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Today: February 02, 2026
Today: February 02, 2026

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Justice Department faces hurdle in seeking case against Comey as judge finds constitutional problems

A federal judge says the Justice Department violated the constitutional rights of a close friend of James Comey and must return to him computer files that prosecutors had hoped to use for a potential criminal case against the former FBI director

Justice Department faces hurdle in seeking case against Comey as judge finds constitutional problems
Crime|Political|World

Justice Department asks appeals court to block judge's contempt inquiry in mass deportation case

The Justice Department has asked an appeals court to block a contempt investigation of the Trump administration for failing to turn around planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador in March

Justice Department asks appeals court to block judge's contempt inquiry in mass deportation case
Crime|Election|Finance|Sports|World

Justice Department sues Fulton County, Georgia, for 2020 ballot stubs and other election records

Justice Department sues Fulton County, Georgia, for 2020 ballot stubs and other election records

Justice Department sues Fulton County, Georgia, for 2020 ballot stubs and other election records
Business|Crime|US|World

The Justice Department can keep trying to reindict Letitia James, but is it worth the risks?

The Justice Department can keep trying to reindict Letitia James, but is it worth the risks?

The Justice Department can keep trying to reindict Letitia James, but is it worth the risks?
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Justice Department fails to reindict Letitia James for a second time

Justice Department fails to reindict Letitia James for a second time

Justice Department fails to reindict Letitia James for a second time
Business|Crime|World

Justice Department can unseal records from Epstein's 2019 sex trafficking case, judge says

A judge has ruled that secret grand jury transcripts from Jeffrey Epstein’s 2019 sex trafficking case can be made public

Justice Department can unseal records from Epstein's 2019 sex trafficking case, judge says
Crime|Political|World

Justice Department challenges court order limiting access to evidence in Comey investigation

The Justice Department has challenged a court order that complicated efforts to seek a new indictment against former FBI Director James Comey by making a trove of evidence off-limits to prosecutors

Justice Department challenges court order limiting access to evidence in Comey investigation
Crime|Political|US

Justice Department confirms in court filing it may prosecute Comey again

Justice Department confirms in court filing it may prosecute Comey again

Justice Department confirms in court filing it may prosecute Comey again
Crime|Political|US|World

Justice Department can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records, judge says

A federal judge in New York has granted the Justice Department’s request to publicly release grand jury transcripts and other material from Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex trafficking case, citing a new law that requires the government to open its files on Jeffrey Epstein and his longtime confidant

Justice Department can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records, judge says
Crime|Political|World

Judge says Ghislaine Maxwell court documents can be released as part of the push for information on Jeffrey Epstein

Judge says Ghislaine Maxwell court documents can be released as part of the push for information on Jeffrey Epstein

Judge says Ghislaine Maxwell court documents can be released as part of the push for information on Jeffrey Epstein
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

How the rich and powerful jockey for pardons from Trump

How the rich and powerful jockey for pardons from Trump

How the rich and powerful jockey for pardons from Trump
Crime|Political|US

Bondi says judges are engaging in an ‘unconscionable campaign of bias’ against Lindsey Halligan

Bondi says judges are engaging in an ‘unconscionable campaign of bias’ against Lindsey Halligan

Bondi says judges are engaging in an ‘unconscionable campaign of bias’ against Lindsey Halligan
Crime|World

Judge deals setback to Justice Department effort to seek new indictment against Comey

A federal judge has dealt a setback to Justice Department efforts to seek a new indictment against former FBI Director James Comey

Judge deals setback to Justice Department effort to seek new indictment against Comey
Crime|Political|US|World

Federal judge in Florida orders unsealing of grand jury transcripts and records in Epstein probe

Federal judge in Florida orders unsealing of grand jury transcripts and records in Epstein probe

Federal judge in Florida orders unsealing of grand jury transcripts and records in Epstein probe
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|Sports

Judges lash out at Justice Department for still listing Lindsey Halligan on court documents

Judges lash out at Justice Department for still listing Lindsey Halligan on court documents

Judges lash out at Justice Department for still listing Lindsey Halligan on court documents
Business|Crime|US

