Supreme Court Vacates Bannon Contempt Conviction, Remands for DismissalJune 12, 2026Law and PolicyThe Supreme Court vacated Steve Bannon's contempt of Congress conviction on April 6, 2026, remanding to the district court for dismissal after the Trump DOJ moved to drop the case.
Bankman-Fried Files Formal Pardon Petition With DOJ Clemency OfficeJune 9, 2026Law and PolicySam Bankman-Fried formally petitioned the DOJ's Office of the Pardon Attorney for a presidential pardon on June 8, 2026, while his Second Circuit appeal remains pending.
LA County DA Reviews Sexual Battery Allegations Against Sean CombsJune 9, 2026Law and PolicyThe LA County DA is reviewing sexual battery allegations against Sean Combs brought by publicist Jonathan Hay, adding potential state charges to his federal conviction.
Bankman-Fried Files Formal Pardon Application; White House DeclinesJune 8, 2026Law and PolicySam Bankman-Fried filed a formal pardon application with the DOJ on June 8, 2026. The White House reiterated it will not grant the request.
Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang Charged as Covert Agent of ChinaMay 23, 2026Law and PolicyArcadia Mayor Eileen Wang was charged May 11, 2026, with acting as a covert PRC agent and agreed to plead guilty, resigning from office the same day.
DOJ Weighs Third Federal Indictment Against Former FBI Director ComeyMay 14, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ is weighing a third federal indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, following two prior prosecutions in Trump's second term that raise First Amendment questions.
DOJ Official Allegedly Pressured Alabama Prosecutors to Rush SPLC IndictmentMay 4, 2026Law and PolicyHouse Democrats cite whistleblower reports alleging a senior DOJ official ordered Alabama prosecutors to rush an SPLC indictment despite case-viability concerns.
Hennepin County Files Misdemeanor Assault Charge in Anti-ICE Protest CaseMay 3, 2026Law and PolicyHennepin County charged Christopher Ostroushko with misdemeanor assault over an April 11 anti-ICE protest attack, while federal prosecutors separately indicted the Ostroushko family.