US Department of Justice
Trump drops IRS lawsuit in exchange for DOJ ‘weaponization’ fund
The settlement creates a nearly $1.8 billion DOJ-controlled fund for alleged victims of political “weaponization,” drawing sharp criticism from legal experts and democrats.
Cuban president warns US aggression would create a 'bloodbath'
Trump seeks to establish compensation fund for victims of government 'weaponization' - report
Californian mayor pleads guilty to spying for Chinese gov't, sharing pro-PRC content on news site
Larry Summers resigns from OpenAI amid scrutiny over Epstein ties revealed in emails
Summers, also a former president of Harvard University, said on Monday he would step back from all public commitments, adding that the move would allow him to "to rebuild trust."
Trump buys at least $82 million in bonds since late August, disclosures show
Most of the assets listed in Saturday's disclosures consist of bonds issued by municipalities, states, counties, school districts and other entities with ties to public agencies.
Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani, other allies accused of seeking to overturn his 2020 election loss
Trump says the pardon would end "a grave national injustice perpetrated upon the American people."
Ex-US cyber intel exec pleads guilty to selling spy tools to Russian broker
Peter Williams, a 39-year-old Australian, pleaded to two counts of theft of trade secrets.
Portland police say Trump's troop deployment inflamed protests
Portland police testify that Trump’s National Guard deployment fueled violence during protests, sparking a legal battle over its legitimacy.
Mamdani says aunt 'did not feel safe in hijab' after 9/11, slams 'Islamophobic' responses
"According to Zohran, the real victim of 9/11 was his auntie who got some (allegedly) bad looks," VP JD Vance responded to Mamdani's remarks in a post to X/Twitter.
Justice Dept to seek indictment of ex-national security adviser Bolton, person familiar says
In recent months, Trump actively pushed Attorney General Pam Bondi's Justice Department to bring charges against his perceived adversaries.
DOJ cites law designed to protect abortion clinics in suit against pro-Palestinian protesters
The lawsuit alleges that two pro-Palestinian groups and some demonstrators engaged in “threats of force, intimidation, and violent conduct” against the congregants of a New Jersey synagogue.
Judge dismisses lawsuit accusing UNRWA of aiding Hamas in October 7 attacks
The judge ruled that, since UNRWA is a part of the United Nations, it can claim the organization's immunity from being sued.
US Senate Republicans narrowly reject Schumer bid to force vote on Epstein files
The lawmakers voted 51-49 to table the measure, with hardline Republican Senators Josh Hawley and Rand Paul joining Democrats.