Grand jury declines to re-indict Letitia James

Grand jury declines to re-indict Letitia James

Grand jury declines to re-indict Letitia James
Arts|Business|Crime|Entertainment

Trump pardons former top entertainment executive who was charged by his own Justice Department

Trump pardons former top entertainment executive who was charged by his own Justice Department

Trump pardons former top entertainment executive who was charged by his own Justice Department
Crime|US|World

Ghislaine Maxwell will make new plea to judge to let her out of prison

Ghislaine Maxwell will make new plea to judge to let her out of prison

Ghislaine Maxwell will make new plea to judge to let her out of prison
Crime|Interview|Political|US|World

House Republicans subpoena Jack Smith for closed-door interview about his prosecutions of Trump

The Republican-led House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith for a closed-door interview later this month even though he had earlier volunteered to appear for an open hearing about his prosecutions of President Donald Trump

House Republicans subpoena Jack Smith for closed-door interview about his prosecutions of Trump
Crime|US

US Justice Department seeks to dismiss Maurene Comey lawsuit on procedural grounds

The U.S. Justice Department is seeking dismissal of a lawsuit that fired former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey brought against it, saying she didn't properly follow administrative complaint procedures before suing

US Justice Department seeks to dismiss Maurene Comey lawsuit on procedural grounds
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Justice Department expands legal action against states that have refused its demands for voter data

The U.S. Justice Department is suing six more states in its ongoing campaign to obtain voter data and other election information

Justice Department expands legal action against states that have refused its demands for voter data
Crime|Political|US

From White House adviser to Trump’s handpicked prosecutor: 63 days with Lindsey Halligan

From White House adviser to Trump’s handpicked prosecutor: 63 days with Lindsey Halligan

From White House adviser to Trump’s handpicked prosecutor: 63 days with Lindsey Halligan
Arts|Crime|Political|World

Justice Department could present a new indictment against James Comey to a grand jury this week

Justice Department could present a new indictment against James Comey to a grand jury this week

Justice Department could present a new indictment against James Comey to a grand jury this week
Crime|US|World

Trump promised a San Francisco crime crackdown. His administration did the opposite

U.S. President Donald Trump vowed this year to flood San Francisco with federal agents – and even soldiers – to crack down on crime.

Trump promised a San Francisco crime crackdown. His administration did the opposite
Crime|US|World

Justice Department announces the arrest of Afghan national accused of making bomb threats online

Justice Department announces the arrest of Afghan national accused of making bomb threats online

Justice Department announces the arrest of Afghan national accused of making bomb threats online
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Key figure in Comey case sues to block use of evidence as DOJ mulls second indictment

A key figure in the Trump administration's now-dismissed criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey has asked a federal judge to bar

Key figure in Comey case sues to block use of evidence as DOJ mulls second indictment
Crime|Political|US

Government push to unseal court records offers clues about what could be in the Epstein files

It's not clear when the Justice Department will release its files on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and longtime confidant Ghislaine Maxwell

Government push to unseal court records offers clues about what could be in the Epstein files
Crime|US|World

Justice Department asks judge for permission to release records from Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell investigations

Justice Department asks judge for permission to release records from Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell investigations

Justice Department asks judge for permission to release records from Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell investigations
Crime|Political|US|World

US Justice Department plans gun rights office within civil rights unit

By David Hood-Nuño and Sarah N.

US Justice Department plans gun rights office within civil rights unit
Crime|US

Dismissal of Comey, James cases won't be the final word. Here's what the path ahead may look like

A federal judge’s dismissal of criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney Letitia James, two political foes of President Donald Trump, won’t be the final word on the matter

Dismissal of Comey, James cases won't be the final word. Here's what the path ahead may look like
Business|Crime|Political|World

Judge gives Justice Department a day to detail Ghislaine Maxwell trial materials to be released

A federal judge has given the Justice Department a day to say what materials it plans to make publicly available from the file it built to prosecute Ghislaine Maxwell in the sex trafficking case brought against her after financier Jeffrey Epstein died

Judge gives Justice Department a day to detail Ghislaine Maxwell trial materials to be released
Crime|Political|US|World

US judge tosses cases against ex-FBI chief Comey, New York AG James

By Sarah N.

