S2 Ep147: Trump’s Face on DOJ Is a Big Deal—Here’s Why (w/ Elliot Williams)

From The Illegal News with Sarah Longwell by The Bulwark

February 25, 2026 · 52 min · Season 2 · Episode 147

About this episode

Sarah Longwell discusses Trump's legal challenges with CNN analyst Elliot Williams.

Sarah Longwell is joined by CNN legal analyst Elliot Williams to break down Trump’s latest legal battles—from the Supreme Court limiting his tariff plan to a judge holding ICE in contempt for ignoring court orders. They also discuss the FCC targeting late-night shows, questions about DOJ independence after Trump put his face on the building, and new reporting on the Epstein files. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ILLEGALNEWS at https://www.oneskin.co/ILLEGALNEWS #oneskinpod If you’re tired of being tired, this is your chance to finally get answers and get your energy back. Go to https://Superpower.com and use code ILLEGALNEWS for $20 off your membership this year. If you’re 21 or older, get 35% OFF your first IndaCloud order with code ILLEGALNEWS at https://inda.shop/ILLEGALNEWS ! #indacloudpod

People in this episode

Host: Sarah Longwell

Guest: Elliot Williams

Topics covered

Trump's legal battles
DOJ independence
FCC targeting
Supreme Court
ICE contempt
Epstein files

Keywords

Trump
legal battles
DOJ
FCC
ICE
Epstein
Supreme Court
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Organizations: CNN, FCC, ICE

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