Chicago aldermen call for U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros to resign, citing concerns over prosecutions – FOX32 (Chicago)

US Attorney Andrew Boutros drops arson case amid new grand jury gaffes by 'Broadview Six' prosecutor

Saying he was interested in upholding the “presumption of regularity” for his office, U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros on Monday moved to drop charges in an arson case after discovering startling grand jury irregularities by the same prosecutor ...

Judge orders Pentagon to lift policy that NYT journalists be accompanied by an escort

A federal judge has ordered the Defense Department to temporarily halt its requirement that New York Times journalists be accompanied by an official escort, in another setback for the Trump administration’s efforts to restrict media access at the Pentagon. U.S. District Judge Paul L. Friedman in Washington said that policy violated the First Amendment and []...Click to read more

LIVE NOW: DOJ Holds Press Conference on Tren de Aragua Takedown

The U.S. Department of Justice holds a press conference on a Tren de Aragua takedown at 11:30 a.m. ET on July 1. Participants include Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, FBI Director Kash Patel, U.S. Attorney Ryan Raybould for the Northern District of Texas, and U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros for the Northern District of Illinois.

Todd Blanche and the remaking of American justice

The attorney-general nominee’s journey from a white-collar New York law firm to the centre of the administration

Bari Weiss’s possible CNN takeover has respected journalists heading for the exits

The possibility of Bari Weiss leading CNN’s newsroom has journalists at the 24-hour news pioneer heading for the exits.

Starmer quits and sets out plan for new U.K. PM by September

Starmer’s departure paves the way for Andy Burnham to attempt to take over as successor.

Top FBI agent in Chicago abruptly leaving post after being pushed to retire, AP sources say

WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the FBI’s Chicago field office is abruptly leaving his position, according to a resignation message he sent to colleagues and multiple people familiar with the situation who said he was told to retire. Douglas DePodesta has served as special agent in charge in Chicago, one of the FBI’s largest [] The post Top FBI agent in Chicago abruptly leaving post after being pushed to retire, AP sources say appeared first on Loonie Politics.

This CNN Host Will Be Looking for the Exit If This Happens

This CNN Host Will Be Looking for the Exit If This Happens

Boardroom Talk: Welcome back Michael Sachs - The man who said no to Zuma — and yes to SA

Boardroom Talk: Welcome back Michael Sachs - The man who said no to Zuma — and yes to SA

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Eight indicted over plan to attack White House UFC fight with drones and snipers

A federal grand jury indicted eight men on Thursday for their roles in planning an attack on the UFC fight at the White House last month. The Department of Justice said the two-count indictment, returned in Ohio, replaces the initial charges filed in criminal complaints spread across various states. The initial seven suspects were arrested []

Scott Fitterer departing Commanders to join Athletes First

One member of Washington's front office is departing the organization.

Live updates: Judge voids DOJ's Minnesota subpoenas; Vance optimistic on Iran talks

A federal judge in Minnesota on Monday set aside Department of Justice (DOJ) grand jury subpoenas aimed at Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) and other officials in the state, citing political retaliation. Vice President Vance is about to depart Switzerland after reporting notable progress in talks with Iranian negotiators in Switzerland. The first day...

Kash Patel called to White House on heels of continued questions over his behavior

The embattled FBI director was set to travel to Chicago in the Bureau's jet to see his girlfriend perform at a music festival when he was called in, sources tell MS NOW. The post Kash Patel called to White House on heels of continued questions over his behavior appeared first on MS NOW.

RFK Jr. 's DOJ WeaponizaTrumpMisconduct Triggers Threat To Over 100 Cases

A veteran federal prosecutor's grand jury misconduct is so pervasive that the Justice Department now expects to review more than 100 cases she handled going back to 2007. A court filing in the Northern District of Illinois names the case that started it all: the collapsed prosecution of the Broadview Six. News reports identify the lead prosecutor as Sheri Mecklenburg, a nearly two-decade veteran of the Justice Department whose conduct before a grand jury unraveled a high-profile case against six Democratic officials and activists arrested for protesting outside a Chicago Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility during the Trump administration's Operation Midway Blitz deportation campaign. Prosecutors made three attempts to indict the protesters on a rare felony conspiracy charge. read more

Bill Gates Confirms 3 Extramarital Affairs; Tells US Congress Jeffrey Epstein Tried To Blackmail Him

A congressional testimony transcript shows Bill Gates acknowledged three past extramarital affairs while answering questions in an investigation linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Gates denied wrongdoing, said he was never blackmailed, rejected STI allegations, and reiterated that maintaining contact with Epstein was a mistake.

Legal war on Trump’s agenda gains firepower as federal lawyers defect to Democrats

Over 10,000 federal attorneys have left government since 2025, with over 100 identified as joining Democratic attorneys general offices fighting Trump.

Anderson Cooper refuses to work under Bari Weiss: report

CNN’s biggest star, Anderson Cooper, has reportedly said that he would not want to work with CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss following what has been described as the most significant restructuring of 60 Minutes to date. The reported decision also comes as David Ellison, the chairman and CEO of Paramount, moves to reshape CBS News...

