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Today: May 19, 2026
Today: May 19, 2026

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The Latest: Blanche faces questions from lawmakers over a fund to compensate Trump allies

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is appearing on Capitol Hill for his first congressional testimony since taking the reins at the Justice Department, as the agency faces intense scrutiny over its plans to create a $1.776 billion fund to pay allies of President Donald Trump who believe they were targeted politically

May 19, 2026
The Latest: Blanche faces questions from lawmakers over a fund to compensate Trump allies
World

Timeline of recent US-Cuba relations amid heightened tensions in Trump's second term

The possibility that the Justice Department could indict former Cuban leader Raúl Castro is pushing U.S. relations with the communist-run island to the foreground

May 19, 2026
Timeline of recent US-Cuba relations amid heightened tensions in Trump's second term
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Political

Rachel Maddow takes on the DOJ’s 150-year saga in a new book, 'Department of Fate'

Rachel Maddow is working on a new book about the Justice Department

May 19, 2026
Rachel Maddow takes on the DOJ’s 150-year saga in a new book, 'Department of Fate'
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance

What to know about Trump’s nearly $1.8B fund to compensate allies claiming political targeting

The Justice Department has announced a nearly $1.8 billion compensation fund for Trump allies who believe they were wrongly prosecuted by the Biden administration

May 19, 2026
What to know about Trump’s nearly $1.8B fund to compensate allies claiming political targeting
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say

The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter tell The Associated Press

May 16, 2026
Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say
Business|Crime|Economy|US|World

US Justice Dept close to dropping charges against India's Gautam Adani, sources say

The U.S.

May 14, 2026
US Justice Dept close to dropping charges against India's Gautam Adani, sources say
Arts|Education|Health|Political|World

Justice Department accuses Yale medical school of illegally using race in admissions

The Justice Department is accusing Yale University of illegally considering race in its medical school admissions

May 15, 2026
Justice Department accuses Yale medical school of illegally using race in admissions
Crime|Political|US|World

In new lawsuit, Justice Department challenges efforts to sanction Trump administration lawyers

The Justice Department is challenging efforts to sanction attorneys from the first and second Trump administrations, asserting in a lawsuit that the District of Columbia Bar is unfairly playing politics with the legal disciplinary process

May 14, 2026
In new lawsuit, Justice Department challenges efforts to sanction Trump administration lawyers
Crime

Inside the Justice Department’s shakeup of the John Brennan investigation

Inside the Justice Department’s shakeup of the John Brennan investigation

May 08, 2026
Inside the Justice Department’s shakeup of the John Brennan investigation
Business|Economy|Environment|Food

Trump administration settles meatpacking antitrust case in bid to bring down grocery prices

The Trump administration has reached a proposed settlement in an antitrust case against Agri Stats, a data-sharing company for the meatpacking industry

May 08, 2026
Trump administration settles meatpacking antitrust case in bid to bring down grocery prices
Crime

FBI seizure of Fulton County election ballots happened quickly after criminal probe opened, new timeline shows

FBI seizure of Fulton County election ballots happened quickly after criminal probe opened, new timeline shows

May 03, 2026
FBI seizure of Fulton County election ballots happened quickly after criminal probe opened, new timeline shows
World

Trump flexes executive power with unprecedented flouting of lower court rulings

The Trump administration has been found in violation of court rulings in an extraordinary number of lawsuits on a broad set of issues

May 02, 2026
Trump flexes executive power with unprecedented flouting of lower court rulings
Crime|Political|US

Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted again, in a probe over an online post officials call a Trump threat

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted again, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say constituted a threat against President Donald Trump

April 29, 2026
Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted again, in a probe over an online post officials call a Trump threat
Crime|Political|US

Fired prosecutor Maurene Comey's lawsuit belongs in federal court, judge rules

A federal judge says fired prosecutor Maurene Comey's wrongful termination claims belong in court rather than in administrative proceedings despite the government's efforts to move it out of court

April 28, 2026
Fired prosecutor Maurene Comey's lawsuit belongs in federal court, judge rules
Crime|Education|Political|US|World

Southern Poverty Law Center says its informant program was not kept secret from law enforcement

The Southern Poverty Law Center has told a federal court that law enforcement agencies knew for years that the nonprofit was paying informants to report on the movements of hate groups

April 28, 2026
Southern Poverty Law Center says its informant program was not kept secret from law enforcement
Election|Political|US|World

Trump push for state voter rolls rebuffed by courts as midterms near

As the U.S. midterm elections approach, Democrats are winning legal challenges to the Trump administration's push to obtain states' voter rolls, dealing a blow to the

April 28, 2026
Trump push for state voter rolls rebuffed by courts as midterms near
Crime|World

Family and friends hold vigil to mark one year since death of Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre

Family and friends hold vigil to mark one year since death of Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre

April 26, 2026
Family and friends hold vigil to mark one year since death of Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre
Crime|Political|US|World

Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions in move to ramp up capital punishment

The Justice Department will adopt firing squad as a permitted method of execution as the Trump administration moves to ramp up and expedite capital punishment cases

April 25, 2026
Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions in move to ramp up capital punishment
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing the way for Warsh

The Justice Department has ended its investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, clearing a major roadblock to the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as his successor

April 24, 2026
Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing the way for Warsh
Crime|Education

Trump administration’s indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center breaks with norms – and may lack evidence of criminal wrongdoing

It’s unusual for federal authorities to take this kind of action when federal funding is not involved. And the SPLC does not accept government grants.

April 24, 2026
Trump administration’s indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center breaks with norms – and may lack evidence of criminal wrongdoing
Crime|Political|US|World

US Justice Department watchdog to review release of Epstein files

The U.S.

April 23, 2026
US Justice Department watchdog to review release of Epstein files
Crime|Economy|Political|World

Trump’s DOJ has cut thousands of law-enforcement jobs while vowing to get tough on crime  

The Trump administration has cut more than 4,000 employees from some of the nation’s top law-enforcement agencies, even as it vowed

April 23, 2026
Trump’s DOJ has cut thousands of law-enforcement jobs while vowing to get tough on crime  
Crime

White House tells court it’s preserving presidential records even though DOJ said law is unconstitutional

White House tells court it’s preserving presidential records even though DOJ said law is unconstitutional

April 23, 2026
White House tells court it’s preserving presidential records even though DOJ said law is unconstitutional
Business|Crime|Health|World

The Gates Foundation is reviewing its Epstein ties as released emails raise questions for funders

The Gates Foundation confirmed Wednesday that it is reviewing its ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

April 22, 2026
The Gates Foundation is reviewing its Epstein ties as released emails raise questions for funders