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A House Judiciary Committee hearing on June 30 became chaotic as Reps. Mike Lawler and Jamie Raskin exchanged heated personal remarks during a debate on sanctuary policies. Raskin told Lawler to 'get the hell out of here,' while Lawler called Raskin 'a disgrace.'

The House Judiciary Committee found that the South Korean government discriminated against Coupang and other U.S. companies, according to a new report. The report highlights allegations of unfair treatment by the South Korean government toward these companies.

A Republican-sponsored civil asset forfeiture bill in Pennsylvania advanced unanimously through the House Judiciary Committee. The legislation aims to improve transparency by requiring law enforcement to provide clear notice of rights and a sample motion for property return to individuals affected by civil asset forfeitures.

A top House Democrat plans to force a vote on legislation to permanently block the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, which faced bipartisan criticism for potentially compensating violent criminals. The proposed NO CARTE BLANCHE Act would block federal funding for the program and similar efforts involving political figures or Jan. 6-related convictions.

The Justice Department may release recordings of Joe Biden speaking to ghostwriter Mark Zwonitzer in 2016 and 2017, which reportedly show speech and memory issues. Courts are considering Biden's attempts to block the release, with a judge allowing the DOJ to proceed with redacted versions of the tapes.

Jim Jordan, a Trump loyalist and House judiciary committee chair, is linked to a group that received 'dark money' from an ICE detention contractor. The report highlights close ties between the Trump administration and Geo Group, a company profiting from anti-immigration crackdowns.

A report links Trump administration official Jim Jordan to Geo Group, an ICE detention contractor that profits from anti-immigration crackdowns. Jordan, a House judiciary committee chair and Trump loyalist, is associated with a group receiving 'dark money' from the contractor.

Harvard University and Bard College are facing scrutiny over their ties to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted child sex trafficker accused of using university connections to facilitate abuse and avoid detection. Lawmaker Jamie Raskin has called for a comprehensive investigation and requested an interview with Bard's outgoing president.

Harvard University and Bard College are facing new scrutiny over their relationships with Jeffrey Epstein, as Jamie Raskin, a House judiciary committee member, seeks a comprehensive accounting and an interview with Bard's outgoing president. The article alleges Epstein used university ties to traffic women and avoid detection, with prior investigations by the institutions deemed incomplete.

Staff for the House Oversight and Judiciary Committees visited the Texas federal prison facility where Ghislaine Maxwell is held as part of an investigation into her transfer and treatment. Lawmakers expressed doubts about the truthfulness of information provided by prison officials regarding Maxwell's circumstances and raised concerns about her treatment and allegations at the facility.

Impeachment proceedings are being considered against a federal judge named Ross due to allegations of sexual misconduct in chambers and providing false information to investigators. The House Judiciary Committee will determine whether to initiate the process.

Southern Poverty Law Center CEO Bryan Fair testified before the House Judiciary Committee about Justice Department allegations that the group secretly funded the KKK and other extremism it claims to oppose. The hearing followed charges that the anti-racism organization covertly supported the extremism it publicly opposes.

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) released its 2025 'Year in Hate & Extremism Report' during a House Judiciary Committee hearing addressing its criminal indictment for allegedly paying undercover sources to 'foment hate.' The report claims hard-right movements have transitioned from 'extreme to establishment' under the Trump administration, while House Republicans criticized SPLC for mislabeling groups and Democrats defended its civil rights mission.

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) interim CEO Bryan Fair is set to testify before the House Judiciary Committee regarding allegations the nonprofit secretly paid extremist groups like the Ku Klux Klan using donor funds. Federal prosecutors indicted the SPLC in April for financial crimes, including concealing payments to extremist members, while the organization denied wrongdoing and claimed the charges are politically motivated.

The Supreme Court is expected to release opinions on Thursday, followed by a private conference. House Republicans advanced a constitutional amendment to cap the number of justices at nine. The Trump administration announced new tariffs and challenged a court order requiring refunds for illegal tariffs.

