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What to know about Trump’s nearly $1.8B fund to compensate allies claiming political targeting

The Justice Department has announced a nearly $1.8 billion compensation fund for Trump allies who believe they were wrongly prosecuted by the Biden administration

What to know about Trump’s nearly $1.8B fund to compensate allies claiming political targeting
Business|Crime|Economy|US|World

US Justice Dept close to dropping charges against India's Gautam Adani, sources say

The U.S.

US Justice Dept close to dropping charges against India's Gautam Adani, sources say
Arts|Education|Health|Political|World

Justice Department accuses Yale medical school of illegally using race in admissions

The Justice Department is accusing Yale University of illegally considering race in its medical school admissions

Justice Department accuses Yale medical school of illegally using race in admissions
Crime|Political|US|World

In new lawsuit, Justice Department challenges efforts to sanction Trump administration lawyers

The Justice Department is challenging efforts to sanction attorneys from the first and second Trump administrations, asserting in a lawsuit that the District of Columbia Bar is unfairly playing politics with the legal disciplinary process

In new lawsuit, Justice Department challenges efforts to sanction Trump administration lawyers
Crime

Inside the Justice Department’s shakeup of the John Brennan investigation

Inside the Justice Department’s shakeup of the John Brennan investigation

Inside the Justice Department’s shakeup of the John Brennan investigation
Business|Economy|Environment|Food

Trump administration settles meatpacking antitrust case in bid to bring down grocery prices

The Trump administration has reached a proposed settlement in an antitrust case against Agri Stats, a data-sharing company for the meatpacking industry

Trump administration settles meatpacking antitrust case in bid to bring down grocery prices
Crime

FBI seizure of Fulton County election ballots happened quickly after criminal probe opened, new timeline shows

FBI seizure of Fulton County election ballots happened quickly after criminal probe opened, new timeline shows

FBI seizure of Fulton County election ballots happened quickly after criminal probe opened, new timeline shows
World

Trump flexes executive power with unprecedented flouting of lower court rulings

The Trump administration has been found in violation of court rulings in an extraordinary number of lawsuits on a broad set of issues

Trump flexes executive power with unprecedented flouting of lower court rulings
Crime|Political|US

Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted again, in a probe over an online post officials call a Trump threat

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted again, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say constituted a threat against President Donald Trump

Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted again, in a probe over an online post officials call a Trump threat
Crime|Political|US

Fired prosecutor Maurene Comey's lawsuit belongs in federal court, judge rules

A federal judge says fired prosecutor Maurene Comey's wrongful termination claims belong in court rather than in administrative proceedings despite the government's efforts to move it out of court

Fired prosecutor Maurene Comey's lawsuit belongs in federal court, judge rules
Crime|Education|Political|US|World

Southern Poverty Law Center says its informant program was not kept secret from law enforcement

The Southern Poverty Law Center has told a federal court that law enforcement agencies knew for years that the nonprofit was paying informants to report on the movements of hate groups

Southern Poverty Law Center says its informant program was not kept secret from law enforcement
Election|Political|US|World

Trump push for state voter rolls rebuffed by courts as midterms near

As the U.S. midterm elections approach, Democrats are winning legal challenges to the Trump administration's push to obtain states' voter rolls, dealing a blow to the

Trump push for state voter rolls rebuffed by courts as midterms near
Crime|World

Family and friends hold vigil to mark one year since death of Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre

Family and friends hold vigil to mark one year since death of Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre

Family and friends hold vigil to mark one year since death of Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre
Crime|Political|US|World

Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions in move to ramp up capital punishment

The Justice Department will adopt firing squad as a permitted method of execution as the Trump administration moves to ramp up and expedite capital punishment cases

Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions in move to ramp up capital punishment
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing the way for Warsh

The Justice Department has ended its investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, clearing a major roadblock to the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as his successor

Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing the way for Warsh
Crime|Education

Trump administration’s indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center breaks with norms – and may lack evidence of criminal wrongdoing

It’s unusual for federal authorities to take this kind of action when federal funding is not involved. And the SPLC does not accept government grants.

Trump administration’s indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center breaks with norms – and may lack evidence of criminal wrongdoing
Crime|Political|US|World

US Justice Department watchdog to review release of Epstein files

The U.S.

