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brobible.comsports13 hrs ago
Justice Department Probes MLB Over Warnings to Giants Players for Altering Pride Night Caps
The Department of Justice is examining whether MLB violated Title VII after warning three San Francisco Giants players for writing Bible verses on Pride Night caps. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon cited a double standard with past allowances for social justice messages…
Rapplerworld2 days ago
Philippine authorities arrest U.S. fugitive Herbert Leon Kimble in Manila
Herbert Leon Kimble, 60, was taken into custody in the Philippines on June 20, 2026, after fleeing sentencing in a $1.2 billion Medicare fraud case. The U.S. Department of Justice said the arrest marks the second capture from its Most Wanted Fraudster list in two weeks.
nypost.compolitics1 day ago
Judge Denies Biden Request to Block Release of Ghostwriter Recordings
A federal district court denied former President Biden's request for a preliminary injunction, allowing the Department of Justice to release redacted transcripts and audio recordings of his conversations with ghostwriter Mark Zwonitzer to the Heritage Foundation. The stay expires…
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nypost.comworld2 days ago
Department of Justice Opens Civil Rights Probe Into Major League Baseball Over Pride Night Uniforms
The Department of Justice announced a civil rights investigation into Major League Baseball after three San Francisco Giants pitchers altered rainbow caps during Pride Night. The league issued warnings to the players but said the discipline was unrelated to the religious content…
nbcnews.compolitics2 days ago
Justice Department Sues Virginia to Block Laws Requiring Federal Immigration Agents to Show ID and Bar Masks
The U.S. Department of Justice filed suit last week to block two Virginia laws set to take effect July 1 that limit how federal agents can operate during immigration enforcement.
Washington Examinerpolitics3 days ago
California governor says he teared up at Obama library opening
The governor of California and his wife attended the invite-only opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on Thursday. He described the event as inspiring and addressed a Department of Justice investigation into possible tax-related matters involving his wife.
Fox Newssports3 days ago
Justice Department Refers MLB to EEOC Over Giants Players' Bible Verse Caps
The U.S. Department of Justice has referred Major League Baseball to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission after the league warned three San Francisco Giants pitchers for writing Bible verses on Pride Night caps. The referral cites potential religious accommodation issues u…
washingtonpost.compolitics5 days ago
Atlanta federal judge recuses herself from DOJ voter roll lawsuit
U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross stepped aside Monday from a case brought by the Department of Justice against Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. The judge cited her reported attendance at a campaign event for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis as the reason…
The Guardianpolitics5 days ago
Trump Administration Loses All Eight Court Rulings on Voter-Data Lawsuits Against 30 States
The Department of Justice has 30 active cases seeking state voter records. Eight courts have ruled against the government so far.
Engadgettechnology6 days ago
Justice Department and Mississippi Move to Dismiss NAACP Lawsuit Against xAI Over Data-Center Turbines
The U.S. Department of Justice and Mississippi filed a motion to dismiss the NAACP lawsuit over xAI’s South Memphis data center. The filing cites the company’s role in classified military operations.
manilatimes.networld6 days ago
FBI Seizes 13 Web Domains in Espionage Investigation
The FBI seized 13 web domains as part of an investigation into suspected espionage activity. A June 10 Department of Justice press release announced the action.
business9 days ago
Justice Department Clears Paramount Skydance Purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, Creating Larger Media Company
The U.S. Department of Justice approved the $111 billion deal on Friday. Paramount Skydance now plans to close the purchase by the end of September.
Washington Examinerpolitics9 days ago
Justice Department Files Denaturalization Cases Against 17 Naturalized Citizens
The Department of Justice filed denaturalization actions on June 8 against 17 naturalized citizens accused of serious crimes. Officials described the filings as part of a broader effort to revoke citizenship obtained through fraud or concealment.
Washington Examinerpolitics11 days ago
Justice Department opinion finds EEOC disparate impact policies unconstitutional
The Department of Justice issued a 25-page opinion this week stating that EEOC disparate impact policies violate the Constitution by pressuring employers into race-based decisions. The opinion cites recent Supreme Court rulings and could influence future litigation.
app.buzzsumo.compolitics11 days agoSourced
Trump Signs Epstein Files Transparency Act into Law
President Trump signed Public Law 119-38, the Epstein Files Transparency Act, on June 10, 2026. The statute compels the Department of Justice to release all remaining grand-jury records, FBI investigative files, and court-sealed documents tied to the Jeffrey Epstein sex-trafficki…
poetsandquants.compolitics11 days agoSourced
Justice Department Announces Finding on University of California Davis Medical School Admissions
The Department of Justice concluded a six-month investigation and determined that the University of California, Davis School of Medicine unlawfully considers race in admissions. The school must revise its policies to comply with the 2023 Supreme Court decision.
