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 Department of Justice is seeking to join a lawsuit challenging Evanston, Illinois's reparations program, arguing it constitutes illegal race-based discrimination. The program provides $25,000 payments to eligible Black residents and their descendants.
The Justice Department has intervened in a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, arguing that the Grok AI platform is vital for national security and that the NAACP's suit to halt its power plant threatens AI innovation and military operations.
The DOJ has sided with Elon Musk's xAI in a lawsuit filed by the NAACP over the use of 57 unpermitted natural gas turbines at its Memphis data centers. The DOJ argues that shutting down the turbines would harm national security and AI innovation.
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Western Australia Police are flying accused criminals to major courthouses for bail hearings due to the closure of over 20 regional courts between June and August. The closures stem from a security dispute between the Justice Department and police, who previously provided security for these circuit courts.
California Governor Gavin Newsom accused President Donald Trump of directing the Justice Department to investigate him and his wife for political reasons, alleging agents are trying to find a crime rather than having found one.
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.
An appeals court in Washington DC rejected an emergency appeal to pause the removal of Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center facade. Justice department lawyers for Trump and the Kennedy Center board filed the appeal after a judge ordered the name removed. Crews began work to remove the name on Friday evening.
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 Justice Department has closed its antitrust investigation into the proposed $111 billion merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, finding no threat to competition. This decision clears the way for the merger of the two historic studio rivals, despite ongoing antitrust concerns from several states and the European Union.
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.
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 Trump administration identified over 15,000 cases of adults taking custody of multiple immigrant children, signaling a potential crackdown on 'super-sponsors.' Officials are investigating if these sponsors acted fraudulently, highlighting concerns about improper vetting and child exploitation.
Despite Justice Department claims that a $1.8 billion compensation fund for Trump allies is not moving forward, insiders suggest officials are exploring ways to compensate loyalists, including January 6 rioters, potentially through the Federal Tort Claims Act.
US lawmakers introduce legislation to create a DOJ-led task force coordinating federal, state, and local investigations into cryptocurrency theft, scams, and digital asset crimes, amid over $11 billion in reported crypto-related losses in 2025.
The U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia is investigating major banks, including Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase, for potentially closing customer accounts due to political reasons. This follows a lawsuit by Donald Trump alleging similar debanking practices.
Bipartisan Senate talks on crypto ethics legislation have hit a snag over a disputed enforcement provision that would allow state attorneys general to sue the Justice Department. Republicans are reportedly pushing for a weaker version, raising concerns about granting state officials authority over federal actions.
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.