US Justice Department watchdog to review release of Epstein files
Crime|Economy|Political|World

Trump’s DOJ has cut thousands of law-enforcement jobs while vowing to get tough on crime  

The Trump administration has cut more than 4,000 employees from some of the nation’s top law-enforcement agencies, even as it vowed

Trump’s DOJ has cut thousands of law-enforcement jobs while vowing to get tough on crime  
Crime

White House tells court it’s preserving presidential records even though DOJ said law is unconstitutional

White House tells court it’s preserving presidential records even though DOJ said law is unconstitutional

White House tells court it’s preserving presidential records even though DOJ said law is unconstitutional
Business|Crime|Health|World

The Gates Foundation is reviewing its Epstein ties as released emails raise questions for funders

The Gates Foundation confirmed Wednesday that it is reviewing its ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

The Gates Foundation is reviewing its Epstein ties as released emails raise questions for funders
Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|World

The ‘groundbreaking’ case of the cyber experts who allegedly broke bad and worked with criminals

The ‘groundbreaking’ case of the cyber experts who allegedly broke bad and worked with criminals

The ‘groundbreaking’ case of the cyber experts who allegedly broke bad and worked with criminals
Crime|Political|US|World

SPLC charged with defrauding donors over paid extremism informant program

SPLC charged with defrauding donors over paid extremism informant program

SPLC charged with defrauding donors over paid extremism informant program
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

In reversal, Justice Department withdraws subpoenas in John Brennan investigation, AP sources say

The Justice Department has withdrawn subpoenas issued in the investigation of former CIA Director John Brennan, with officials asking for voluntary interviews instead of testimony before a grand jury

In reversal, Justice Department withdraws subpoenas in John Brennan investigation, AP sources say
Crime|Political|US|World

Inside Todd Blanche’s audition for attorney general

Inside Todd Blanche’s audition for attorney general

Inside Todd Blanche’s audition for attorney general
Business|Crime|World

Fears of looser standards as the FBI and Justice Department scramble to fill a depleted workforce

The FBI and Justice Department are scrambling to rebuild a depleted workforce after a wave of departures over the last year

Fears of looser standards as the FBI and Justice Department scramble to fill a depleted workforce
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Justice Department adds former Trump lawyer to investigation of Trump critic John Brennan

Justice Department adds former Trump lawyer to investigation of Trump critic John Brennan

Justice Department adds former Trump lawyer to investigation of Trump critic John Brennan
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Key prosecutor in John Brennan investigation has been removed from case, AP source says

A lead prosecutor in the John Brennan investigation has been removed from the case after expressing concerns to Justice Department officials about the viability of a potential criminal prosecution of the former CIA director

Key prosecutor in John Brennan investigation has been removed from case, AP source says
Crime|Political|US

Exclusive: Justice Department removes lead prosecutor from probe of Trump critic John Brennan

Exclusive: Justice Department removes lead prosecutor from probe of Trump critic John Brennan

Exclusive: Justice Department removes lead prosecutor from probe of Trump critic John Brennan
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Judge rejects US Justice Department effort to obtain Rhode Island's voter data

A federal judge on Friday rejected the U.S.

Judge rejects US Justice Department effort to obtain Rhode Island's voter data
Business|Crime|Economy|World

US appeals court upholds decision to dismiss Boeing criminal case

A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday upheld a ruling by a lower court to approve the Justice Department decision to dismiss a criminal case against

US appeals court upholds decision to dismiss Boeing criminal case
Business|Economy|US|World

Trump weighs appointing Michael Murray to lead antitrust at DOJ, Bloomberg News reports

The White House is considering appointing attorney Michael Murray to lead antitrust enforcement at the U.S.

Trump weighs appointing Michael Murray to lead antitrust at DOJ, Bloomberg News reports
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

DNI Tulsi Gabbard sends criminal referral over Trump’s 2019 impeachment to Justice Department

DNI Tulsi Gabbard sends criminal referral over Trump’s 2019 impeachment to Justice Department

DNI Tulsi Gabbard sends criminal referral over Trump’s 2019 impeachment to Justice Department
Crime|Political|US|World

Acting DOJ chief Blanche says Trump has 'right' to influence investigations

Acting U.S.

Acting DOJ chief Blanche says Trump has 'right' to influence investigations
Crime|Political|US|World

Bondi will not appear for House interview on Epstein files, DOJ says

Former U.S.

