Todd Blanche

Trump administration appeals block on USPS mail-in voting

25 clusters · 598 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: USPS whistleblower warns of flawed mail ballot systems

Following the Supreme Court’s August 24, 2026, ruling to lift a lower-court injunction, the Trump administration has been permitted to proceed with parts of the “Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal

DOJ settlements and CMS restrictions on youth gender care

6 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Mount Sinai Health System to halt transgender medical care for minors

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has expanded its efforts to restrict pediatric gender-affirming care through a series of settlements with major medical institutions. Following agreements with Connecticut Children’s

US DOJ expands lawsuits against non-citizen tuition benefits

8 clusters · 55 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: U.S. Department of Justice sues states over undocumented student tuition

Following its denaturalization efforts, the Justice Department has expanded its legal challenges against state-level benefits for non-citizens. On August 10, the DOJ filed lawsuits against New York, Connecticut, and Verm

Security crackdowns and political shifts under de la Espri

26 clusters · 634 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Colombia judge orders President De la Espriella to remove photos of corpses

Since his inauguration on 7 August 2026, President Abelardo de la Espriella has implemented a nationalist security and migration agenda, dismantling the previous ‘paz total’ model in favor of direct law enforcement. The

DOJ leadership and independence under Attorney General Todd_

80 clusters · 436 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Attorney General Todd Blanche delivers law-and-order speech at RNC convention

Following his August 10 swearing-in, Attorney General Todd Blanche has focused on stabilizing a Department of Justice (DOJ) workforce facing mass resignations and accusations of political targeting. In a speech to DOJ em

DEA advances cannabis rescheduling to Schedule III

22 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: U.S. Appeals Court denies request to block marijuana rescheduling

The DEA’s administrative process to reschedule cannabis continues following the conclusion of evidentiary hearings held between June 29 and July 15. On August 17, 2026, the DEA formally requested that an administrative j

Legal challenges to US Anti-Weaponization Fund

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Xinbi Guarantee sanctioned by U.S. as authorities seize $52M in crypto

A federal magistrate judge has ordered the Department of Justice to disclose the identities of the officials who designed the $1.8 billion ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’. The fund was established following a settlement betwee

DHS voter fraud investigation surge

7 clusters · 46 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: U.S. Department of Justice charges five in election fraud cases

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched a coordinated criminal voter fraud surge initiative, conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). Directed by Secretary Markwayne Mullin, the operation is sc

Arrest of Benjamin Azariah Southworth

3 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Benjamin Azariah Southworth arrested for alleged threats against Donald Trump

Benjamin Azariah Southworth, a 40-year-old podcaster and LGBTQ+ activist from the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles, was arrested following a federal grand jury indictment for threats made against Donald Trump. Prose

Fauci Contempt Proceedings and Expanded FBI Investigation

18 clusters · 611 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: FBI expands investigation into COVID-19 origins and Anthony Fauci

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has voted along party lines to recommend holding former NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. The resolution follows a July 29, 2026, he

Federal fraud charges against former SPLC official and SPLC

6 clusters · 50 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Southern Poverty Law Center faces federal fraud and money laundering indictment

Heidi Beirich, former chief financial officer and director of intelligence for the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), has been arrested and indicted on federal charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspira

Kratom regulation and safety in the United States

4 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Kratom regulation debates intensify in Pennsylvania and New York

Kratom occupies a complex regulatory position in the United States. While the FDA has not scheduled the botanical product, it has stated that no kratom-containing products are legally marketed as prescription drugs, over

Security and account access issues on X

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: X platform targeted by massive password-reset spam attack

Security incidents involving user accounts on the social media platform X have emerged, involving both individual phishing attacks and large-scale automated attempts. One instance involved a ‘Vote Link Phishing Scam’ whe

U.S. crackdown on birth tourism faces judicial block

65 clusters · 1123 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: US Federal Judge blocks Trump executive orders restricting birthright citizenship

Following the June 30, 2026, Supreme Court decision upholding birthright citizenship, President Trump signed executive orders between August 6 and 8, 2026, to curb “birth-tourism.” These orders target children of foreign

US government funding and shutdown risk

5 clusters · 157 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Donald Trump signs bill to avert U.S. government shutdown

On August 31, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a Senate-negotiated continuing resolution (CR) with a 370-48 vote to extend federal funding through December 11, 2026. The measure aims to avert a government shutdow

