American jurist, U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Florida
A U.S. appeals court has ruled that the Pentagon can keep Anthropic designated as a supply‑chain risk, allowing the Defense Department to remove the company’s Claude models from military systems and bar contractors from using its products. The decision follows separate federal rulings that have split over whether the government unlawfully punished Anthropic for its criticisms of military AI use.
Brennan's legal team has disclosed a grand jury subpoena compelling his appearance in Florida as part of a wide-ranging, ongoing investigation. The defense says the documents sought could prove vindictive prosecution, while prosecutors have not publicly named charges.
The government has ensured that public statements by Attorney General Blanche at political rallies are made in a personal capacity, while critics warn that appearances could politicize the Justice Department. Blanche has defended the president’s interests amid investigations, saying he will always answer the call to speak on law enforcement matters. The department reiterates travel is funded under ethics rules.