New York Postpolitics12 days ago
SPLC Interim CEO Stonewalls Congress on DOJ Allegations It Paid KKK Leaders and Funded Charlottesville Rally
Bryan Fair defended the Southern Poverty Law Center during nearly four hours of testimony on Tuesday after the Department of Justice filed fraud and conspiracy charges in April.
New York Postpolitics12 days ago
Justice Department Launches Investigation Into CUNY Black Male Initiative After Discrimination Complaint
The Department of Justice announced Tuesday it is investigating CUNY’s Black Male Initiative after a complaint alleged the 21-year-old program discriminates on the basis of race.
foxnews.compolitics4 days agoSourced
Trump Nominates Todd Blanche of Florida as Attorney General
President Trump sent the nomination of Todd Blanche of Florida to the Senate on June 8, 2026 to serve as Attorney General. The nomination starts the Senate confirmation process that will determine who leads the Department of Justice for the remainder of the term.
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nbcnews.compolitics15 days agoUpdated
DOJ Cancels $1.776 Billion Fund for Alleged Victims of Federal Agencies
A Department of Justice attorney stated in court filings that the proposed fund has not been set up and will not move forward. The announcement came in response to lawsuits filed after the fund was announced last month.
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Washington Examinerpolitics16 days ago
White House to Upgrade Ballroom on NPS Land With Private Funds
A three-judge panel heard arguments on whether to lift a lower court order halting construction. The Department of Justice said stopping work would create security and safety risks. Judges questioned whether the National Trust for Historic Preservation has legal standing to sue.
upi.compolitics17 days ago
Deputy Attorney General Releases Epstein Files
Pam Bondi told a House oversight committee that her former deputy handled the Department of Justice release of Jeffrey Epstein records. She also said she could not confirm the extent of presidential knowledge of the crimes before they became public.
about.fb.comfinance17 days ago
Four Companies Join DOJ-Led Effort Targeting Southeast Asian Scam Networks
Meta, Microsoft, Coinbase and Starlink participated in a Department of Justice operation that produced 63 arrests, 1.4 million account takedowns and $3 million in frozen cryptocurrency assets linked to Southeast Asian scam operations.
manilatimes.netfinance18 days ago
Tech firms and federal prosecutors disrupt Southeast Asia scam operations
Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Coinbase worked with federal prosecutors over four days to freeze accounts and cryptocurrency tied to transnational fraud rings. The effort, called Disruption Week by the Department of Justice, resulted in frozen funds, removed accounts, and ar…
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Washington Examinerpolitics18 days ago
Senate GOP works to block amendments on DOJ reimbursement fund
Senate Republican leaders are seeking to prevent changes to a proposed $1.776 billion Department of Justice fund during debate on a $70 billion immigration funding bill. Several Republican senators have signaled they may oppose final passage unless the fund is removed.
realitytea.compolitics12 days agoSourced
Trump Orders Federal Agencies to Strengthen Customs Enforcement
President Trump signed an executive order directing the Department of Homeland Security, Department of the Treasury, and Department of Justice to improve detection and interdiction of unlawful and dangerous imports. The directive requires new operational plans within 60 days and…
ksl.compolitics19 days ago
Senate Democrats Seek to Block Use of $2 Billion DOJ Settlement Fund for January 6 Defendants
Senate Democrats plan amendments to eliminate a nearly $2 billion Department of Justice fund created as part of an IRS settlement. Senate Republicans have also raised objections during closed-door meetings over oversight and eligibility concerns.
Fox Newspolitics20 days ago
Congress Faces Multiple Deadlines as Budget Talks Stall
Lawmakers returned to Washington facing a June 12 deadline to reauthorize a surveillance law and other unfinished measures after budget reconciliation stalled over a proposed Department of Justice fund.
Newsweekpolitics21 days ago
Republicans Oppose $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund
Former Vice President Mike Pence joined other Republican lawmakers in criticizing the fund created through a Department of Justice settlement. The fund would compensate individuals claiming government targeting. A federal judge issued a temporary block on Friday.