Anti-ICE agitators coordinated protests at Newark's Delaney Hall ICE detention facility through encrypted Signal chats, using organized groups like 'framed.unrest' and 'Wicked Something' to plan logistics. A Fox News Digital investigation found the protests were part of a years-long strategy by well-funded groups, including the ACLU and Indivisible, with collective annual revenues of $825 million. Investigations into alleged nonprofit law abuses have been launched by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and House committees.

House Republican committees are expanding their investigation into ActBlue, a Democratic fundraising platform, over allegations of misconduct related to foreign donations and misleading Congress about fraud-prevention practices. GOP lawmakers are requesting interviews with five ActBlue board members and documents regarding their involvement in addressing these issues, as the platform faces accusations of stonewalling and withholding subpoenaed materials.

House Republican committees are investigating ActBlue, a Democratic fundraising platform, over allegations of mishandling foreign donations and fraud prevention. The committees are requesting interviews with five ActBlue board members and documents related to their involvement in the platform's response to misconduct claims. ActBlue's CEO is set to testify about the platform's donor vetting practices.

A campaign-finance watchdog group reported that a super PAC aligned with Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan received a $250,000 contribution from GEO Group, a private prison company, following Jordan's vote for a bill that expanded ICE's budget and detention capacity. The Federal Election Commission was notified of the 'dark money' contribution, which occurred 11 days after the bill's passage.

Pam Bondi faces closed-door questioning by House lawmakers over the Justice Department's handling of Jeffrey Epstein case files. Lawmakers are investigating decisions regarding the release of files and potential involvement of President Donald Trump. The Justice Department officials accompanying Bondi have been criticized by Democrats as a conflict of interest.

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) faces scrutiny over its influence in K-12 education, with claims it has pushed left-wing 'social justice' curricula through programs like Learning for Justice. The DOJ's indictment and a House Judiciary Committee hearing highlight allegations that SPLC leveraged its civil rights status to promote divisive concepts such as 'anti-racism' and 'White privilege' in schools, often via partnerships with SEL programs and teacher organizations.

A taxpayer watchdog group has exposed over $3.85 million in public funding tied to the Southern Poverty Law Center, including a $2.5 million NIH-backed University of Michigan grant that integrates SPLC's racial justice curriculum into middle school classrooms. The report has drawn criticism from Republican lawmakers who argue the program promotes 'harmful, leftwing rhetoric' in education, though the Department of Health and Human Services claims the program is no longer being funded and has been redesigned.

A watchdog group exposed at least $3.85 million in taxpayer funding linked to the Southern Poverty Law Center, including a $2.5 million NIH-backed University of Michigan grant for integrating SPLC's "Learning for Justice" curriculum into middle school classrooms. The program has drawn criticism from Republican lawmakers and watchdog organizations over its content, which some argue presents activist messaging as equivalent to hate groups. The Department of Health and Human Services stated the program is no longer being funded and has been redesigned.

The Trump administration plans to count quick border removals as deportations, adopting the same counting method that drew Republican criticism when used by the Obama administration. White House Border Czar Tom Homan says this combined approach will help reach the goal of one million deportations annually, though Republicans previously accused Obama of 'cooking the books' using identical tactics.

Rep. Wesley Hunt, a Black Republican congressman, criticized Democrats and the Southern Poverty Law Center during a House Judiciary Committee hearing, arguing that comparisons of current policies to "Jim Crow 2.0" are offensive and misrepresent historical racial discrimination. Hunt contrasted modern voting ID requirements with actual Jim Crow era practices his father experienced, while also attacking the SPLC for allegedly manufacturing grievances.

Rep. Wesley Hunt, a Black Republican congressman, criticized Democrats and the Southern Poverty Law Center during a House Judiciary Committee hearing, arguing that comparisons of current policies to Jim Crow era discrimination are offensive and misleading. Hunt contrasted modern voting requirements with the actual historical brutality of Jim Crow laws, stating Democrats manufacture grievance to remain politically relevant.

