President Donald Trump fired Roger Rogoff, the new top U.S. prosecutor in Seattle, less than an hour after federal judges unanimously appointed him. This highlights tensions between the judiciary and the administration over federal prosecutor appointments, with Rogoff considering a lawsuit.
Two federal judges have blocked a Trump administration rule that would have restricted eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). The rule, set to take effect July 1, would have excluded employers engaging in "unlawful activities," but judges ruled it violated the First Amendment and was "contrary to law."
A US federal judge has ordered President Trump to respond to allegations that his $1.8 billion IRS settlement deal constitutes fraud on the court, amid claims it benefits his allies and halts tax return investigations.
Federal judges in Maine and Wisconsin dismissed lawsuits by the DOJ seeking detailed voter registration data, citing state control over elections and voter privacy concerns. The rulings are part of a pattern of defeats for the Trump administration's attempts to obtain such information from states.
A Romanian man was sentenced to 4 years in prison for orchestrating swatting calls and bomb threats targeting U.S. government officials including members of Congress, cabinet members, and federal judges. Thomasz Szabo, 27, was extradited from Romania in November 2024. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy and threats charges. Co-conspirators include a Serbian national and an 18-year-old Florida man who received a similar sentence.