Washington Examinerpolitics21 days ago
Mike Pence Calls for Elimination of DOJ's New Compensation Fund for Alleged Government Overreach
Former Vice President Mike Pence called the Department of Justice compensation fund a bad idea and said it should be dropped. A federal judge temporarily blocked the fund on Friday.
riotimesonline.compolitics21 days ago
U.S. Homicides Drop 25% Below 2019 Levels in 2025 After Federal Violence Intervention Grants Are Cut
National homicide totals dropped sharply after the 2020 pandemic spike, yet the Trump administration ended more than $800 million in Department of Justice grants for community violence programs in April 2025.
cnbc.compolitics22 days agoUpdated
DOJ Moves to Recuse Judge From Georgia Election Records Case
The Department of Justice filed a motion Friday asking U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross to step aside from its lawsuit against Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger over access to state election records.
abcnews.go.compolitics22 days ago
States Block Use of DMV Data for Federal Immigration Enforcement; DOJ Sues
The Department of Justice filed lawsuits on May 27, 2026, alleging the four states discriminate by denying confidential plates to federal immigration agencies while issuing them to state agencies and other federal law enforcement.
Washington Examinerpolitics24 days ago
DOJ Finds No Criminality in Funding of E. Jean Carroll Suit Against Trump
The U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois rejected media reports that his office opened a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll. The Department of Justice has not confirmed any new probe.
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Justice Department to Accelerate Review of Whistleblower Complaints on Benefits Fraud
The U.S. Department of Justice will shorten its review period for certain whistleblower complaints alleging fraud against federal benefits programs. Officials said the change aims to decide within 60 to 120 days whether to pursue litigation, investigate further, or dismiss cases.
pakistantoday.com.pkpolitics25 days ago
Former Attorney General Appointed to AI Advisory Panel
The former attorney general, who received a thyroid cancer diagnosis after leaving the Department of Justice, has been named to the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. The appointment was announced by a co-chair of the panel.
The Federalistpolitics26 days ago
Justice Department Sues Washington D.C. Bar Over Jeffrey Clark Disciplinary Case
The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit on May 13 against D.C. bar disciplinary authorities. The suit challenges proceedings against former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark and seeks to halt further action.
Forbesfinance27 days ago
Federal Inspectors Cite Restraint and Medical Care Issues at USP Canaan
The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General released a report on conditions at the high-security federal prison USP Canaan in Connecticut. The inspection occurred in June 2025 under the Federal Prison Oversight Act of 2024.
bbc.co.ukworld27 days ago
Senator Tillis criticizes DOJ compensation fund as politically tone deaf
Senator Tillis increased criticism of a Department of Justice compensation fund, calling the program politically tone deaf. The remarks come amid ongoing debate over the fund's purpose and administration.
artnews.compolitics4 days ago
DOJ Filing Links Pennsylvania Avenue Shooting to White House Ballroom Lawsuit
A Department of Justice filing described Saturday's shooting near the White House as an attempted assassination of President Trump. The submission asked a federal judge to lift an injunction blocking above-ground construction of a new ballroom.
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Fox Newspolitics27 days ago
House Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on Southern Poverty Law Center Role in K-12 Education
A House Judiciary Committee hearing examined the Southern Poverty Law Center's influence on civil rights policy and K-12 curricula. The Department of Justice has indicted the organization. The hearing reviewed the group's use of Learning for Justice materials in school districts.
680news.compolitics28 days ago
Justice Department Creates $1.78 Billion Fund for Alleged Political Prosecutions
The U.S. Department of Justice established a compensation fund as part of a settlement ending President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS. The fund will accept claims through December 2028 and will be administered by a five-member board.
time.comworld27 days ago
Justice Department Removes Jan. 6 News Releases From Website
The Department of Justice has removed news releases about Biden-era prosecutions of Jan. 6 defendants, describing the material as partisan propaganda. The action follows President Trump's January 2025 pardons and a new compensation fund for those investigated.
earther.gizmodo.comworld29 days ago
DOJ Seeks User Data From Apple And Google In EZ Lynk Emissions Case
The Department of Justice has issued subpoenas to Apple, Google, Amazon and Walmart seeking identities and purchase records of more than 100,000 users of EZ Lynk car software. The requests are part of a 2021 lawsuit alleging the company sold devices that defeat vehicle emissions…
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politics29 days ago
Texas, Georgia, Virginia Take Steps on Local Prosecutor Authority
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott proposed a statewide prosecutor office and impeachment eligibility for district attorneys. Georgia enacted a law changing election rules for prosecutors in five counties. The U.S. Department of Justice opened a civil rights investigation into one Virginia p…
The Guardianpolitics29 days ago
Justice Department Removes January 6 News Releases From Website
The Department of Justice has removed news releases about criminal cases tied to the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, describing the material as partisan propaganda. Officials also announced a compensation fund and moved to dismiss certain convictions.
