Jianfei Lu, 31, was sentenced to 15 years in prison and fined US$25 million for laundering over US$92 million for Mexican drug cartels. The US Justice Department highlighted his role in using shell companies to process illicit funds.
The US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general by a 50-49 vote on Saturday, securing President Donald Trump's control over the Department of Justice following a contentious confirmation fight.
The US Justice Department seeks to dismiss charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing new evidence attributing the damage to a flawed contractor installation and rush to complete the project before the America 250 celebration.
The US Justice Department under President Donald Trump has withdrawn subpoenas issued to New York Times reporters, which demanded sources for a report on security concerns regarding a Qatari-donated Air Force One. The NYT challenged the move as press intimidation, citing First Amendment violations, a stance supported by Reporters Without Borders.
The US Justice Department under Donald Trump withdrew subpoenas demanding New York Times journalists disclose sources for a report on security concerns regarding a Qatari-donated Air Force One, an action the NYT called a First Amendment violation.
The US Department of Justice announced federal employees can now install TikTok on government devices, reversing a 2022 ban. This decision follows the creation of TikTok USDS Joint Venture, majority-owned by American investors, which revised the app's algorithm and cybersecurity to address national security concerns.
Alibaba and its US payment processor, AUS Merchant Services, will pay $600 million to resolve allegations of failing to prevent illegal drug sales on their platforms. The companies agreed to non-prosecution agreements, admitting to violations of the US Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
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'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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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 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 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.
