House looks to try again on surveillance authority reauthorization - Roll Call House lawmakers moved forward with another push to consider a bill that would reauthorize a powerful surveillance authority. Roll Call · Apr 11, 2024
Ohtani Translator Stole Over $16 Mn From Dodgers Star The former Japanese-language translator for Shohei Ohtani was charged with bank fraud on Thursday for stealing more than $16 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar to pay gambling debts. International Business Times · Apr 11, 2024
Many FBI agents are struggling to make ends meet. Housing costs are to blame FBI agents in high-cost areas can face long commutes and trouble paying the bills. Their advocates are asking for a housing allowance to lighten the load. WEKU · Apr 11, 2024
Here's the new plan to boost background checks for guns bought at shows or online The Justice Department's new rule requires background checks for all gun sales, not just ones sold at gun stores. Attorney General Merrick Garland said it will save lives. WEKU · Apr 11, 2024
US will require background checks for gun shows and online firearm sales ‘Historic’ action by justice department closes ‘doggone dangerous’ loophole in Biden administration’s fight against gun violence The Guardian - US · Apr 11, 2024
Alabama Man Arrested For Detonating Explosive Device Outside AG Office Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert, 26, arrested for detonating explosive device outside Alabama AG's office. No injuries reported. Top News · Apr 10, 2024
Legal opinion gives Treasury leeway ahead of debt limit fight - Roll Call A newly released 2021 Justice Department legal opinion holds that the Treasury Department has wiggle room to maintain higher cash balances. Roll Call · Apr 10, 2024
US Climate Lawsuits: Comparing Swiss Women's Landmark Victory Swiss women's victory in climate case and rise of US climate lawsuits highlight legal system's role in environmental protection. Top News · Apr 10, 2024
Guatemala President Seeks Constitutional Backing To Fire Top Prosecutor Consuelo Porras, listed as corrupt and undemocratic by the US Justice Department, was appointed by Arevalo's predecessor and led efforts to have the newcomer's election victory overturned. Latin Times · Apr 9, 2024
Justice Department Rejects GOP Demand For Special Counsel Audio Justice Department resists GOP demands for unredacted materials related to Biden probe, potential legal battle looming. Top News · Apr 8, 2024
House subpoena lawsuit risks change to oversight power - Roll Call The House Judiciary Committee has teed up a high-stakes legal clash with the Justice Department over congressional subpoena power. Roll Call · Apr 8, 2024
Man Arrested For Arson At Sen. Bernie Sanders' Office 35-year-old man arrested for arson at Sen. Bernie Sanders' office in Vermont. No injuries reported. Suspect could face prison time if convicted. Top News · Apr 8, 2024
Man Arrested For Alleged Arson At Bernie Sanders' Office 35-year-old man arrested for arson at Sen. Bernie Sanders' office in Vermont. No injuries reported. Investigation ongoing. Top News · Apr 7, 2024
Colorado Woman Convicted In Capitol Riot Faces Prison Sentence Rebecca Lavrenz, the 'J6 Praying Grandma,' convicted for Capitol riot involvement, faces potential prison time and fines. Debate ensues over free speech ri... Top News · Apr 7, 2024
Salon · Apr 6, 2024 How Merrick Garland lost the Trump war Garland's plodding, cautious investigation undermined itself from the start — and played into Trump's hands
Axios · Apr 5, 2024 Judge in Trump classified docs case faces mounting scrutiny Legal experts have raised questions about Aileen Cannon's qualifications to continue overseeing the case.
WEKU · Apr 5, 2024 Black market cannabis thrives in California despite legalization Marijuana legalization was expected to bring the industry out of the shadows. But in some states, the black market is alive and well.
Top News · Apr 5, 2024 Trump Ally Clark Broke Ethics Rule In Election Subversion Ethics panel finds Trump ally Jeffrey Clark violated rules in election subversion attempts, raising questions about his involvement.
Top News · Apr 5, 2024 U.S. Justice Department To Meet Boeing Crash Victims' Lawyers U.S. Justice Department's exclusive meeting with Boeing 737 MAX crash victims' lawyers for thorough investigation into fatal incidents.
WEKU · Apr 5, 2024 ATF: 68,000 guns were illegally trafficked through unlicensed dealers over 5 years The more than 68,000 illegally trafficked firearms represents 54% of such weapons in the U.S. between 2017 and 2021, Justice Department officials said.
Kiplinger · Apr 4, 2024 What To Know About Alphabet's Rumored HubSpot Bid Alphabet is talking to advisers about a possible takeover offer for HubSpot, according to media reports. Here's what you need to know.
Reason · Apr 4, 2024 Man Sentenced to 37 Years for Shooting Targeted at Muslims From a Justice Department press release yesterday: A Dallas man was sentenced today to 37 years in prison, with credit for time served in state custody, following his guilty plea to hate crime charges arising out of a fatal shooting at a car repair shop. On Sept. 14, 2023, Anthony…
WEKU · Apr 4, 2024 DOJ takes a stand against war crimes in Ukraine. In Gaza war, it's been nearly silent The Justice Department has taken an active — and public — stand against alleged Russian war crimes in Ukraine. But it's been nearly silent on possible war crimes in the Israel-Hamas war.
Top News · Apr 2, 2024 Warner Bros. Discovery Board Members Resign Amid Antitrust Investigation Steven Miron and Steven Newhouse resign from Warner Bros. Discovery board amid antitrust investigation. Board size reduced due to conflict of interest conc...
Latin Times · Apr 1, 2024 Trump Allies Plan to Amend Civil Rights Laws, Focusing on 'Anti-White Racism' Media report describes efforts where the Justice Department would push to eliminate or change programs focused on discrimination against people of color