Capitol Police Officers Sue to Block Trump’s $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization FundMay 28, 2026Legal NewsTwo Jan. 6 officers sued in federal court to block Trump's $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund, the first known challenge to the IRS-settlement-based payout mechanism.
DOJ Charges Raúl Castro With Murder Over 1996 Cuban ShootdownMay 28, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ unsealed a superseding indictment charging former Cuban President Raúl Castro with murder over Cuba's 1996 shootdown of two Brothers to the Rescue planes.
DOJ Indicts Former Cuban President Raúl Castro Over 1996 Plane ShootdownMay 27, 2026Law and PolicyFederal prosecutors unsealed an indictment charging former Cuban President Raúl Castro with murder and conspiracy over the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown that killed four.
Trump Drops $10B IRS Lawsuit; DOJ Establishes $1.776B Anti-Weaponization FundMay 25, 2026Law and PolicyTrump and the Trump Organization dismissed their $10B IRS lawsuit with prejudice as DOJ launched a $1.776B Anti-Weaponization Fund for Biden-era enforcement claims.
Anti-Weaponization Fund Eligibility Confirmed for Hunter Biden, Jan. 6 DefendantsMay 24, 2026Law and PolicyActing AG Todd Blanche confirmed Hunter Biden and Jan. 6 defendants may apply to the $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund, drawing bipartisan scrutiny.
DOJ Unseals Murder Charges Against Raúl Castro in 1996 Shootdown CaseMay 24, 2026Law and PolicyThe Justice Department unsealed murder and conspiracy charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro and five co-defendants for the 1996 shootdown of Brothers to the Rescue aircraft.
DOJ Unseals Murder Indictment Against Former Cuban President Raúl CastroMay 23, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ unsealed a federal murder indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro on May 20, 2026, for the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown that killed four people.
Judge Dismisses Comey Case, Finding Prosecutor Illegally AppointedMay 23, 2026Legal NewsA federal judge dismissed criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling the special prosecutor was unconstitutionally appointed under the Appointments Clause.
US Indicts Former Cuban President Raúl Castro for 1996 Shootdown MurdersMay 22, 2026Law and PolicyFederal prosecutors in Miami unsealed a superseding indictment charging former Cuban President Raúl Castro with murder over the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown.
Russia Pledges Support for Cuba as Washington Escalates Sanctions and Criminal ChargesMay 21, 2026Intelligence