All articles tagged with #subpoena
The Justice Department asked Judge Carl Nichols to dismiss Steve Bannon’s two-count contempt indictment for defying the Jan. 6 committee subpoena, a move that could erase his conviction and potentially end his Supreme Court appeal; Bannon has already served a four-month prison sentence and the DOJ framed the step as being in the interests of justice.
House Oversight Chair James Comer won a lengthy fight to compel Bill and Hillary Clinton to testify under subpoena in the Epstein investigation, the first time a former president has been required to testify to Congress. The move is hailed by supporters as a bold oversight power but criticized as potentially undermining democratic norms and weaponizing investigations; Democrats warn it could lay groundwork for future probes, including of Donald Trump, illustrating a partisan shift in how congressional inquiries are conducted.
Federal Magistrate Judge Peter Kang expressed skepticism about the government’s attempt to unmask the anonymous Montco Community Watch Instagram account that posts alerts about ICE sightings in Montgomery County, PA, questioning why DHS didn’t pursue a warrant through DOJ or a U.S. attorney; the ruling could affect protections for activist groups documenting ICE activity.
Hillary Clinton defied a congressional subpoena and did not appear for a deposition in the Epstein inquiry, prompting the House Oversight Committee to plan a contempt vote for both Clintons next week; Maxwell’s deposition is expected but likely to invoke the Fifth Amendment, while Republicans also contend with broader floor fights on Venezuela war powers and funding measures.
Bill and Hillary Clinton refuse to testify under a House subpoena tied to the Epstein investigation, arguing the subpoenas are invalid and politically motivated. Bill Clinton does not appear as threatened contempt proceedings loom, while Democrats say cooperation is important and Republicans press forward as the panel widens its probing and Epstein-file disclosures continue.
Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, subpoenaed the Federal Reserve and shows no plans to back down from a probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, even as GOP lawmakers and President Trump voice skepticism. The inquiry centers on Powell’s congressional testimony about renovations to the Fed’s headquarters and cost overruns, and Pirro says her office had contacted the Fed repeatedly before pursuing legal avenues. The developments prompted a mixed market response and raised questions about Fed independence amid political pressure.
Bill and Hillary Clinton refused to testify in the House Epstein probe, calling subpoenas invalid and signaling a lengthy legal battle with Rep. James Comer. Comer has threatened to hold them in contempt if they don’t appear for live deposition, while the Clintons have provided sworn statements and argued the inquiry is politically motivated and outside the proper legislative scope. The clash could lead to a House vote and possible Justice Department action if contempt is enforced, as both sides prepare for a protracted confrontation over congressional powers and executive accountability.
House Republicans subpoena Jack Smith to testify privately about his investigations into Trump, with debates over public vs. private hearings and potential legal consequences for non-compliance.
The House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith for a closed-door deposition on December 17 to discuss his investigations into Donald Trump, despite Smith's offer to testify publicly. The committee seeks records and testimony related to Smith's work on Trump-related cases, which were abandoned after Trump's re-election, amid ongoing political scrutiny and investigations into the Capitol riot and classified documents.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan issued a subpoena to former special counsel Jack Smith for closed-door testimony regarding the federal prosecutions of Donald Trump, amid ongoing investigations and partisan disputes over transparency and investigation integrity.
House Speaker Mike Johnson faces internal and external challenges, including a narrow Tennessee election victory, a revolt over legislation, and ongoing investigations involving Jack Smith, amid broader GOP struggles ahead of 2026.
The FBI has issued a subpoena to Tucows, the registrar of Archive.today and its mirrors, seeking information about the site's owner, whose identity remains unconfirmed, as part of a federal investigation. The site, used to bypass paywalls, has been active since 2012, but little is known about its owner, possibly named Denis Petrov from Prague.
A judge quashed a DOJ subpoena targeting QueerDoc, an online provider of information and referrals for gender-affirming care, citing concerns that the government’s actions aimed to eliminate such care under the guise of investigation, reflecting broader political and legal conflicts over transgender health services for minors.
Some Trump officials are criticizing prosecutor Lindsey Halligan, who was hand-picked by Trump, predicting she will face legal trouble and become a primary target for subpoenas if Democrats regain control of Congress or the DOJ.
Kim Zolciak is in her first serious relationship since her divorce from Kroy Biermann, dating Kyle Mowitz, whose estranged wife subpoenaed Kim in their divorce proceedings. The relationship began after both had filed for divorce, and despite some legal drama, they are very happy together, with Kim still maintaining her own residence.