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DOJ watchdog: federal prison not doing enough to prevent inmate suicides

3:45pm September 26, 2024

Lewisburg federal prison, a facility located in central Pennsylvania where thousands of inmates often pass through on their way to other federal institutions, was found to have problems with addressing mental health risks, healthcare quality, leaking infrastructure and employee conduct.

Why Russia's broadcaster RT turned to covertly funding American pro-Trump influencers

5:00am September 26, 2024

RT was long known to be a source of Russian propaganda. But a recent indictment of two employees for covertly funneling $10 million to pro-Trump influencers shines a light on its covert activities.

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DOJ investigates Mississippi sheriff's office following 'Goon Squad' torture case

12:00pm September 21, 2024

Last year, two Black men were beaten and tasered by six officers in a no-warrant house raid. Since then, the Justice Department said it got more complaints regarding similar instances by the deputies.

Court Hearing Held To Decide Trial Start Date In Trump's Federal Election Case

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Trump Jan. 6 case gets its first hearing since the Supreme Court's immunity ruling

5:05am September 05, 2024

Lawyers for the government's special counsel and former President Donald Trump are set to clash in court in Washington over how the election interference case against him will proceed.

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Attorney General Garland And Ukrainian Counterpart Kostin Hold Signing Ceremony

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U.S. accuses Russia of sophisticated influence campaigns against U.S. voters

2:18pm September 04, 2024

The U.S. government accused Russia of trying to interfere with this year's elections and announced new steps to counter those actions.

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U.S. charges Hamas leaders with terrorism over October attack in Israel

6:01pm September 03, 2024

The Justice Department is charging six Hamas leaders with terrorism, including the architect of the group’s deadly Oct. 7 attack against Israel.

Judge In Trump's Election Obstruction Case Holds Gag Order Hearing

Justice Department wants more time on Trump election interference case

7:38pm August 08, 2024

by Carrie Johnson

The Justice Department is asking for more time to share next steps in the federal election interference case against former President Donald Trump.

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A man has been arrested for allegedly plotting to kill U.S. leaders

4:19am August 07, 2024

by Ayana Archie

Asif Merchant allegedly paid undercover officers $5,000 as an advance to execute his plan, the Justice Department said.

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Justice Dept. claims TikTok collected views on issues like abortion and gun control

4:43am July 27, 2024

by The Associated Press

The US Justice Department late Friday accused TikTok of harnessing the capability to gather bulk information on users based on views on divisive social issues like gun control, abortion and religion.

U.S. authorities arrest top Sinaloa cartel leader and son of 'El Chapo'

10:51pm July 25, 2024

by The Associated Press

Ismael Zambada, a historic leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, and Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of another cartel leader, were arrested by U.S. authorities in Texas, the U.S. Justice Department said.