US judge tosses cases against ex-FBI chief Comey, New York AG James
Business|Crime|Political|World

Justice Department renews bid to unseal Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury materials

The Justice Department has renewed its request to unseal transcripts of grand jury proceedings that led to sex trafficking charges against Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell

Justice Department renews bid to unseal Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury materials
Crime|US

Justice Department renews request for NY judges to release Epstein-related grand jury transcripts

Justice Department renews request for NY judges to release Epstein-related grand jury transcripts

Justice Department renews request for NY judges to release Epstein-related grand jury transcripts
Crime|Political|US

Justice Department again asks judge to unseal Epstein grand jury testimony after Congress passes law

Justice Department again asks judge to unseal Epstein grand jury testimony after Congress passes law

Justice Department again asks judge to unseal Epstein grand jury testimony after Congress passes law
Crime|US|World

Republicans hyped the Epstein files for years. Now Trump is under pressure to deliver

The Justice Department is on the clock to release files relating to Jeffrey Epstein after President Donald Trump signed a measure passed by Congress

Republicans hyped the Epstein files for years. Now Trump is under pressure to deliver
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Political|World

Epstein's accusers grapple with complex emotions about promised release of Justice Department files

Trump has signed legislation compelling the Justice Department to release the files on Jeffrey Epstein

Epstein's accusers grapple with complex emotions about promised release of Justice Department files
Crime|Political|World

More charges are possible against John Bolton, Justice Department says

More charges are possible against John Bolton, Justice Department says

More charges are possible against John Bolton, Justice Department says
Crime|Political|US|World

Justice Department insists Comey indictment was properly approved as it tries to keep case afloat

The Trump-appointed prosecutor overseeing the James Comey case is insisting in a new court filing that the full grand jury approved the final indictment against the former FBI director

Justice Department insists Comey indictment was properly approved as it tries to keep case afloat
Crime|US|World

Justice Department is examining handling of mortgage fraud investigation into Sen. Adam Schiff

The Justice Department is examining the handling of the mortgage fraud investigation into Sen. Adam Schiff

Justice Department is examining handling of mortgage fraud investigation into Sen. Adam Schiff
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US

How Trump reversed course on the Epstein files as his administration faces lingering suspicion about their release

How Trump reversed course on the Epstein files as his administration faces lingering suspicion about their release

How Trump reversed course on the Epstein files as his administration faces lingering suspicion about their release
Crime|Political|World

House moves to repeal controversial ‘Arctic Frost’ provision that allows GOP senators to seek $500,000 payouts

House moves to repeal controversial ‘Arctic Frost’ provision that allows GOP senators to seek $500,000 payouts

House moves to repeal controversial ‘Arctic Frost’ provision that allows GOP senators to seek $500,000 payouts
Crime|Political|US|World

US Justice Dept denies misconduct allegations in Comey criminal case

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US Justice Dept denies misconduct allegations in Comey criminal case
Business|Crime|Finance|Political|US

US Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida indicted on charges of stealing $5M in disaster funds

U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida has been indicted on charges accusing her of stealing federal disaster funds and using the money to aid her 2021 campaign, the Justice Department said Wednesday

US Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida indicted on charges of stealing $5M in disaster funds
Crime|Political|US|World

New hurdle in Comey case as Trump's Justice Department faces questions about the grand jury process

The prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey has hit another hurdle

New hurdle in Comey case as Trump's Justice Department faces questions about the grand jury process
Crime|Political|US|World

What's next now that Trump has signed bill releasing the Epstein files

President Donald Trump has signed a bill to compel the Justice Department to make public its case files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

What's next now that Trump has signed bill releasing the Epstein files
Crime|Political|US|World

Congress acts swiftly to force release of Epstein files, and Trump agrees to sign bill

Both the House and Senate have acted decisively to pass a bill to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Congress acts swiftly to force release of Epstein files, and Trump agrees to sign bill
Crime

FBI and Justice Department struggle to beat back conspiracies their leaders once fanned

