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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
