 million to Trump’s businesses last year, including $263 million from the sale of half his stake in World Liberty Financial to a firm backed by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a top UAE royal and brother of the country’s president. Kash Patel failed to properly disclose his stock purchase of a Department of Justice contractor, MicroStrategy, worth up to $250,000 last year, despite laws requiring disclosure within 45 days of the trade. July 2 Trump has been directing administration officials to steer more government contracts—so far worth more than $2.4 billion—to Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin aerospace firm, after Amazon gave $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund, donated to the White House ballroom project, and reached a $40 million deal to license a Melania Trump documentary. Alongside the billions he made from cryptocurrency last year, Trump earned millions of dollars from real estate licensing fees, including $21 million from organizations in the UAE and $9.2 million in Saudi Arabia, along with smaller sums from merchandise sales, including $4.7 million from Trump Watches and $35,920 from 45 Guitar, a guitar brand endorsed by the president. House Democrats accused consultants tied to the Trump administration of financial fraud, alleging they gave prospective donors to America250—the bipartisan committee created by Congress to celebrate the nation’s semiquincentennial—the banking and routing numbers for Freedom 250, the White House’s fund for events like the UFC cage fight. Democrats also allege that Freedom 250’s CEO traveled to the World Economic Forum in Davos to solicit donations from foreign government officials and business leaders. The Trump administration’s proposed rollback of gun regulations would lift the prohibition on mailing handguns to individuals, a significant win for GrabAGun—the direct-to-consumer firearm retailer on whose board Donald Trump Jr. sits and in which he holds a 1.1% ownership stake. GrabAGun currently must rely on a middleman to transfer firearms to customers. Trump’s financial disclosure revealed that he made more than 21,000 securities trades during his first year back in office, growing his investment account to at least $858 million across stakes in around 1,600 companies, compared to the 13 total trades Joe Biden made during his entire presidency. July 4 Nearly 1 million people who bought the president’s meme coin—Trump Coin—collectively lost $3.8 billion on the token, while he walked away with $636 million. July 6 Shares of Dell closed up 4.4% after Trump recommended people buy the firm’s computers during a speech announcing the launch of Trump investment accounts for children, boosting the more than $1 million worth of shares the president owns in the company. July 9 Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh named crypto investor and Trump ally Marc Andreessen to a task force aimed at modernizing the Federal Reserve, including rethinking its approach to inflation—a key factor keeping interest rates elevated. Palm Beach International Airport has officially changed its name to Trump International Airport—a move that will require Florida to pay royalties to the president’s family for licensing his name. I was there a few months ago, during a trip to Barcelona. The sculptures were a revelation, I’d never seen so many together before. Each one has its own personality. Enjoy the good weather, if you are lucky enough to have it. History Will Judge the Complicit The Quintessential Politician Autocracy Inc Open Letters, from Anne Applebaum is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
Politics Unplugged (Full Episode) July 12, 2026
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes talks about the DOJ threats to prosecute election workers for allowing non-citizens to vote – even though there are no documented cases of that happening, going back decades. Plus, we talk with Katherine Haley, a Republican candidate for Treasurer. Then, consultants Dawn Penich and Wes Gullett talk about the impact of Turning Point USA, as a Republican lawmaker accuses a leader of the group of racism.
Politics Unplugged (Full Episode) July 12, 2026
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes talks about the DOJ threats to prosecute election workers for allowing non-citizens to vote – even though there are no documented cases of that happening, going back decades. Plus, we talk with Katherine Haley, a Republican candidate for Treasurer. Then, consultants Dawn Penich and Wes Gullett talk about the impact of Turning Point USA, as a Republican lawmaker accuses a leader of the group of racism.
New York boys club has a time-tested recipe to protect members’ mental health
At a time when attention is deservedly being turned to the mental health crisis in boys, the Boys' Club of New York is a shelter from the storm for many of its members.
Greek firefighters battle fire at business site, at least two injured
Greek firefighters on Thursday were battling a fire which broke out at a business premises some 15 km (9 miles) northwest of Athens, seriously wounding at least two people, the fire brigade said.
Founder/CEO and Clinical President of Digital Health Company Sentenced
The founder and former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ruthia He of Done Global Inc., a California-based digital mental health company, was sentenced today to six years in prison and a $1 million fine for orchestrating a scheme that used her company’s technology platform, compensation structure, and clinical protocols to unlawfully distribute over 37 million pills of Adderall,
Newsom blames Trump for DOJ probe, but reports say investigation predates his administration
Reports suggest the federal probe into Gavin Newsom's orbit began during the Biden administration, complicating his claims of a Trump-directed attack.
Cruz pushes bill to hold tax-exempt sponsors accountable as DOJ probes Singham network
Ted Cruz pushes the SPONSOR Act to strip tax-exempt status from nonprofits funding political violence as the DOJ launches a grand jury probe.
COVID Loans Were Meant For Businesses. DOJ Says $170K Went To His Personal Account
A North Carolina man has pleaded guilty after federal prosecutors said he obtained more than $170,000 from COVID-era business loan programs using false applications. Phillip ... Read More
Gallego spokesperson says Trump is ‘targeting’ the Democratic senator with DOJ investigation
A spokesperson for Sen. Ruben Gallego said Monday that President Donald Trump is “targeting” the Arizona Democrat with a Justice Department investigation into his campaign finances.
How 'masculinism' is reshaping American politics
Can the new faultline in American political tribalism be broken down along the masculine question? Republican attacks against Texas Democratic Candidate for Senate James Talarcio falsely claim he's vegan as a challenge to his masculinity. While others in the GOP say they want to repeal the Woman's right to vote. What is he overarching strategy here. Why testosterone matters in today's politics.