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Justice in the Spotlight: DOJ's Epstein Files Under Fire

November 26, 2025

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is under the microscope again, this time for its handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. A federal judge has ordered the DOJ to speed up the processing of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. This request is about the Trump administration's decision in July to

business

Public Money, Private Miles: The CTA's Car Conundrum

March 25, 2025

The CTA, Chicago's public transit agency, spent over $26, 000 on three vehicles for top officials in 2023 and 2024. This isn't just about the money, though. It's about how these cars were used. For instance, the former CTA President, Dorval Carter, used his SUV more for getting to and from work than

politics

The Partisan Pursuit: What's Happening Before Trump's Return?

November 16, 2024

In the months leading up to Donald Trump's anticipated return to the White House, conservative groups have been busy. They've been sending thousands of requests to federal agencies, asking for emails and texts from workers about tech billionaire Elon Musk and other topics. This isn't new; it's been

crypto

Professor Sues TVA Over Bitcoin Miner Incentives

October 30, 2024

A University of Tennessee professor has taken legal action against the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). The professor, Melanie Faizer, is arguing that TVA is not complying with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) after she requested documents about incentives given to cryptocurrency companies lik

politics

The Mystery of the 4,400 Pages of Emails: How New Trier High School Solved a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Lawsuit

September 23, 2024

In a shocking turn of events, New Trier High School District 203, located in Winnetka, Illinois, has released over 4,400 pages of emails to parents, bringing an end to a long-standing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit. The controversy began after a conservative nonprofit group, Parents Defen