D.C. Circuit Panel Presses DOJ on Law Firm Executive OrdersMay 18, 2026Legal NewsThe D.C. Circuit grilled DOJ lawyers May 14 over executive orders targeting Perkins Coie, Jenner & Block, WilmerHale, and Susman Godfrey, signaling skepticism of the government's position.
DOJ Settles Trump IRS Suit, Creates $1.776 Billion Anti-Weaponization FundMay 18, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ settled Trump's $10 billion IRS tax return lawsuit with a formal apology and a new $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund, drawing immediate legal scrutiny.
America First Legal’s FARA Suit Against DOJ Dismissed for Lack of StandingMay 17, 2026Law and PolicyA federal judge dismissed America First Legal Foundation's suit to compel Hunter Biden's FARA registration, ruling the group lacked standing to bring the claim.
DOJ Settles Berenson First Amendment Suit Over Twitter SuppressionMay 17, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ settled Alex Berenson's First Amendment lawsuit alleging the Biden administration pressured Twitter to suppress his speech, with no financial terms disclosed.
Federal Grand Jury Expands Drug Charges Against CJNG Leader ‘JardineroMay 17, 2026Law and PolicyA federal grand jury expanded drug and money-laundering charges against CJNG leader Audias Flores Silva after his April 2026 capture by Mexican Navy forces.
CJNG Leader “Jardinero” Faces Superseding Indictment Adding Meth and Money Laundering CountsMay 16, 2026Law and PolicyA federal grand jury in Washington added meth trafficking and money laundering charges against CJNG leader Audias Flores Silva, arrested in Mexico on April 27, 2026.
Superseding Indictment Targets CJNG Leader Linked to Cartel SuccessionMay 16, 2026Law and PolicyA federal grand jury expanded charges against CJNG leader Audias Flores Silva, adding meth trafficking and money laundering to a 2020 indictment after his April 2026 arrest.
D.C. Circuit Panel Questions Pentagon Authority to Penalize Kelly Over SpeechMay 15, 2026Legal NewsA D.C. Circuit panel grilled government lawyers May 7 over whether the Pentagon can strip a sitting senator's military retirement pay as punishment for a speech act.
Supreme Court Signals Federal Reserve May Be Immune From Removal RulingMay 14, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court has yet to rule in Trump v. Cook, with justices signaling the Fed's unique structure may shield it from a broad removal-power ruling.
Supreme Court Poised to Decide Presidential Removal Power Over Independent AgenciesMay 14, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court is expected to rule by July in Trump v. Slaughter, a case that could overturn Humphrey's Executor and reshape presidential power over independent agencies.