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Ex-FirstEnergy executives reindicted in Ohio in $60 million corruption scheme

Ex-FirstEnergy executives reindicted in Ohio in $60 million corruption scheme

Two fired FirstEnergy Corp. executives whose initial prosecutions in the state’s long-running $60 million bribery scandal ended in mistrial earlier this year have been reindicted
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Trump cuts off funds to Hawaii Medicaid fraud unit over lack of cases

Trump cuts off funds to Hawaii Medicaid fraud unit over lack of cases

By Jody Godoy June 4 (Reuters) - Hawaii's attorney general stands to lose around $3 million in federal funding to fight Medicaid fraud after failing to consistently bring criminal cases,  the Trump administration said on Thursday, in an escalation of Vice President JD Vance's campaign against
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Senate rejects first Dem effort to bar Trump from creating $1.8B settlement fund

Senate rejects first Dem effort to bar Trump from creating $1.8B settlement fund

Senate Republicans have cleared a first hurdle as they try to pass legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies
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Mother of Pregnant Teen Killed in Crash Supports Deportation of Suspect

Mother of Pregnant Teen Killed in Crash Supports Deportation of Suspect

The mother of Ashlee Holmes, a pregnant teenager killed in a high-speed car crash, has expressed support for the deportation of Tarsem Singh, the man charged in connection with her daughter's death. Ashlee Holmes, 17, was ejected from a vehicle during a crash in Ohio, resulting in fatal injuries to both her and her unborn child. Singh, an Indian national and the father of the unborn child, faces multiple felony charges, including involuntary manslaughter and aggravated vehicular homicide. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lodged a detainer against Singh, who entered the U.S. illegally in 2017. The case has drawn attention to issues of immigration and public safety.
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Trump says he's nominating Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general

Trump says he's nominating Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general

President Donald Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, tapping his former personal attorney who has aggressively pursued the Republican president’s agenda while leading the Justice Department in an acting role
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Trump indicates acting Attorney General Blanche will become permanent

Trump indicates acting Attorney General Blanche will become permanent

WASHINGTON, June 3 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he believed he would make acting Attorney General Todd Blanche permanent as the top U.S. law enforcement officer. "He's a very talented guy.
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Senate rejects first effort to bar Trump from creating $1.8B settlement fund

Senate rejects first effort to bar Trump from creating $1.8B settlement fund

Senate Republicans have cleared a first hurdle as they try to pass legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies
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DOJ's Attempt to Obtain User Data from Daily Kos Ends in Withdrawal

DOJ's Attempt to Obtain User Data from Daily Kos Ends in Withdrawal

The Department of Justice (DOJ) attempted to obtain user data from Daily Kos, a political blog, through a subpoena issued by the FBI. The request, which began on May 5, 2025, demanded that Daily Kos preserve records related to a specific user account. The DOJ's actions were initially kept under wraps due to a gag order. The subpoena required Daily Kos to turn over all user accounts and IP data for the targeted account, without providing a clear explanation for the request. Daily Kos resisted the subpoena, citing the need to protect user privacy and the lack of justification for the data request. The legal battle was supported by community donations, which helped fund the defense. Ultimately, the DOJ withdrew its request on July 16, 2025, after Daily Kos refused to comply without a fight.
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Federal Prosecutors Seek Eight-Year Sentence for SCOTUSblog Co-Founder Tom Goldstein

Federal Prosecutors Seek Eight-Year Sentence for SCOTUSblog Co-Founder Tom Goldstein

Federal prosecutors have requested a judge to sentence Tom Goldstein, co-founder of SCOTUSblog, to 97 months in prison for tax and mortgage fraud. Goldstein is accused of hiding nearly $5 million, leading to a proposed restitution of $3.1 million, which includes interest. The government argues that Goldstein's actions were 'coldly calculated' and 'brazen,' warranting a sentence at the upper end of the guidelines range. This request follows a detailed filing by prosecutors, emphasizing the severity of Goldstein's conduct and the need for a significant penalty.
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Columbus Police Investigate Possible Self-Defense Shooting Resulting in Man's Death

Columbus Police Investigate Possible Self-Defense Shooting Resulting in Man's Death

Columbus police have identified Zharrick Marquel Niece, 31, as the victim of a shooting that occurred on May 30 on the city's Northeast Side. Officers responded to a call at the 2700 block of Wedge Street at 1:35 p.m., where they found Niece with a gunshot wound in the front room of a home. He was transported to a local hospital and pronounced dead at 2:11 p.m. The incident is being investigated as a possible self-defense case. All persons of interest have been detained or interviewed, and the investigation will be forwarded to the Franklin County Prosecutor's Office for presentation to a grand jury.
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New Mexico Truth Commission Issues Subpoenas in Epstein Zorro Ranch Investigation

New Mexico Truth Commission Issues Subpoenas in Epstein Zorro Ranch Investigation

A New Mexico legislative panel, known as the Truth Commission, has announced the issuance of over a dozen subpoenas as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's activities at his Zorro Ranch. The bipartisan commission aims to gather evidence from federal agencies, banks, and law enforcement to uncover the full extent of Epstein's crimes. Survivors of abuse at the ranch are calling for transparency and accountability. The commission, led by Democratic Rep. Andrea Romero, plans to collect evidence from entities such as the US Justice Department, FBI, and Epstein's estate. The investigation follows a physical search of the ranch conducted by state authorities in March. The commission's efforts are part of a broader push to understand the scope of Epstein's criminal network and to hold any co-conspirators accountable.
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New Mexico Epstein commission makes first subpoenas

New Mexico Epstein commission makes first subpoenas

By Andrew Hay SANTA FE, N.M., May 26 (Reuters) - New Mexico legislators probing Jeffrey Epstein on Monday said they have issued their first subpoenas, calling for evidence on the late sex offender from 14 entities including federal law enforcement agencies, the state governor's office and a Santa Fe