The US Department of Justice admitted President Trump's $14 million Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation was "hasty and botched," leading to the dismissal of a criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn, who was accused of damaging the monument.
Kin Keung Ho and Lihua Owen Ma, residents of Staten Island, pleaded guilty to illegally exporting hundreds of US native turtles, falsely labeling packages. They face up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Daniel Siad, a modelling scout under investigation in France for human trafficking and rape allegations linked to Jeffrey Epstein, was found dead at his home near Paris. Siad, whose name appeared in over 1,000 Epstein files, had denied the allegations and was awaiting questioning.
The US Department of Justice launched a probe into Harvard University's financial aid programs, specifically those China-based, to determine if they discriminate against American-citizen students. Harvard denies unlawful discrimination and is reviewing the DOJ's letter.
The US Justice Department launched a probe into Harvard University's China-based financial aid programs, investigating potential discrimination against American-citizen students. Harvard denies unlawful discrimination and views Trump administration probes as retaliatory.
After the US Supreme Court rejected his attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, former President Trump shifted focus to immigration enforcement and potential legislation, particularly targeting "birth tourism" schemes, with China central to his rhetoric despite limited data.
The FBI has reportedly informed its agents it will no longer investigate assault claims against federal ICE officers, potentially shifting oversight to Homeland Security Investigations. This change, if true, could reduce accountability for ICE agents in incidents like fatal shootings, though the DOJ and DHS deny any policy alteration.
The Department of Justice has reportedly informed federal employees that they can now download TikTok on government devices, reversing a 2022 ban. This change follows a deal transferring ownership of TikTok's U.S. operations to a joint venture backed by Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX.
12 Democratic state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit to block the $111bn merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery, citing antitrust violations that could reduce competition and increase consumer prices in the film and cable television industries.
Two New Jersey men, Sean Tighe and Juan Rodriguez, have been sentenced for their involvement in a drug trafficking organization that imported over a metric tonne of fentanyl analogues from China into the US. The group used wire transfers and bitcoin to pay for the drugs.
Jeffrey Ying, 39, was sentenced for stealing and replacing rare Chinese manuscripts at UCLA with fakes. He used aliases and traveled to China shortly after the thefts, which were discovered when the library flagged missing items.
Jeffrey Ying, 39, was sentenced to one year in jail for stealing and replacing rare Chinese manuscripts at UCLA with fakes. He used aliases to access the books, which were over 600 years old, and often traveled to China shortly after the thefts.
Alibaba Group will pay $600 million to resolve a US Department of Justice investigation into allegations its platforms facilitated the sale of thousands of illegal pharmaceuticals and controlled substances into the US. The settlement involves non-prosecution agreements with Alibaba and AUS Merchant Services.
UK culture secretary Lisa Nandy is considering intervening in the $111 billion Paramount-Skydance takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery due to concerns over media ownership plurality in the UK. Paramount has until July 6 to respond.
UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is considering intervening in the $111 billion Warner Bros Discovery-Paramount Skydance merger due to concerns over news plurality and media ownership in the UK. Paramount has until July 6 to respond before a final decision.
Shutterstock has terminated its $3.7 billion acquisition deal due to a UK regulatory requirement for the company to divest its editorial business. The decision impacts the planned integration and future operations of Shutterstock.
The Trump administration, via the DOJ and 17 state attorneys general, has filed a civil suit against major egg producers, accusing them of a coordinated scheme to inflate egg prices by manipulating benchmark quotes from Urner Barry Publications.
A Las Vegas nurse practitioner, Marizel Yukee, faces charges in a $906 million scheme defrauding Medicare and TRICARE. Prosecutors allege she used illicit funds for a $594,000 Ferrari, an $865,000 necklace, a "million-dollar home" in Hawaii, and a Philippine beach resort, while targeting vulnerable patients with unnecessary treatments.
Three major egg producers, Cal-Maine Foods, Versova, and Hickman's Egg Ranch, have agreed to a $3.3 million settlement with the DOJ and 17 state attorneys general over allegations of price manipulation. The companies also agreed to donate 53 million eggs.
The NYT reports on hostility towards minority military members and blocked promotions, attributing it to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's "war on diversity." Meanwhile, the DoJ investigates California Governor Gavin Newsom. The article links these events to a broader culture war, citing the San Francisco Giants' Pride Night controversy and players protesting with Bible verses.
Billionaire investor Leon Black testified before the House Oversight Committee regarding $158 million in payments to Jeffrey Epstein. Black claimed ignorance of Epstein's "nefarious activity" and stated payments were for legitimate services, while denying abuse or sex trafficking.
The Trump administration's Department of Justice is investigating San Francisco Giants players for religious expression violations after they protested Pride Night, escalating a broader 'culture war' against diversity in the military and political opponents, while the Giants organization is criticized for its weak response.
Donald Trump has instructed the US Department of Justice to investigate oil companies for alleged price gouging, accusing them of not adequately lowering gas prices despite a sharp decline in crude oil costs following a US-Iran ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Brooklyn cafe Poetica posted on Instagram that Congressman Dan Goldman is not welcome after he visited with his daughter. The cafe cited his pro-Israel stance, calling him a "genocide enabler." The DOJ has opened an investigation into the cafe for potential discrimination.