Bondi will not appear for House interview on Epstein files, DOJ says
Business|Economy|Technology

US judge extends temporary order halting Nexstar, Tegna merger

A U.S. judge on Friday extended an order temporarily freezing Nexstar's acquisition of rival broadcast station owner Tegna for another week as he

US judge extends temporary order halting Nexstar, Tegna merger
Crime|Political|US|World

Justice Department moves to toss seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys

The Justice Department has asked a federal appeals court to throw out the seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders who were sentenced to prison terms for leading members of the far-right extremist groups in attacking the U.S. Capitol over five years ago

Justice Department moves to toss seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys
Crime|Political|US

Justice Department moves to dismiss Proud Boys and Oath Keepers’ seditious conspiracy convictions

Justice Department moves to dismiss Proud Boys and Oath Keepers’ seditious conspiracy convictions

Justice Department moves to dismiss Proud Boys and Oath Keepers’ seditious conspiracy convictions
Crime|US|World

Justice Department fires 4 prosecutors accused of bias against anti-abortion activists

The Trump administration has fired four Justice Department prosecutors involved in cases against anti-abortion activists

Justice Department fires 4 prosecutors accused of bias against anti-abortion activists
Political|World

A justice department opinion arguing the Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional could revert the nation to a time when presidents freely burned their papers

Presidential records are the public’s property. The Justice Department wants to change that and revert to a time when presidents could do what they wanted with their papers, including burning them.

A justice department opinion arguing the Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional could revert the nation to a time when presidents freely burned their papers
Business|Economy|Sports

Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices, AP source says

The Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices, according to a government official

Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices, AP source says
Business|Crime|US|World

Acting AG Todd Blanche marks his first official day on the job with a series of memos to staff

Acting AG Todd Blanche marks his first official day on the job with a series of memos to staff

Acting AG Todd Blanche marks his first official day on the job with a series of memos to staff
Business|Crime|US|World

How Pam Bondi lost her job

How Pam Bondi lost her job

How Pam Bondi lost her job
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Bondi struggled to prosecute Trump foes. But will a new attorney general make a difference?

Pam Bondi is out of her job after failing to deliver criminal cases against President Donald Trump’s political enemies

Bondi struggled to prosecute Trump foes. But will a new attorney general make a difference?
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump’s DOJ tells Trump he can hold onto government docs when he leaves office, contrary to Watergate-era law

Trump’s DOJ tells Trump he can hold onto government docs when he leaves office, contrary to Watergate-era law

Trump’s DOJ tells Trump he can hold onto government docs when he leaves office, contrary to Watergate-era law
Crime|Election|Finance|US|World

A look at how the Epstein files dogged Pam Bondi's time as attorney general

After Pam Bondi became U.S. attorney general last year, conservative influencers, online sleuths and others who wanted the government to disclose all it knew about Jeffrey Epstein thought they might have a champion in the Department of Justice

A look at how the Epstein files dogged Pam Bondi's time as attorney general
Political

Todd Blanche takes over the Justice Department, where there’s no escaping the Epstein files shadow

Todd Blanche takes over the Justice Department, where there’s no escaping the Epstein files shadow

Todd Blanche takes over the Justice Department, where there’s no escaping the Epstein files shadow
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political

A look at Todd Blanche, the ex-Trump lawyer who's the president's pick for acting attorney general

Before picking Todd Blanche to help lead and now run the Justice Department, President Donald Trump was his client

A look at Todd Blanche, the ex-Trump lawyer who's the president's pick for acting attorney general
Business|Crime|World

US appeals court denies bid from families of Boeing 737 Max crash victims to reopen criminal case

A federal appeals court in the United States has denied a request to reopen a criminal case against Boeing tied to two fatal crashes of 737 Max jets

US appeals court denies bid from families of Boeing 737 Max crash victims to reopen criminal case
Crime|Political|Science|Technology|World

US faces elevated terrorism threats against backdrop of Iran war and cuts at FBI, Justice Department

Three acts of ideologically inspired violence in the past week in the United States have laid bare the heightened terrorism threat unfolding against the backdrop of the war with Iran

US faces elevated terrorism threats against backdrop of Iran war and cuts at FBI, Justice Department