The US Justice Department has launched a civil rights investigation into Major League Baseball after the league warned three San Francisco Giants players for writing Bible verses on their hats during Pride Night. The investigation will examine if the discipline constitutes religious discrimination.
The US Justice Department, under the Trump administration, is seeking to join a lawsuit against Evanston, Illinois, to block its reparations program for Black residents, alleging it violates the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause and the Fair Housing Act by discriminating against non-Black individuals.
The US Justice Department has charged at least five individuals in connection with an alleged plot to attack a UFC event at the White House for Donald Trump's 80th birthday. The FBI learned of the plan on June 10 and made arrests in multiple states, stopping the alleged attacks.
The US Justice Department has approved Skydance's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing a major regulatory hurdle. The DOJ concluded the merger is unlikely to harm competition or consumers, potentially increasing competition in the media ecosystem. However, state regulators and industry professionals still voice concerns.
The US Justice Department has approved Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, a significant win for Paramount. The deal, approved unconditionally, is not expected to harm competition or consumers, including in streaming and film distribution. Paramount awaits regulatory approval in Europe.
The U.S. Justice Department has approved Paramount Skydance Corp's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, stating it does not threaten competition. However, several states are preparing to challenge the deal in court, citing concerns over job losses and storytelling diversity.
The US Justice Department has approved Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, finding no evidence it would harm consumers. While Paramount argues the merger will increase competition and offer more value, opponents cite concerns over industry consolidation and political ties.
The U.S. Department of Justice has approved the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount, clearing federal antitrust concerns. While this is a significant step, state attorneys general, including California's, continue their investigations, and European regulatory approval is still pending.
The US Justice Department has approved the $111 billion merger of Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance, citing potential benefits for competition and consumers. While the department believes the merger will increase competition, some in Hollywood fear job losses. Antitrust lawsuits are still possible from US states and European regulators.
The US Justice Department's competition division has approved the upcoming acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance for $111 billion. The antitrust division concluded the deal would not harm competition or consumers, and could even increase competition in the media and entertainment sector.
The US Justice Department has approved the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance for approximately $111 billion. The antitrust division concluded the deal is unlikely to harm competition or US consumers in streaming, television, or film production and distribution.
The US Justice Department is pursuing lawsuits to revoke citizenship from over 100 individuals, including a Chinese-born Georgia resident, for alleged immigration fraud and other serious crimes.
The US Justice Department sent a federal prosecutor to observe ballot processing in Los Angeles amid Donald Trump's baseless claims of election rigging in California's primary elections, where key races remain undecided with 65% of votes counted.
Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton has agreed to a plea deal with the US Justice Department, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified information. The deal could allow him to avoid prison time and includes a $2.25 million fine, with any prison sentence capped at five years.
The US Justice Department has dropped a $1.8 billion compensation fund plan, criticized as a "slush fund" for Trump allies. Acting AG Todd Blanche announced the decision, a setback for a divisive initiative that faced opposition from Democrats, legal experts, and Republicans.
The Trump administration has abandoned its nearly $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund after facing significant political backlash and legal setbacks. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the decision, stating the fund would not proceed, following pressure from Republican senators.
The Trump administration has abandoned its nearly $1.8bn "anti-weaponisation" fund following significant political backlash and legal setbacks. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the pivot, stating the fund would not move forward, though a related agreement barring future tax record audits will remain.
The Trump administration has abandoned its $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund following significant political backlash and legal challenges. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the decision, stating the fund would not proceed, though a related settlement barring future tax audits will remain.
Michele Spagnuolo, a 36-year-old Italian Google software engineer, is charged with using insider information to rig bets on Polymarket, earning $1.2m in profits, highlighting regulatory concerns over prediction markets.
The US Justice Department, via the US Attorney's Office in Chicago, has opened a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll for potential perjury related to her testimony in two civil lawsuits against Donald Trump, one alleging sexual assault in the 1990s and another for defamation in 2019.
The US Justice Department announced the indictment of two Chinese nationals, Ruhuan Zhen and Hongce Wu, for allegedly laundering money for drug cartels like the Sinaloa Cartel and CJNG. They remain at large.
The US Justice Department has launched an "anti-weaponisation fund" with nearly $1.8 billion to compensate individuals claiming unfair targeting by the federal government. The fund, part of a settlement from Donald Trump's lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax information, faces criticism from Democrats and legal experts who deem it a "slush fund" for political allies and January 6th rioters.
US and China authorities announced the arrest in China of alleged drug smuggler Wei Gong, wanted in the US for importing drugs into Georgia. The cooperation highlights growing ties post-Trump-Xi summit.
The US Justice Department has indicted former Cuban President Raul Castro and five officials for the 1996 shootdown of two American planes, charging conspiracy to kill US nationals, destruction of aircraft, and four counts of murder. The move comes amid heightened US-Cuba tensions, with President Trump threatening regime change and a US military buildup in the Caribbean.