DEA fentanyl controversy deepens with DOJ and House probes

12 clusters · 130 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: House Republicans investigate DEA tactic allowing fentanyl shipments to go unseized

New Mexico officials have intensified legal and political action after whistleblowers alleged that DEA agents allowed more than one million counterfeit fentanyl pills to circulate in the state between 2023 and 2025 while

US DOJ implements firearm rights restoration program

4 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Department of Justice restores federal firearm rights

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has finalized a new regulation establishing a pathway for certain individuals to apply for the restoration of federal firearm rights. Launched by Attorney General Todd Blanche under t

DOJ investigation into FBI surveillance of Catholic clergy

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: DOJ report alleges minimal FBI action after Richmond Catholic memo

A Department of Justice Weaponization Working Group report has detailed FBI surveillance of Catholic priests and clergy linked to a 2023 Richmond memo. The memo had characterized “radical traditional Catholics” as potent

Trump administration domestic and Iran policy tensions

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Donald Trump uses controversial measures to divert attention from inflation and Iran

The Trump administration is navigating a period of domestic and foreign policy tension ahead of the November midterm elections. On the international stage, the administration has faced a strategic stalemate with Iran, ch

Colombia 2026 election, inauguration & security

382 clusters · 1158 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Gustavo Petro alleges electoral manipulation involving Fernando Cerimedo

Following his inauguration on August 7, President Abelardo de la Espriella has begun restructuring the Colombian government. He established a cabinet of 18 ministers adhering to gender parity laws, appointing nine men an

James Comey seashell threat case

8 clusters · 67 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Department of Justice faces scrutiny over political prosecutions

In late July 2026, former FBI director James Comey filed a federal motion to dismiss a two-count indictment accusing him of threatening President Donald Trump with an Instagram post of seashells spelling ‘86 47.’ Comey’s

Nancy Guthrie abduction investigation

70 clusters · 377 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Nancy Guthrie disappearance investigation continues in Arizona

Nancy Guthrie, 84, was abducted from her Tucson, Arizona, home on February 1, 2026. The investigation, involving the FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Office, has been marked by high-profile media attention due to her daught

US hemp and marijuana regulatory shifts

7 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: U.S. reclassifies medical marijuana to Schedule III as Texas enforces delta-8 THC ban

In July 2026, the USDA lowered the plant-level THC limit for hemp to 0.3% and added a per-container cap of 0.4 mg, moving the crop toward Schedule III. This shift aims to reunite hemp with marijuana under a single schedu

SPLC federal criminal case and funding restrictions

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Southern Poverty Law Center faces funding restrictions following DOJ indictment

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is facing a federal criminal indictment in Alabama involving allegations of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit concealment money laundering, and making false statements to a bank. A s

Disappearance of Angelica Brophy in San Diego

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Tucson desert remains found not linked to Nancy Guthrie case

Authorities in San Diego County announced that human remains discovered near Palomar Mountain State Park are not believed to be connected to the disappearance of Angelica Brophy. Brophy, a 44-year-old emergency room nurs

Legal proceedings against Heidi Beirich and SPLC

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Heidi Beirich arrested over alleged SPLC fund misuse

The U.S. Department of Justice has arrested Heidi Beirich, the former director of the Southern Poverty Law Center’s (SPLC) Intelligence Project. Beirich faces charges including wire fraud conspiracy, conspiracy to commit

Scrutiny of Donald Trump’s health and administration staff

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Donald Trump draws scrutiny over comments regarding White House female staff

Public and media scrutiny regarding President Donald Trump has focused on his health, his rhetoric, and the role of his personal aides. Initial reports highlighted concerns from biographers regarding Trump’s advancing a

Blanche AG nomination stalled amid anti-weaponization fund d

8 clusters · 318 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Attorney General Todd Blanche cancels anti-weaponization fund

In late July 2026, Texas Senator John Cornyn warned he would block the Senate Judiciary Committee’s recommendation of Todd Blanche for U.S. Attorney General unless the settlement tied to former President Donald Trump’s I

Scrutiny of Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Jocelyn Benson faces scrutiny over Michigan election management and gubernatorial eligibility

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is facing multiple layers of scrutiny regarding her professional associations and her eligibility for office. Initially, Michigan House Republicans released records alleging Ben

US DOJ Jeffrey Epstein document disclosure disputes

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Judge pressures DOJ over release of Jeffrey Epstein records

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has faced scrutiny regarding its management of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. Initial reports indicated that a release of hundreds of thousands of files contained sens