The Gavel: Is trust breaking down between DOJ & judges?

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By Zach Schonfeld and Sophie Brams   |   Wednesday, October 21 By Zach Schonfeld and Sophie Brams Wednesday, October 21 The Associated Press Is trust breaking down between DOJ & judges?  A federal judge pressed Justice Department (DOJ) lawyers this week on whether she should believe them or President Trump when it comes to the administration's plans for a golf course in the nation's capital. The full newsletter is for The Hill Insider members. Upgrade to continue reading. INSIDER PREMIUM 1 Month Free INSIDER PREMIUM 1 Month Free Decision Desk HQ election data   NEW  Full access to Insider newsletters Exclusive deep-dive reporting Live editor Q&As Ad-free reading* Decision Desk HQ election data   NEW  Full access to Insider newsletters Exclusive deep-dive reporting Live editor Q&As Ad-free reading* CONTINUE TO CHECKOUT Cancel anytime. View other subscriber options here. First-time subscribers only. 30 days free, then $89.99 for the first year. Terms apply. Decision Desk HQ access through 12/31/26. Ad-free does not apply to The Hill apps, free newsletters, podcasts or sponsored content. WHAT I'M READING The Wall Street Journal’s Lydia Wheeler, Meridith McGraw and Louise Radnofsky: The Race Is On for Trump Staffers to Hire Lawyers in Case Democrats Win Midterms  CNN’s Aaron Blake: The Trump team’s disdain for judicial orders is blowing up in court. Accountability has been slow in coming  Bloomberg Law’s Taylor Mills: ICE Private Prison Contracts Set Up Tough Legal Fight  The Guardian’s Oliver Laughland and Will Craft: ‘Big business’: little-known court system in Louisiana churns out thousands of evictions – and millions in fees for judges  CNBC’s Annie Nova: Trump’s student loan overhaul could lead to more bankruptcy filings, former judge says  We’ll be back next Wednesday with additional reporting and insights. In the meantime, keep up with our coverage here. Questions? Tips? Love letters, hate mail, pet pics? Email: zschonfeld@thehill.com or sbrams@thehill.com On Signal: @zachschonfeld.48 or sbrams.32 Privacy Policy   |   View in Browser    |   Manage Subscriptions Sign Up for Other Newsletters   |   Unsubscribe  400 N Capitol Street NW Suite 650, Washington, DC 20001 Copyright © 1998 - 2026 Nexstar Media Inc.   |   All Rights Reserved.