# S2 Ep167: Trump's Own Judge Torched DOJ's Insane Election Subpoena (w/ Andrew Weissmann)

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Podcast: [The Illegal News with Sarah Longwell](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-illegal-news-with-sarah-longwell-6767731)
Published: 2026-07-09T23:30:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3945

## Resource

Andrew Weissmann joins Sarah Longwell to discuss a big week in legal news: DOJ's stunning concession in a reporter's lawsuit over the Epstein files, the questions senators must make Todd Blanche answer at his confirmation hearing, and the Trump-appointed judge who torched DOJ's demand for the names of every 2020 election worker in Fulton County. Plus: the DOJ letter that signals a plan to challenge the 2026 midterms, and the Supreme Court's surprising ruling on your phone's location data. Reining in a Rogue Supreme Court by Norman Ornstein https://www.contrariannews.org/p/reining-in-a-rogue-supreme-court Be your own boss. No dress code, no commute, no Steve from accounting. Free trial at https://shopify.com/illegalnews Head to https://FactorMeals.com/ILLEGALNEWS50OFF and use code illegalnews50off to get 50 percent off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026.

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