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Federal Investigations
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New York Postpolitics1 day ago
Senator urges Justice Department to name special counsel for Fauci review
A U.S. senator asked the Justice Department to appoint a special counsel to examine Dr. Anthony Fauci's actions on COVID-19 origins and related federal research funding. The request follows the June release of intelligence documents and references a preemptive pardon issued befor…
forbes.comworld13 days ago
Federal agents visit Rochester home and hotel over email to ICE official
Homeland Security Investigations agents contacted a Rochester man at his residence and later at an airport hotel roughly five months after he sent an email to then-acting ICE Director Todd Lyons. Agents told the man the message could constitute an illegal threat.
dig-in.comworld14 days ago
Two California universities face civil rights complaint over student program
The Equal Protection Project filed a complaint alleging that the University of Southern California and Loyola Marymount University violated federal civil rights laws by supporting a program limited to students who identify as Hispanic. The complaint claims the universities hosted…
nypost.compolitics28 days ago
Harris says she is not surprised by reported federal probe of Newsom
Former Vice President Kamala Harris said she is not surprised by reports of a federal investigation into California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his wife. The comments came during an appearance at the Austrian World Summit.
The Hillpolitics34 days ago
U.S. attorney says charges likely in California voter fraud probe
A federal prosecutor stated Monday that charges are expected in an ongoing investigation into alleged voter fraud in California. The comments came during a radio appearance and followed earlier announcements of multiple active probes.
foxnews.compolitics55 days ago
Settlement Bars Federal Government From Future Tax Probes of Trump Family
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a settlement that permanently bars the federal government from investigating or prosecuting tax-related claims involving Trump, his family, the Trump Organization, and related trusts. The agreement also established a new fund for individua…
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pbs.orgpolitics55 days ago
Federal Agents Search Homes of Three Southern California Immigration Activists
Agents with Homeland Security Investigations executed pre-dawn search warrants on May 13 at the homes and business of three southern California immigration activists. The searches targeted members of VC Defensa, a volunteer group that organizes neighborhood patrols and a rapid re…
theweek.compolitics61 days ago
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Recused From Trump-Related Justice Department Cases
Todd Blanche was advised to recuse himself from Justice Department matters involving President Trump in his personal capacity shortly after becoming deputy attorney general in March 2025. The recusal stems from Blanche's prior role as Trump's defense lawyer in two federal crimina…
msnbc.compolitics66 days ago
Trump Pardons Officials Convicted of Public Corruption
President Trump has granted pardons to officials convicted of public corruption. The actions coincide with the dismantling of a federal office responsible for investigating and prosecuting corruption allegations. NPR reported the developments on May 8, 2026.
news.sky.compolitics71 days ago
Texas AG Investigates Commercial Driving Schools for Violating Training Standards
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated an investigation into several commercial driving schools accused of providing substandard training, including to non-English speakers, violating federal and state laws. This follows federal actions against sham schools and recent fa…
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Early Sports Betting Algorithm Developer Faced Profits, Mob Connections and Federal Investigations in Las Vegas
An individual who developed one of the first algorithms for sports betting introduced it in Las Vegas. The effort resulted in millions of dollars in profits along with associations to organized crime and federal government examinations. The story details the background and outcom…
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