Justice Department says it will abide by court order pausing its 'anti-weaponization' fund ^24.2%

NPR - By Ryan Lucas - 6/1/2026, 8:35 PM

Negativity Bias 38.7% - Appeal to Emotion 24.8% - Unattributed Quote 18.2%

The Justice Department on Monday said it will abide by a federal court ruling that puts the Trump administration's controversial $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund on hold while a legal challenge plays out in court. The Trump administration had said the fund would be available to those who alleged the federal government had been... more

Justice Department says it will abide by court order pausing its 'anti-weaponization' fund ^38.1%

NPR - By Ryan Lucas - 6/1/2026, 8:35 PM

Negativity Bias 45.1% - Appeal to Emotion 30.1% - Recency Bias 24.6%

The Justice Department on Monday said it will abide by a federal court ruling that puts the Trump administration's controversial $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund on hold while a legal challenge plays out in court. The Trump administration had said the fund would be available to those who alleged the federal government had been... more

How the Trump administration has undermined the fight against public corruption ^70.8%

NPR - By Ryan Lucas - 5/13/2026, 9:00 AM

Negativity Bias 44.8% - Appeal to Authority 17.8% - Anecdotal 15.9%

Trump pardons, DOJ moves hurt fight against public corruption At least 15 former elected officials and co-conspirators with corruption offenses have been pardoned by President Trump in the last year, undermining the fight against public corruption. In 2024, a federal jury needed just two hours to return a guilty verdict for former Las... more

Grand jury indicts former FBI director James Comey for a second time ^25.5%

NPR - By Ryan Lucas, Carrie Johnson - 4/28/2026, 7:31 PM

Quote-first Misdirection 15.6% - Unattributed Quote 12.4% - Ambiguity (Equivocation) 12.1%

The Justice Department has secured a two-count indictment against former FBI Director James Comey for threatening President Trump by posting a photo on social media. This is the second time the Trump DOJ has gotten an indictment against Comey, a fierce critic and outspoken opponent of President Trump. A grand jury handed up an indictment... more

U.S. military members fear personal legal blowback tied to boat strikes ^76.1%

NPR - By Ryan Lucas - 12/12/2025, 10:00 AM

U.S. service members — including staff officers and at least one drone pilot — are seeking advice from outside groups, fearing they could face legal consequences for any involvement in the Trump administration's lethal strikes on suspected drug boats. Over the past three months, the U.S. has blown up more than 20 vessels in the Caribbean... more

Pipe bomb suspect said he believed 2020 election was stolen, was supportive of Trump ^59.9%

NPR - By Ryan Lucas, Carrie Johnson - 12/4/2025, 2:50 PM

Federal agents have arrested a suspect identified as Brian Cole they are alleging placed two pipe bombs, which never exploded, the night before the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack. FBI agents gather in front of the suspect's home Thursday in Woodbridge, Virginia. The man authorities say is responsible for placing two pipe bombs near... more