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US Department of Justice
MediaBias News has published 12 stories involving US Department of Justice, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Politics · United StatesGarry Kasparov and Ivan Tiutrin warned of assassination risk
Garry Kasparov and his associate Ivan Tiutrin have been warned by US and Lithuanian security services that their lives are in danger. Kasparov stated the news was a shock, though not a surprise. The warnings follow an indictment by the US Department of Justice against five alleged Russian intelligence agents.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Politics · European UnionUS government joins Musk's challenge to EU's €120 million X fine
The US government has formally asked to join Elon Musk's legal fight against a €120 million fine imposed by the European Union on his platform X. Washington claims EU regulators exceeded their authority by fining an American company not operating within the bloc's jurisdiction.
European Union3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Media · United StatesJulian Assange returns to X with 'I'm back' post
Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has returned to the social media platform X after an absence of more than two years. He posted a message stating 'I'm back' and a photo from Sydney, Australia.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesNigerian National Charged With Illegal Voting in US Elections
A 56-year-old Nigerian national, Gladys Adaeze Okafor, has been arrested and charged with unlawfully voting in US elections. She allegedly voted in the 2022 midterm and 2024 presidential primary elections after falsely claiming US citizenship on voter registration forms.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Business & Economy · Middle EastUS seeks $61 million in crypto linked to Iran oil sales
US prosecutors are seeking to forfeit over $61 million in cryptocurrency allegedly linked to illicit Iranian oil sales. The funds were allegedly laundered through Binance accounts by two Chinese companies and intended to finance Iran's government, military, and the IRGC.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesAccenture to pay $25 million to settle US diversity hiring claims
Accenture has agreed to pay the US government $25 million to resolve allegations that it violated federal anti-discrimination requirements while certifying compliance for federal contracts. The company denies all allegations and admits no liability in the settlement.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Conflict & Security · United StatesUS Department of Justice appeals dismissal of human smuggling charges against Abrego Garcia
The US Department of Justice asked a federal appeals court on 17 August 2026 to reinstate human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, after a judge dismissed them in May. The judge ruled the prosecution was selective and vindictive, citing statements by then-Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. Abrego Garcia’s defence calls the case politically motivated.
United States5 min readTrust 78 · Craft 75 · Hype 15- Politics · United States
US Attorney General backs Pirro after Trump criticises Lincoln Memorial case
US Attorney General Todd Blanche publicly supported Jeanine Pirro after President Donald Trump criticised her handling of a vandalism case at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The Trump administration had fast-tracked a $14.7 million renovation of the pool ahead of Fourth of July celebrations, but the case was dismissed after allegations of flawed contractor work.
United States4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 58 · Hype 22 
Politics · United StatesTodd Blanche says Jan 6 rioters could seek compensation through existing process
Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that individuals involved in the 6 January 2021 Capitol riot may pursue compensation through existing legal mechanisms, despite declaring the anti-weaponisation fund dead. Left-rated outlets emphasised his refusal to condemn Trump’s pardons of rioters, while centre-rated digests focused on the fund’s termination.
United States4 min readTrust 68 · Craft 87 · Hype 18
Politics · United StatesUS military authorised to detain migrants in expanded border zones
The US Department of Justice issued an advisory opinion on 14 August 2026 permitting military personnel to detain migrants accused of trespassing in designated border zones. The move, part of the Trump administration’s border strategy, applies to six National Defense Areas in four states and has drawn legal scrutiny over its compliance with domestic law enforcement restrictions.
United States5 min readTrust 86 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Politics · United StatesAnti-abortion groups urge US attorney general to block abortion pill mailings
A coalition of anti-abortion groups, including Arkansas-based Family Council, has urged the US Department of Justice to halt the mailing of abortion pills, citing state laws that restrict the procedure. The letter follows Arkansas legislation prohibiting abortion except to save the mother’s life.
United States4 min readTrust 39 · Craft 59 · Hype 15- Politics · United States
New Mexico sues US Justice Department over blocked Epstein files at Zorro Ranch
New Mexico filed a federal lawsuit against the US Department of Justice and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, accusing them of withholding unredacted files critical to its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch. The state says repeated requests for information were ignored or denied, hindering its probe into alleged sex crimes.
United States4 min readTrust 86 · Craft 95 · Hype 12