FBI and Justice Department struggle to beat back conspiracies their leaders once fanned

FBI and Justice Department struggle to beat back conspiracies their leaders once fanned
Crime|Political|US|World

Judge says James Comey indictment may be tainted by ‘profound investigative missteps’

Judge says James Comey indictment may be tainted by ‘profound investigative missteps’

Judge says James Comey indictment may be tainted by ‘profound investigative missteps’
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

What’s next for the Epstein files after Trump’s social media posts

President Donald Trump says he would sign a bill to force the Justice Department to release the case files it has collected on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein

What’s next for the Epstein files after Trump’s social media posts
Crime|Political|US

Judge scolds Justice Department for 'profound investigative missteps' in Comey case

A federal judge says the Justice Department engaged in a “disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps” when it secured an indictment against former FBI Director James Comey

Judge scolds Justice Department for 'profound investigative missteps' in Comey case
Crime|Political|US|World

What to know about the controversial ‘Arctic Frost’ provision tucked into the funding bill that’s dividing GOP lawmakers

What to know about the controversial ‘Arctic Frost’ provision tucked into the funding bill that’s dividing GOP lawmakers

What to know about the controversial ‘Arctic Frost’ provision tucked into the funding bill that’s dividing GOP lawmakers
Political

Trump urges Republicans to vote to release Epstein files, marking stark reversal

Trump urges Republicans to vote to release Epstein files, marking stark reversal

Trump urges Republicans to vote to release Epstein files, marking stark reversal
Crime|Political|World

In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files

President Donald Trump said House Republicans should vote to release the files in the Jeffrey Epstein case, a startling reversal after previously fighting the proposal as a growing number of those in his own party supported it

In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files
Arts|Crime|Political|US|World

Justice Department quietly replaced 'identical' Trump signatures on recent pardons

President Donald Trump is facing new scrutiny over the use of a replicated signature on several recent pardons

Justice Department quietly replaced 'identical' Trump signatures on recent pardons
Crime|Political|US|World

US Justice Department targets judicial 'obstacles' in immigration, antifa cases, email shows

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US Justice Department targets judicial 'obstacles' in immigration, antifa cases, email shows
Crime|Political|US

Bill Pulte refers Rep. Eric Swalwell to the Justice Department over mortgage fraud allegations

Bill Pulte refers Rep. Eric Swalwell to the Justice Department over mortgage fraud allegations

Bill Pulte refers Rep. Eric Swalwell to the Justice Department over mortgage fraud allegations
Crime|Election|Finance|US|World

Johnson shifts strategy on Epstein files vote – as GOP leaders brace for mass defections

Johnson shifts strategy on Epstein files vote – as GOP leaders brace for mass defections

Johnson shifts strategy on Epstein files vote – as GOP leaders brace for mass defections
Crime|US|World

James Comey and Letitia James press for dismissal of their cases, challenge prosecutor's appointment

Lawyers for two of President Donald Trump’s foes who've been charged by the Justice Department have asked a federal judge to dismiss the cases against them, saying the prosecutor who secured the indictments was illegally installed

James Comey and Letitia James press for dismissal of their cases, challenge prosecutor's appointment
Crime|US|World

Conservative influencers defend Trump as House prepares to vote on releasing Epstein files

Some prominent conservative influencers sought to downplay newly released emails from Jeffrey Epstein in which the convicted sex offender wrote

Conservative influencers defend Trump as House prepares to vote on releasing Epstein files
Crime|Election|Finance|US

Judge hears arguments Thursday in bid by James Comey and Letitia James to disqualify Lindsey Halligan

Judge hears arguments Thursday in bid by James Comey and Letitia James to disqualify Lindsey Halligan

Judge hears arguments Thursday in bid by James Comey and Letitia James to disqualify Lindsey Halligan
Crime|Political|World

DOJ drafts legal opinion backing immunity for US troops involved in boat strikes, sources say

The Justice Department has provided a legal justification that makes clear that U.S. military personnel involved in strikes against suspected drug-trafficking vessels are immune

DOJ drafts legal opinion backing immunity for US troops involved in boat strikes, sources say