The US Department of Justice has intervened in a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, siding with the company over its use of natural gas turbines at a Mississippi data center. The DOJ argues that shutting down the turbines could harm national security and military operations that rely on xAI's AI models.
The US government has intervened in a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, arguing that blocking a $20bn data centre in Tennessee threatens national security. The Justice Department seeks dismissal of the NAACP's suit, which alleges illegal operation of gas turbines and harm to residents, particularly Black communities.
The US Justice Department has intervened in a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, arguing that blocking a power project for its Memphis data centre threatens national security. The NAACP sued xAI for alleged illegal operation of natural gas turbines without permits, potentially harming residents. The government claims citizen lawsuits undermine national security and executive authority.
The US Department of Justice has intervened in a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, arguing that blocking its Mississippi data centre project threatens national security. The NAACP sued xAI over alleged illegal operation of gas turbines and environmental pollution.
Federal authorities arrested five men accused of plotting a mass casualty attack at the "UFC Freedom 250" event at the White House. The alleged plan involved using explosive-laden drones and snipers to target attendees and government officials, aiming to "jumpstart" a revolution.
US law enforcement foiled a plot to attack the White House during a UFC event attended by President Donald Trump. Multiple individuals are in custody after allegedly planning to use explosive drones and a sniper team.
California Governor Gavin Newsom alleges Donald Trump ordered the Department of Justice to investigate him and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom. Newsom stated federal agents questioned friends and former employees, seeking a crime and abusing the grand jury process, as part of a personal vendetta.
The US Department of Justice has approved Skydance's $111bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, a move that could reshape the media landscape. While the DOJ found the deal unlikely to harm competition, California's Attorney General is still reviewing it, citing concerns about industry consolidation and job losses.
The US Department of Justice has approved the $111bn merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, citing no harm to competition. However, regulatory reviews continue in the UK and Europe, with concerns about media consolidation and potential job cuts.
A controversial UFC event planned for the White House lawn, dubbed 'UFC Freedom 250,' is facing legal challenges and criticism for its alleged misuse of federal property and resources for private gain and political fundraising. Lawsuits argue the event is a 'kleptocratic spectacle' and not a genuine celebration of American independence.
A federal judge in California has temporarily blocked hospitals from producing documents in response to criminal subpoenas from the DOJ seeking records of transgender youth's medical files, personnel files of clinicians, and details on transgender healthcare, amid the Trump administration's goal to end gender-affirming care for youth.
Lesley Groff, Jeffrey Epstein's longtime executive assistant, testified before the House oversight committee, denying knowledge of Epstein's crimes during her employment from 2001 to 2019.
Emails and filings show Ben Black, head of the US Development Finance Corporation, had ties to Jeffrey Epstein, including shared investments and social events. His father, Leon Black, was Epstein's highest-paying client. Black denies a personal or professional relationship with Epstein.
Don Lemon's attorneys seek release of grand jury transcripts in his federal civil rights case, citing recent examples of DOJ grand jury misconduct across the US.
The Department of Justice is removing news releases about January 6th riot prosecutions, labeling them 'partisan propaganda.' This move by the Trump administration aims to rewrite the history of the Capitol assault. A new fund is also being established to compensate Trump allies.
The US Justice Department is removing news releases about Jan 6 prosecutions, labeling them 'partisan propaganda.' This follows a journalist's observation, with the department confirming the action. A $1.776 billion fund for 'unjustly investigated' Trump allies has also been announced.
The Department of Justice is removing news releases about Jan. 6 Capitol riot prosecutions, labeling them 'partisan propaganda.' This move by the Trump administration aims to rewrite the history of the assault, with Trump vowing to pardon those charged.
President Trump's new $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, part of a settlement resolving his lawsuit against the IRS, is facing criticism from lawmakers and legal experts who call it a "slush fund" for allies. The fund aims to compensate alleged victims of government overreach, including those censored online or targeted by the FBI.
Federal judges in Maine and Wisconsin dismissed lawsuits by the DOJ seeking detailed voter registration data, citing state control over elections and voter privacy concerns. The rulings are part of a pattern of defeats for the Trump administration's attempts to obtain such information from states.
Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, have sued President Trump, challenging the legality of a new $1.8 billion DOJ fund intended to compensate Trump allies alleging prosecutorial overreach.
The US Justice Department released an additional filing in the Trump-IRS settlement, permanently barring the IRS from prosecuting claims related to Trump's tax returns before the settlement date. The filing also establishes a $1.776 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund', sparking criticism from Democrats and ethics groups.
A pop-up exhibit in NYC's Tribeca transforms 3.5 million Epstein files into a physical library, aiming for radical transparency amid a fast-paced news cycle. The "Donald J Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room" offers a tangible experience of the investigation's scale, though its utility and focus are debated.
A former Trump DOJ official reportedly boasted about compensation for Capitol rioters, as the DOJ announces a $1.7B fund for those claiming government "weaponization." The fund's administrator denies the remarks, but the official later cheered the fund's creation.
The US Department of Justice has joined xAI in suing Colorado to block its AI anti-discrimination law (SB 205). The DOJ argues the law mandates discrimination, while critics say it's an attempt to reframe consumer protections as "woke" overreach. A revised bill (SB 189) has since replaced SB 205, weakening its transparency and bias assessment requirements.