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indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics4 days ago
Cuba Distributes Survival Pamphlets After U.S. Indictment of Raul Castro
Cuban authorities have begun distributing survival pamphlets following a U.S. Department of Justice indictment of Raul Castro. The indictment concerns the deaths of Americans attributed to actions by the Cuban government.
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The Dispatchpolitics29 days ago
Trump Settles IRS Lawsuit, Creates $1.776 Billion Fund for Alleged Lawfare Victims
President Trump reached a settlement with the IRS over a 2019 tax-return leak. The agreement establishes a Department of Justice fund and bars future IRS audits of Trump, his family, and their businesses.
foxnews.compolitics29 days ago
Military Families Seek DOJ Release of $777 Million From Lafarge ISIS Settlement
Nearly 1,000 plaintiffs, most of them military families, are pressing the Department of Justice to distribute $777 million paid by Lafarge in a 2022 settlement. The funds have remained in a DOJ asset forfeiture account since October 2022.
nbcnews.comfinance30 days ago
Justice Department Indicts Raúl Castro Over 1996 Aircraft Shootdown
The U.S. Department of Justice filed charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro and others for the 1996 downing of two civilian planes. Several activist groups responded by issuing statements opposing the indictment.
680news.comworld30 days ago
Justice Department Creates Fund to Address Claims of Government Weaponization
The Department of Justice announced a nearly $1.8 billion fund to hear and redress claims of government weaponization and lawfare. The fund will be financed through congressional appropriation and overseen by five appointed individuals.
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Fox Newspolitics4 days ago
Federal Judge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Against Maine Secretary of State Over Voter Data
A federal judge appointed by President Trump dismissed a Department of Justice lawsuit against Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows. The suit sought voter roll data that the state had declined to provide.
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news.google.compolitics4 days ago
U.S. Justice Department Indicts Chinese Container Firms for Price Fixing
The U.S. Department of Justice indicted four Chinese container manufacturers and seven executives on May 19 for alleged price fixing and output restrictions. The companies control about 87 percent of global dry shipping container production.
Fox Newspolitics30 days ago
Administration Creates Anti-Weaponization Fund From Lawsuit Settlement
The Department of Justice established a nearly $1.8 billion fund to address claims of government weaponization. The fund originated from a settlement of a $10 billion lawsuit over tax return leaks. Senate Republicans delayed action on a $72 billion funding package that includes I…
america.cgtn.compolitics30 days ago
U.S. Immigration Courts Swear In 82 New Judges
The Department of Justice administered the oath of office to 77 permanent and five temporary immigration judges on Wednesday. The appointments bring the total number of immigration judges to nearly 700.
upi.comworld30 days ago
Philippine authorities ordered to arrest senator over ICC warrant
The Department of Justice directed police and investigators to carry out an International Criminal Court arrest warrant against Senator Ronald dela Rosa. The order followed a Supreme Court ruling that rejected the senator's request to block the warrant.
Washington Examinerpolitics31 days ago
Justice Department Swears In Record 82 Immigration Judges
The Department of Justice swore in 82 new immigration judges this week, the largest class in the agency's history. The hires follow the removal of more than 100 judges over the past year and come as the administration works to reduce a backlog of 3.5 million pending cases.
flipboard.comscience31 days ago
Judge Orders Former Elevance Executive to Testify in Medicare Advantage Case
A federal judge ruled that Peter Haytaian must sit for a deposition in the Department of Justice case alleging Elevance Health overbilled Medicare Advantage plans. The decision allows the government to question the former executive under oath about the insurer's billing practices…
Fox Newspolitics31 days ago
Senate Republicans Question DOJ Fund Created in Lawsuit Settlement
Senate Republicans have raised questions about a nearly $1.8 billion fund announced by the Department of Justice earlier this week. The fund was established as part of a settlement that ended a $10 billion lawsuit.
680news.compolitics31 days ago
Justice Department Creates Fund to Compensate Claims of Government Targeting
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a nearly $1.8 billion fund to pay people who say they were harmed by federal legal actions. The fund was established as part of a settlement in President Donald Trump's lawsuit against the IRS over the release of his tax returns.