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Trump Administration Sought NYT Journalists' Phone Records to Unmask Sources

Trump Administration Sought NYT Journalists' Phone Records to Unmask Sources

The Trump administration pursued phone records of New York Times journalists and their relatives in an effort to identify confidential sources related to articles about President Trump's Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet. This aggressive move, revealed in a motion unsealed Monday, is part of a broader effort by the administration to crack down on media leaks. The subpoenas for phone records were issued alongside grand jury subpoenas compelling journalists to testify about their sources. The New York Times has challenged these actions, arguing they violate First Amendment protections and represent an abuse of the grand jury process.
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He was fired by the White House right after being sworn in. Now a top federal prosecutor is suing

He was fired by the White House right after being sworn in. Now a top federal prosecutor is suing

The top federal prosecutor in Seattle who was fired last week less than an hour after being sworn in is suing the government over his termination
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US appeals court overturns order releasing pro-Palestinian advocate Mahdawi

US appeals court overturns order releasing pro-Palestinian advocate Mahdawi

By Luc Cohen NEW YORK, July 21 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday overturned a 2025 ruling that ordered the Trump administration to release pro-Palestinian advocate Mohsen Mahdawi from immigration detention, finding that the lower court lacked jurisdiction to hear the case.
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US appeals court raises prospect of re-arrest of pro-Palestinian advocate Mahdawi

US appeals court raises prospect of re-arrest of pro-Palestinian advocate Mahdawi

By Luc Cohen NEW YORK, July 21 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court ruled on Tuesday that a lower court lacked the jurisdiction to order the Trump administration to release pro-Palestinian advocate Mohsen Mahdawi from immigration detention, in a decision that could pave the way for his eventual re-
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Trump administration opens investigation into Harvard's financial aid for international students

Trump administration opens investigation into Harvard's financial aid for international students

The Justice Department is investigating whether Harvard University is allowing Chinese donors to create scholarships that exclude American students
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Trump Administration Investigates Harvard's Financial Aid for Potential Discrimination

Trump Administration Investigates Harvard's Financial Aid for Potential Discrimination

The Trump administration has initiated an investigation into Harvard University's financial aid practices, specifically focusing on scholarships funded by Chinese donors. The Justice Department is examining whether these scholarships, which are reportedly limited to students from certain countries, may discriminate against U.S. students. The investigation is part of a broader effort by the administration to scrutinize foreign funding in American educational institutions, citing national security concerns. Harvard has received significant foreign funding, including $630 million from Chinese sources over several decades. The university maintains that it complies with legal obligations and does not unlawfully discriminate in its financial aid allocations.
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Justice Department Subpoenas Big Law Firms Over Trump Administration Deals

Justice Department Subpoenas Big Law Firms Over Trump Administration Deals

The Justice Department has issued subpoenas to several major law firms, including Kirkland & Ellis, Latham & Watkins, and Simpson Thacher, regarding deals made with the Trump administration. These subpoenas seek communications between the firms and Boris Epshteyn, President Trump's personal lawyer, who played a role in brokering these deals. The inquiries have reignited criticism of the law firms' dealmaking, particularly their failure to account for counterparty risk. The subpoenas are part of a broader investigation into the legal settlements that allowed these firms to evade certain executive orders from the Trump administration.
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Trump Administration Probes Harvard's Financial Aid for International Students Over Discrimination Concerns

Trump Administration Probes Harvard's Financial Aid for International Students Over Discrimination Concerns

The Justice Department has launched an investigation into Harvard University's financial aid practices, focusing on whether the university is allowing Chinese donors to create scholarships that exclude American students. This compliance review, initiated by the federal government, is part of a series of inquiries by the Trump administration into Harvard's operations. The investigation centers on Harvard's acceptance of foreign funding, particularly from Chinese sources, which has amounted to $630 million over several decades. The Justice Department is concerned that these funds may be used to provide financial aid to foreign students based on their national origin, potentially discriminating against U.S. students. Harvard has stated that it complies with legal obligations and does not unlawfully discriminate in its financial aid allocations.
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Jon Stewart Criticizes Trump for Tainting Spain’s World Cup Victory With His ‘Overinflated Ego’

Jon Stewart Criticizes Trump for Tainting Spain’s World Cup Victory With His ‘Overinflated Ego’

The Daily Show host also took aim at the president's administration not being "as competent as we've been led to believe"
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Justice Department Seeks Disqualification of Susman Godfrey in ABA Case Over Executive Orders

Justice Department Seeks Disqualification of Susman Godfrey in ABA Case Over Executive Orders

The Justice Department has moved to disqualify the law firm Susman Godfrey from representing the American Bar Association (ABA) in a lawsuit challenging executive orders from the Trump administration. These orders allegedly targeted certain law firms by stripping them of security clearances and government contracts. The DOJ argues that Susman Godfrey, having been subpoenaed for its communications with the administration, is now a fact witness and cannot serve as both advocate and witness in the case. The ABA's lawsuit claims these orders had a chilling effect on the legal profession, discouraging firms from taking on pro bono immigration work. The DOJ's motion to disqualify is based on Rule 3.7 of the D.C. Rules of Professional Conduct, which prohibits a lawyer from serving as both advocate and witness in the same matter.
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Justice Department activates untested court for "alien terrorist" deportations

Justice Department activates untested court for "alien terrorist" deportations

The Justice Department has filed a first-ever petition to a secretive and dormant court created 30 years ago to weigh government requests to deport so-called “alien terrorists” from the United States