DOJ Official Allegedly Pressured Prosecutors to Rush SPLC IndictmentMay 4, 2026Law and PolicyA whistleblower account alleges a senior DOJ official pressured Alabama prosecutors to rush the SPLC indictment despite legal concerns, prompting a formal congressional inquiry.
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2.67 Billion Antitrust Settlement Begins Paying ClaimantsMay 4, 2026Law and PolicyThe $2.67 billion Blue Cross Blue Shield antitrust settlement began distributing payments in May 2026, with about 6 million claimants receiving an average of $333 each.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Southern Poverty Law Center on Fraud ChargesMay 4, 2026Law and PolicyA federal grand jury indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on April 21, 2026, on wire fraud and money laundering charges tied to alleged secret payments to extremist informants.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Southern Poverty Law Center on 11 CountsMay 3, 2026Law and PolicyA federal grand jury indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on 11 counts of wire fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering on April 21, 2026, in Alabama.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Antitrust Settlement Begins $2.67 Billion PayoutMay 3, 2026Law and PolicyBlue Cross Blue Shield begins distributing its $2.67 billion antitrust settlement in May 2026, paying eligible policyholders who filed claims by November 2021.