Rep. Jamie Raskin introduced a bill to block the use of a $1.776 billion compensation fund for payouts to those who claim to have faced weaponization at the hands of the government. The bill is in response to the Justice Department's new compensation fund. The House Judiciary Committee is involved in the effort.

Democrats are moving to shut down a $1.8 billion fund created by the Trump administration to pay people who claim they were targets of politically-motivated prosecutions. The fund is a result of a settlement between Trump and the IRS. Rep. Jamie Raskin is introducing legislation to block the fund.

Rep. Thomas Massie spoke during a House Judiciary Committee hearing where U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem testified. The hearing took place in the Rayburn House Office Building on March 4, 2026, in Washington, D.C.

The news article discusses upcoming elections and loyalty tests for Trump, highlighting key battlegrounds. Rep. Thomas Massie is mentioned in the context of a House Judiciary Committee hearing. The elections are slated for Tuesday.

President Donald Trump moves to dismiss a $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns, amid reports of creating a fund to compensate his allies. The move is part of a deal that would create a $1.7 billion fund to pay allies who believe they were wrongly investigated and prosecuted. Trump's administration has been accused of politicization and weaponizing the Justice Department against him.

Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee is ending his bid for reelection due to redistricting battles that have affected his majority-Black district. The new U.S. House map enacted by Republicans in Tennessee has reshaped his district to the GOP's advantage. Cohen is challenging the state's redistricting effort in court and may reenter the race if the lawsuit succeeds.

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan clashed with Fairfax Commonwealth's Attorney Stephen Descano over soft-on-crime policies, particularly regarding illegal immigrant criminals. Descano's policies have been criticized for letting illegal immigrants back on the street. The hearing was prompted by several incidents, including the alleged murder of Stephanie Minter by Sierra Leone national Abdul Jalloh.

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan clashed with Fairfax Commonwealth's Attorney Stephen Descano over soft-on-crime policies, particularly regarding illegal immigrant criminals. Descano's policies have been criticized for letting dangerous individuals back on the street. The hearing was prompted by several incidents, including the alleged murder of Stephanie Minter by Sierra Leone national Abdul Jalloh.

Rep. Darrell Issa introduced a resolution to reverse the two impeachments of President Donald Trump, citing 'knowingly false' claims and partisan attempts to destroy Trump's reputation. The resolution aims to 'expunge' both impeachments, declaring they should be formally removed as if they never passed the House. Issa hopes the process will ensure the facts and reality of misconduct in the process get a hearing.

Rep. Darrell Issa introduced a resolution to reverse the two impeachments of President Donald Trump, claiming Democrats used false claims in a partisan attempt to destroy Trump's reputation. The resolution argues that both impeachments should be formally expunged due to withheld information and false evidence. The move aims to rectify a situation where Trump was wrongfully accused.

President Joe Biden's lawyers are objecting to the release of redacted audio recordings and transcripts from his 2017 interactions with his book ghostwriter. The recordings were obtained during an investigation into Biden's handling of classified documents. The release is expected to be delayed until June 15 if Biden objects before the deadline.

Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee mocked FBI Director Kash Patel for traveling with personalized bourbon engraved with his name and title, suggesting it shows insecurity and narcissism. The bourbon is reportedly a customized brand with Patel's name on it. This incident has sparked criticism from lawmakers.

A new federal bill aims to protect pregnant women held in prisons and jails. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove is involved in the effort. The bill was discussed during a House Judiciary Committee hearing.

The Department of Justice has launched a civil rights investigation into Fairfax Commonwealth Attorney Steve Descano over allegations his office gave preferential treatment to criminal illegal immigrants. The investigation will examine whether Descano's office violated federal law by weighing immigration consequences in charging decisions and plea deals. Descano has faced criticism for his policies perceived to extend leniency to illegal immigrants.