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cnbc.comworld1 day ago
U.S. Justice Department declines New Mexico request for unredacted Epstein files
The department said federal law and court orders prevent release of millions of unredacted documents. New Mexico officials stated the records are needed for an ongoing state investigation into alleged abuse at a former Epstein property.
activistpost.comworld2 days ago
Rothschild Bank Settled DOJ Tax Probe for $45 Million After Paying Epstein $25 Million Fee
CBS News reported that Jeffrey Epstein assisted Edmond de Rothschild bank in resolving a U.S. Justice Department investigation into tax evasion assistance. He received a $25 million payment after the bank agreed to a $45 million settlement. Former White House counsel Kathy Ruemml…
politics4 days ago
U.S. Justice Department Opens Grand Jury Investigation Into UAW President Shawn Fain Over Alleged Misuse of Authority
The probe examines claims that Fain misused his position to secure benefits for his fiancée and sister. A court-appointed monitor's report prompted the inquiry ahead of the union's August elections.
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Justice Department Subpoenas New York Times Reporters in Air Force One Leak Inquiry
The U.S. Justice Department issued subpoenas on July 11 to four New York Times journalists. The subpoenas seek testimony regarding reporting on security concerns with the new presidential aircraft donated by Qatar. The reporters are scheduled to appear before a grand jury on July…
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The Independentpolitics6 days ago
U.S. Justice Department Has Not Released Epstein Ranch Records
State officials say the Justice Department has not provided documents requested more than 130 days ago for an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch property. The records are described as essential to identifying survivors, witnesses, and potential co-conspirator…
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cnet.compolitics30 days agoUpdated
Justice Department Sues New York Over Alleged Medicaid Fraud in Home Care Program
The U.S. Justice Department filed a civil lawsuit accusing New York state officials and a contractor of facilitating fraud in a $10 billion Medicaid home care program. The suit claims the contractor used a sham bidding process and inflated rates, generating millions in illegal pr…
upi.combusiness33 days agoUpdated
Justice Department Closes Review Allowing Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
The U.S. Justice Department closed its antitrust review on 13 June 2026 and approved the $111 billion transaction without conditions.
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abcnews.go.comworld36 days ago
Justice Department Seeks to Drop Criminal Case Against Turkish State Bank
The U.S. Justice Department has asked a federal judge to dismiss a long-running criminal case against Turkiye Halk Bankasi, a Turkish state-owned lender. The request follows years of legal proceedings over sanctions violations.
nationalpost.comworld36 days agoUpdated
Justice Department Investigating Whether Banks Discriminated Against Customers Based on Politics
The U.S. Justice Department has issued subpoenas to several of the largest U.S. banks seeking records on account closures that may have involved political considerations.
citizen.co.zaworld50 days ago
Justice Department Increases Efforts to Identify Anonymous Social Media Accounts
The U.S. Justice Department has expanded its work to locate users posting anonymously about deportation operations. The effort focuses on accounts that criticize government removal activities on social media platforms.
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news.google.compolitics55 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.
New York Postpolitics56 days ago
U.S. Justice Department Indicts Former Spanish Prime Minister and Cuban Leader
Federal prosecutors filed charges against former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero and Cuban leader Raúl Castro in separate cases. The actions target alleged financial ties to Venezuela and a 1996 incident over international waters.
nbcnews.compolitics57 days agoUpdated
U.S. Justice Department indicts former Cuban leader Raul Castro over 1996 aircraft downing
The United States announced criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raul Castro over the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft. The indictment includes charges of conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, destruction of an aircraft, and four counts of murder.
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ecns.cnpolitics58 days ago
U.S. Justice Department to Indict Former Cuban President in Miami
The U.S. Justice Department plans to file charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in Miami. The indictment relates to a 1996 incident involving civilian aircraft.
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axios.compolitics62 days ago
U.S. Justice Department Examining Possible Charges Against Raúl Castro
Raúl Castro resigned as first secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba in 2021 and was succeeded by Miguel Díaz-Canel. CNN reported this week that the U.S. Justice Department is working to secure criminal charges against him, with federal prosecutors examining possible charges in…
The Guardianpolitics62 days ago
Texas Children’s Hospital Agrees to $10M Payment and New Clinic in Settlement With Texas Over 2023 Gender Care Law
Texas Children’s Hospital will establish a detransition clinic, pay $10 million to the state and fire five physicians under a settlement announced May 15, 2026 with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the U.S. Justice Department. The hospital will cease providing puberty blocke…
The Independentpolitics62 days agoUpdated
U.S. Justice Department Considers Indicting Raúl Castro in 1996 Shootdown of Exile Planes
The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against the 94-year-old former Cuban president for his alleged role in the downing of two civilian planes that killed four Cuban Americans. The move is part of a broader Trump administration campaign of economic pressure o…
New York Postpolitics65 days ago
Jho Low Files Pardon Request With DOJ on 1MDB Charges
Jho Low, charged in 2018 with masterminding the theft of at least $4.5 billion from Malaysia’s 1MDB sovereign wealth fund, has submitted a pardon application to the U.S. Justice Department this year. The request was filed in recent weeks, according to people familiar with the mat…
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yahoo.compolitics72 days ago
Justice Department Sues Denver Over Semi-Automatic Weapons Ban
The U.S. Justice Department filed a civil lawsuit against the City of Denver, alleging its ban on semi-automatic weapons violates the Second Amendment. The suit seeks to halt enforcement of the ordinance, which restricts firearms with magazines over 15 rounds. City officials reje…
espn.compolitics75 days ago
Arizona Wins Federal Court Ruling Against DOJ Demand for Voter Data
