All news on the topic: Department of Justice

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Senate fast-tracks bill to release Epstein records following overwhelming House vote
Legislation would next go to Trump, who indicated he would sign the bill after he and his allies backed down from opposition.
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Trump’s attempt to hide Epstein records collapses as Congress forces release
Additional files concerning the disgraced pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein will be made public, as Congress approved a bill requiring the Justice Department to release all files within 30 days.
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Meta wins antitrust case as US judge rules Instagram and WhatsApp purchases were legal
A US district judge in Washington has ruled that Facebook-parent Meta Platforms did not violate antitrust laws with its acquisitions of photo-sharing app Instagram and messaging service WhatsApp more than a decade ago.
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Trump reverses stance and urges House Republicans to release Epstein files
President Donald Trump has urged House Republicans to vote for the release of the so-called Epstein files, marking a dramatic reversal after he previously opposed the proposal.
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Harris calls Trump a ‘tyrant’ and hints at a possible 2028 White House run after Trump defeat
Kamala Harris mentioned in her first British interview since losing to Donald Trump that she might run for the White House again.
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Former FBI director James Comey indicted for false statements and obstruction of Congress
James Comey, the former FBI director and one of Donald Trump’s most frequent targets, was indicted on Thursday on one count of making a false statement to Congress and one count of obstruction of a congressional proceeding, the latest move in the president’s retribution campaign against his political adversaries.
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US Appeals Court says Trump’s tariffs unconstitutional but keeps them in place for now
Donald Trump’s tariffs are unconstitutional, but they can remain in place for now, the US Court of Appeals has said.
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Foreign criminals in Britain to be deported immediately after sentencing
Foreign criminals will be sent "packing" and deported immediately when they receive a custodial sentence, the Justice Secretary has pledged.
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US authorities dismantle smuggling ring, indict 14 suspects
A federal indictment charges 14 individuals with operating a large-scale scheme to smuggle migrants into the U.S.
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Charges against New York mayor dismissed due to his support for mass deportations
Federal prosecutors dropped bribery and fraud charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, pointing to his support for the deportation of illegal immigrants. The case may be reconsidered after the 2025 election.
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US judge allows tens of thousands of federal workers to take Trump buyout
Tens of thousands of U.S. civil servants were approved to accept a buyout from Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday after a federal judge authorized the unprecedented downsizing initiative to move forward.
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Elon Musk designated as a ’special government employee,’ according to the White House
Elon Musk is officially serving under President Donald Trump as a special government employee, according to a White House official.
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Russia utilized US banks to transfer billions to Turkey, evading sanctions, according to WSJ
A U.S. Justice Department investigation found that Russia funneled billions of dollars through American banks to Turkey in 2022, using the Akkuyu nuclear power plant project as cover to evade sanctions, according to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
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Philippines may pursue €2 million allegedly stashed by crime boss in Cyprus
Philippine authorities have charged Huang Zhiyang with human trafficking, sued him for alleged money laundering, and frozen his accounts. But they were unaware of funds he holds in Cyprus.
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Athira Pharma settles for $4 million over research misconduct allegations
U.S. pharmaceutical company pays $4.07 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act (FCA)...
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Texas smuggling kingpin sentenced to 40 years in jail
A U.S. federal court on Wednesday sentenced a Mexican national to 40 years in prison for his role in a human smuggling operation that tragically claimed the lives of eight people near Del Rio, Texas.
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Inside search for Sebastian Rogers, 15, as teen missing for almost 2 weeks
It's been almost two full weeks since 15-year-old Sebastian Rogers went missing from his Tennessee home. The desperate search has so far yielded no results as hope dwindles
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TikTok could be unavailable in the US as bill gains traction in the House
A bill that could lead to the popular video-sharing app TikTok being unavailable in the United States is quickly gaining traction in the House as lawmakers voice concerns about the potential for the platform to surveil and manipulate Americans
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Former Iranian-owned Boeing plane linked to terrorist group returned to the US
The US government seized a Boeing 747 cargo plane in Florida, alleging violations of export control laws involving a sanctioned Iranian airline and a state-owned Venezuelan firm
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Trump has 'skeletons in his cupboard' that could ruin his 2024 White House bid
As the race for the 2024 Republican candidate got underway with the Iowa caucus on Monday, former President Donald Trump took a lead in the ballots, winning 51 per cent of the votes
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Lawyer representing Epstein victims says Prince Andrew CCTV will be made public
Top American lawyer Spencer Kuvin represents nine victims of Epstein and tonight called for Andrew to travel to the US to speak to authorities.
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Inside the world’s 10 worst prisons from cannibal lags to locked up 11-year-olds
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT. The world's worst prisons include Camp 14 Kaechon in North Korea in which inmates as young as 11 are forced into labour and Gldani Prison in Georgia where guards were exposed for rape
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Sixth prisoner dies within five weeks at jail where Donald Trump was arrested
Ten inmates in Fulton County Jail, Georgia, have died in 2023 alone. A number of those hadn't even been convicted of a crime and simply couldn't afford the bond
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Gunman who 'hated Black people' kills 3 in shop after writing racist manifesto
The gunman who murdered three in a Dollar General in Jacksonville, Florida, left behind a racist manifesto that said 'he hated Black people' and wanted to kill them, local authorities have revealed
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All charges Trump faces and what happens next including effect on president bid
Donald Trump has been charged with four counts of trying to overturn the 2020 election in relation to the deadly January 6 riot, but he is still running for president