Inside the ‘Broadview Six’ scandal rocking Chicago’s federal courthouse – Chicago Sun-Times

Federal prosecutors in Chicago are better known for taking on violent street gangs, potential terrorists and corrupt politicians of all stripes. In 20 years, they put two governors in prison, as well as a former U.S. House speaker who served two heartbeats away from the presidency. But the “Broadview Six” scandal is now threatening to do long-term damage to what’s perhaps the most highly regarded law enforcement agency in the city. A federal judge summed it up this way: “Trust has been broken.”

DOJ Must Act Today On Court Order To Unredact Epstein Files

A federal judge has given the Justice Department until July 2 to either release additional unredacted Jeffrey Epstein-related records or explain why the information should remain blacked out.

Sweeping review of grand jury presentations underway in Chicago following misconduct revelations

Justice Department officials are conducting a sweeping review of more than 1,000 grand jury presentations made by Illinois prosecutors following the dismissal of a high-profile case over misconduct.

Was Starmers Abgang für Deutschland bedeutet

Wie erwartet kündigt Keir Starmer seinen Rückzug vom Posten des Labour-Vorsitzenden an und auch als Premierminister. Andy Burnham heißt sein wahrscheinlicher Nachfolger. Mit Global Reporter Anne McElvoy spricht Gordon Repinski über Burnham und es geht um die Frage, wie sich der Wechsel auch auf die Europapolitik des Kanzlers auswirken könnte. Heute stellen Friedrich Merz und []

Hakeem Jeffries calls for Hegseth’s resignation over Iran war ‘epic failure’

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries blasted the Trump administration's Iran strategy and called for Pete Hegseth to resign. Jeffries accused President Trump and Republicans of dragging the US into a costly conflict he described as a war of choice. His remarks came after the Senate approved a war powers resolution urging the administration to end military action against Iran. The New York Democrat praised Senate Democrats for backing the measure and called the operation a failure for US interests. "We shouldn't spend another dime of taxpayer dollars on Operation Epic Failure," Jeffries told reporters on Tuesday.

FSG's reluctance to pay £115m sees key figure leave the club

Micheal Edwards has stepped down as CEO of football for Fenway Sports Group with a season remaining on his three year contract.This is his second exit from the club after the 47 year-old parted ways b...

Ex Trump advisor pleads guilty to retaining defense information

Former White House national security advisor John Bolton, who served during President Donald Trump's first term, pleaded guilty on Friday for unauthorized retention of national defense information, reported Xinhua. Bolton appeared before Judge Theodore D. Chuang of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland in Greenbelt, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C. Bolton, who served as U.S. national security advisor from 2018 to 2019, was indicted in October 2025 by a grand jury on eight counts of transmission of national defense information and 10 counts of retention of national defense information. Last year, agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation executed search warrants at Bolton's residence in Maryland and his office in Washington, D.C., seizing numerous documents marked classified, secret and confidential, according to court records. Bolton will face a prison sentence of up to five years and has agreed to pay 2.25 million U.S. dollars, according to a report by NBC News. He is set to be sentenced on Oct. 28.

U.S. takes over from S. Korea as chair of 'FORGE' critical minerals coalition

WASHINGTON, July 11 (Yonhap) -- The United States has assumed the chairmanship o...

DOJ Accidentally Owns Itself With Epstein Files Blunder

Rick Friedman/Corbis via Getty ImagesAn embarrassing social media blunder briefly made it appear as if the Justice Department was admitting to impeding the only active criminal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.The apparent self-own came after journalist and lawyer Aaron Parnas posted on X that “The Trump Administration is impeding the only active criminal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.” DOJ Rapid Response replied with two words: “We are.”Read more at The Daily Beast.

Epstein Inquiry Enters Second Year With Key Questions Still Unresolved

WASHINGTON, July 8: A year after US authorities renewed efforts to increase transparency in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, the case continues to generate more questions than answers, with congressional scrutiny now focused as much on the government’s handling of the records as on the crimes themselves. The latest flashpoint came during a Senate hearing in which Kash Patel faced repeated questioning over the bureau’s handling of Epstein-related files. Patel defended the FBI’s approach but declined to give direct yes-or-no answers to several questions about the release of records and the agency’s internal decisions, prompting criticism from Democratic lawmakers. The exchange

Dozens of amendments hit lawmakers in last days of session

Illinois lawmakers got many amendments at the end of the legislative session. The post Dozens of amendments hit lawmakers in last days of session appeared first on Illinois Policy.

What Andy Burnham becoming PM means for your payslip and house-buying chances

With new PM comes new responsibility All eyes are now turning to Keir Starmer’s potential successor, following his announcement of resignation as prime minister. Andy Burnham, the Makerfield MP who earned a parliamentary seat only a week ago, is now the frontrunner to replace him at No 10. Next week, Burnham is set to make []

Keir Starmer RESIGNS, Streeting Backs Burnham For PM | Novara Live

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