A federal judge dismissed a U.S. Justice Department lawsuit against Arizona for refusing to provide its voter roll. Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes stated the request was part of efforts to create a centralized database of U.S. citizens' information. The ruling aligns wi…
revolver.newsworld76 days ago
U.S. Charges Sinaloa Governor, Officials With Cartel Ties; Governor Resigns
Ruben Rocha Moya, governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state, announced a temporary resignation late Friday following U.S. Justice Department charges against him and nine others for alleged Sinaloa Cartel involvement. He denied the accusations as false and malicious. Mexican President Cl…
manilatimes.networld76 days agoUpdated
Judge Allows DOJ to Use Military Lawyers in Civilian Cases; Murder Suspect Freed After ICE Error
A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Justice Department may employ military lawyers to prosecute civilian cases. Separately, an illegal immigrant wanted for murder abroad was released from immigration detention due to ICE's failure to disclose an arrest warrant to the Justice…
jurist.orgpolitics76 days ago
DOJ Indicts Southern Poverty Law Center on 11 Counts of Wire Fraud and Money Laundering
The U.S. Justice Department announced fraud charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center, alleging it defrauded donors by using funds to pay informants in white supremacist groups. The 11-count indictment includes wire fraud and money laundering accusations. SPLC officials den…
Semaforpolitics77 days agoUpdated
U.S. Indicts Sinaloa Governor and Nine Mexican Officials on Cartel-Related Charges
The U.S. Justice Department has indicted Rubén Rocha Moya, the governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state, and nine other current and former officials for alleged ties to the Sinaloa cartel. The charges include drug trafficking, weapons offenses, and kidnapping, with accusations of aidin…
Al Jazeerafinance78 days ago
Justice Department Proposes Gun Rule Changes; Comey Indicted on Threat Charges
The U.S. Justice Department proposed repealing several gun control measures days after an assassination attempt on President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Separately, former FBI Director James Comey was indicted for allegedly threatening Trump in a social media…
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rte.iepolitics79 days ago
Comey Indicted on Threat Charge Over Social Media Post; Former Fauci Adviser Charged With Records Violations
The U.S. Justice Department indicted former FBI Director James Comey for a 2025 social media post alleged as a threat to President Trump. Separately, it charged Dr. David Morens, a former adviser to Anthony Fauci, with concealing records on Covid-19 origins. The Supreme Court is…
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fortune.comworld79 days agoUpdated
DOJ Indicts James Comey on Felony Threat Charges
The U.S. Justice Department indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two felony counts related to a social media post of seashells arranged as '86 47,' interpreted as a threat to kill President Trump. Each charge carries a maximum of 10 years in prison, marking the second case…
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jurist.orgpolitics82 days agoUpdated
DOJ Authorizes Firing Squad for Federal Executions
The U.S. Justice Department has authorized firing squads and other methods for federal executions as part of efforts to resume capital punishment under President Trump. The move also reauthorizes single-drug lethal injections using pentobarbital, reversing Biden-era changes. Pope…
rt.comworld83 days ago
Justice Department Secures $300 Million for New Fraud Enforcement Division
The U.S. Justice Department's new National Fraud Enforcement Division has obtained $300 million in funding to address fraud across the country. In recent days, the division has announced several indictments, convictions, and sentences related to fraud involving millions of dollar…
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upi.comworld84 days ago
U.S. Justice Department Moves Forward with Cannabis Rescheduling to Schedule III
The U.S. Department of Justice under President Trump is accelerating the rescheduling of cannabis. This moves it from Schedule I, alongside heroin, to a category with low-to-moderate abuse potential. The change aims to reduce restrictions and associated taxes.
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The Independentworld84 days ago
DOJ Inspector General Reviews Epstein Files Release Compliance
The U.S. Justice Department's inspector general announced a review of the department's handling of a law requiring the release of Jeffrey Epstein investigative files. The audit will examine collection, review, redaction processes, and responses to privacy concerns raised after th…
news.google.comfinance84 days ago
Justice Department Seeks to Revoke Citizenship of Hundreds of Foreign-Born Americans
The U.S. Justice Department is pushing to revoke the citizenship of hundreds of foreign-born Americans. This effort is part of a broader initiative to accelerate denaturalization processes. The information comes from a report by The New York Times.
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upi.comfinance85 days ago
Justice Department Ends Investigation into Fed Chair Powell Without Charges
The U.S. Justice Department ended its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's handling of a building renovation, clearing a path for President Trump's nominee Kevin Warsh. Separately, Meta announced plans to cut 10% of its workforce amid heavy AI spendin…
upi.comfinance82 days agoUpdated
DOJ Ends Probe into Powell Before Warsh Confirmation Hearing
The U.S. Justice Department has ended its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over alleged cost overruns in building renovations. The move follows President Donald Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh to replace Powell, whose term expires on May 15, 2026.…
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Justice Department Files Motion to Vacate January 6 Convictions for Select Oath Keepers and Proud Boys Members
The U.S. Justice Department petitioned an appeals court on April 14, 2026, to vacate convictions of unpardoned defendants linked to the January 6, 2021 Capitol breach. The motion covers members of the Oath Keepers and signals similar filings for other related cases.
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Justice Department Addresses Illegal Vapes Amid Concerns Over Enforcement Scale
The U.S. Justice Department has taken actions against illegal vape products, including seizures and arrests. Anti-smoking advocates state that these efforts are insufficient compared to the overall problem. The actions target unauthorized e-cigarettes, particularly those appealin…
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U.S. Justice Department Closes Investigation into Broadway Touring Company's Noncompete Agreement
The U.S. Justice Department has decided not to prosecute Broadway Across America following its acknowledgment of signing a noncompete agreement with another presenter. The investigation centered on an agreement involving a company that managed shows in San Antonio. This resolutio…