Judge Rejects ‘Unprecedented’ Indictment Amid Trump’s D.C. Clampdown NYT | Top Stories Zach Montague 10 October 2025 at 10:11 The federal magistrate judge, Zia M. Faruqui, accused prosecutors of relying on a “facially invalid” indictment to charge a man with felony gun possession. © Craig Hudson for The Washington Post, via Getty ImagesJudge Zia M. Faruqui has accused federal prosecutors of executing an “end run” around the normal course of justice.
Tom Homan Was Said to Have Received $50,000 From Agents. He May Not Have to Return It. NYT | Top Stories Zach Montague 9 October 2025 at 00:08 Public corruption experts said the Justice Department had options for recovering money used in a sting operation. But that may not happen for years. © Kent Nishimura for The New York TimesJustice Department regulations detail strict requirements on how funds in sting operations can be used.