Justice Department
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No Charges Filed Against Cassidy Hutchinson Following Jan. 6 Committee Testimony
A D.C. federal grand jury declined to indict former aide Cassidy Hutchinson, rejecting DOJ efforts to prosecute her over 2022 Jan. 6 committee testimony.
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Justice Department Seeks Third Criminal Case Against Former FBI Chief James Comey
The Trump administration filed a criminal information against former FBI Director James Comey over a 2016 leak, drawing immediate legal challenges.
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Former FBI Officials Face Criminal Charges Over 2023 Congressional Testimony on Hunter Biden Laptop
Two former senior FBI officials were charged with lying to Congress regarding their involvement in the Hunter Biden laptop inquiry ahead of the midterms.
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Justice Department seeks appellate intervention in California mail-in ballot dispute
The US Justice Department asked an appeals court to block California from counting over 20,000 mail-in ballots over citizenship verification concerns.
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Justice Department Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to California Over Voter Rolls
The Justice Department threatened California and Los Angeles County with emergency legal action unless they segregate ballots of alleged noncitizens within 48 hours.
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Justice Department Opens Antitrust Probe Into Major TV Networks Over White House Pool Suspension
The Justice Department is investigating five major TV networks over antitrust laws after they temporarily suspended White House press pool coverage.
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Malone Lam Pleads Guilty to RICO Conspiracy in $245M Crypto Heist
Singaporean national Malone Lam pleaded guilty to a RICO conspiracy charge for leading a global ring that stole $245 million in cryptocurrency.
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Legal Watchdog Files Ethics Complaints Against U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro
A legal watchdog group has filed ethics complaints against U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, alleging she weaponized her office to pursue meritless indictments.
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Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as US Attorney General in Razor-Thin 50-49 Vote
In a razor-thin 50-49 vote, the US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General, solidifying Donald Trump’s control over the Justice Department.
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Blanche Rescinds Trump’s ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund, Removing Hurdle From AG Pick’S Confirmation
Acting AG Todd Blanche signed a formal order late Sunday terminating Donald Trump’s controversial $1.8B fund, clearing a path for his Senate confirmation.
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Trump Pressures GOP Senators Over Blanche Confirmation and ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’
President Trump is publicly pressuring Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis to confirm Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche amid a dispute over a $1.8 billion fund.
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House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan Issues Criminal Referral Against Former Special Counsel Jack Smith
Rep. Jim Jordan has formally referred former special counsel Jack Smith to the DOJ, alleging he provided false testimony regarding his team’s access to text messages.
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Federal Judge Dismisses Human Trafficking Charges Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, Citing ‘Abuse of Power’
A federal judge in Tennessee has dismissed human trafficking charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, ruling that the prosecution was a retaliatory act following his successful civil lawsuit against the government.
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U.S. Justice Department Prepares Historic Indictment Against Raúl Castro Amid Escalating Tensions
The Trump administration is moving to indict former Cuban leader Raúl Castro for his alleged role in the 1996 shootdown of two civilian planes, a move that signals a significant escalation in U.S.-Cuba relations.
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Trump Replaces Attorney General Pam Bondi Amid Internal Frustration
President Donald Trump has dismissed Attorney General Pam Bondi, citing her transition to a private sector role. Sources indicate internal frustrations played a role in the decision.