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DOJ charges three with smuggling migrant kids to US: 'This was a business'

A federal investigation into the smuggling and exploitation of migrant children has led to charges against three Guatemalan nationals accused of running a "wide-ranging conspiracy" to bring children into the country using fraudulent sponsorship applications.

The Times of India

Trump’s DOJ ‘quietly assuring allies’ to expect slush fund payouts

Justice Department insists the fund is ‘not moving forward’ but officials are reportedly telling allies another story

The Independent UK

Some Question for Todd Blanche's Upcoming Confirmation Hearing

It's hard to think of a better illustration of the dramatic changes that our President has wrought in the world… The post Some Question for Todd Blanche's Upcoming Confirmation Hearing appeared first on Reason.com.

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Trump’s Todd Blanche nomination might force Republicans to do the unthinkable: Tell him no

ANALYSIS: Even after Trump betrayed many Republicans, and his Pam Bondi replacement choice infuriated still more with the ‘weaponization fund’ push, the president’s attorney general pick could still sail through the Senate, Eric Garcia writes. Here’s why

The Independent UK

'Don't Play Possum With Me!': Judge Issues Explosive Warning to Trump's DOJ Over 'Dead' $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund

A federal judge warned the DOJ against reviving Trump's controversial settlement fund, despite claims it is defunct. Legal challenges and political tensions continue to surround the initiative.

International Business Times UK

A DOJ Brief Preposterously Insists That Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' Was Politically Neutral

The president himself has repeatedly contradicted that claim.

Reason

Former Trump official Miles Taylor says the president’s agenda may soon push Republican senators too far. Then he predicted what’s coming next

GOP unease grows.

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The slush fund is gone – but Trump’s IRS agreement is a new level of self-dealing

The president’s immunity from continuing audits made fewer headlines than the ‘anti-weaponization fund’, but it’s no less egregious

The Guardian - US

Trump DOJ axed probe into GOP coal baron

DOJ put pressure on a probe into potential criminal violations of Justice's vast coal empire

Salon

‘Anti-weaponization’ fund challengers question its demise

Challengers to the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” asked a judge on Tuesday to let them seek evidence the Justice Department truly is abandoning the program. The filing came in response to arguments the Trump administration made in filings last week that the lawsuit is unnecessary because the fund…

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Trump Lashes Out at Thom Tillis, Labeling the Retiring Senator ‘A Loser’ After a Direct Challenge to His Top Pick for Attorney General

Tillis has demanded that Blanche condemn the January 6 Capitol rioters or risk losing his vote.

The Mary Sue

Trump administration to revoke citizenship of 17 people, including an Indian-origin businessman

The US Department of Justice is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 naturalized Americans, including an Indian-origin businessman accused of H-1B visa fraud. Neeraj Sharma allegedly filed fraudulent visa petitions and provided false testimony during his naturalization interview. This action underscores the government's zero-tolerance policy for those who abuse…

The Economic Times

Trump's Pick for Attorney General: Former Personal Lawyer Todd Blanche Heads to Senate Confirmation

President Trump has nominated Todd Blanche as attorney general, sparking debate over his past ties to Trump and potential conflicts. Senate hearings are expected to be contentious

International Business Times UK

Trump nominates Todd Blanche as US Attorney General

US President Donald Trump has officially nominated acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to hold the role on a permanent basis.

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The Economic Times

Trump formally nominates Blanche to be attorney general

President Donald Trump has nominated Todd Blanche, his former lawyer, for the top law enforcement position. This nomination will test Republican senators' loyalty to Trump. Blanche, currently acting attorney general, faced criticism over a scrapped fund. Senator Chuck Grassley praised Blanche's dedication to law and order. The Senate's confirmation will…

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: watchdog group sues to block president’s ‘deeply corrupt’ birthday party

Group seeks emergency injunction to halt UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House before a single punch is thrown – key US politics stories from Monday 8 June

The Guardian - US

‘I love you, sir’: Todd Blanche, devoted Trump enforcer, tapped to do his bidding full time

Attorney general pick joined Trump’s legal team in 2023 – there seems little doubt he would be prepared to carry out the president’s wishes

The Guardian - US

Trump nominates his ex-lawyer Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general

Acting in the role since April, Blanche faces Senate confirmation after controversial DoJ moves

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Blanche heads into attorney general confirmation clash

President Donald Trump on Monday sent to the Senate the nomination of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to fill the role permanently, teeing up what could be a bruising confirmation process for a Trump ally who has drawn bipartisan criticism for recent Justice Department moves. The president’s former defense attorney…

The Times of India

Trump administration launches largest-ever push to revoke citizenship of 17 people accused of fraud, including one Indian

The Trump administration is set to announce a major escalation in its immigration crackdown, moving to revoke the citizenship of 17 naturalised US citizens accused of immigration fraud and serious crimes, including sexual offences and financial misconduct.

The Mary Sue

‘So emotionally unintelligent’: Trump Aims at CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, but Her Response is Taking the Internet by Storm

I’m still from Alabama

Latin Times

DOJ Moves to Revoke U.S. Citizenship of 17 Naturalized Citizens Over Alleged Fraud, Concealed Crimes

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched legal proceedings to revoke the citizenship of 17 naturalized Americans accused of obtaining citizenship unlawfully by concealing criminal conduct, using false identities, or providing false information during the immigration and naturalization process.

Reason

Stop Calling it an Immunity! There's No Immunity!

It's all a figment of Todd Blanche's imagination.

The Economic Times

Epstein accusers face relentless harassment; threats and intimidation escalate after identities exposed in Justice Department files

Victims of Jeffrey Epstein face severe threats and harassment. Their identities were exposed in government files, leading to online abuse and real-world intimidation. Many now live in fear, taking extreme measures for protection. This ongoing ordeal deepens the trauma inflicted by Epstein's crimes. The government acknowledges errors in file redaction…

Axios

Trump to nominate Todd Blanche as attorney general

Trump is elevating Blanche days after his most public setback.

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