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Politics · United StatesProsecutor Resigns, Accuses US Attorney of Interference in 'Broadview Six' Case
Prosecutor Sheri Mecklenburg resigned from the 'Broadview Six' case, accusing U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros of interference. She stated Boutros directed felony charges against her objection, while the Justice Department rejected her claim.
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Politics · United StatesDOJ Finds UCSF Medical School Discriminated Against White and Asian Applicants
The Department of Justice has concluded its investigation into the University of California, San Francisco's medical school admissions, finding that it discriminated against white and Asian applicants. UCSF disputes the findings and plans to work with the DOJ.
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Politics · United StatesProsecutors Probe Jeffrey Epstein's Estate Executors
Federal prosecutors in Manhattan have opened an investigation into Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn, who served as Jeffrey Epstein's lawyer and accountant and now manage his estate. The probe involves witness interviews and document requests.
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Politics · United StatesHouse Republicans release Jack Smith probe transcripts
House Republicans have released six transcripts from the investigation into former Special Counsel Jack Smith. The transcripts include testimony from former prosecutors and a DOJ inspector general agent concerning the collection of phone records, with allegations of improper subpoenas targeting Republican lawmakers.
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Politics · United StatesJudge dismisses Trump administration's voter data lawsuit
A federal judge in Washington has dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit seeking the state's voter registration data. This ruling represents the 25th consecutive court defeat for the Justice Department in its attempts to obtain state voter rolls.
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Politics · United StatesDOJ charges 16 people in seven states for election crimes
The Department of Justice announced charges against 16 individuals across seven states for election crimes, including noncitizens casting ballots. The indictments cover illegal voting, voter registration, fraud, and firearm offenses.
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PoliticsDOJ legal opinion finds handgun sales ban for 18-20 year olds unconstitutional
A new legal opinion from the Justice Department states that a federal law prohibiting licensed dealers from selling handguns to individuals aged 18-20 is unconstitutional. The opinion suggests federal prosecutors may stop pursuing felony charges against dealers selling to this age group, though it is not legally binding.
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Politics · United StatesSupreme Court rejects Trump mail-voting overhaul plan
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled against Donald Trump's plan to significantly alter national mail-voting rules. Following the decision, voting rights groups announced a voter protection campaign, while the Department of Justice and Homeland Security pursue separate election-related investigations.
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Politics · United StatesFBI agent recommended criminal probe into Elon Musk, email shows
An FBI agent recommended opening a criminal investigation into Elon Musk and officials at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, according to a declassified email. The agent cited Musk's statements about non-compliance with a 'Five Things' directive and his ownership of X.
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PoliticsUS Attorney General Todd Blanche: DOJ to probe AI crimes, not regulate
US Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Department of Justice will investigate AI-related crimes but will not be a regulatory body for the technology. He accused Democrats of using the AI debate to influence the midterm elections and prefers a restrained approach to enforcement actions against AI companies.
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Politics · United StatesJD Vance Announces Suspension of 870,000 Borrowers for Suspected Fraud
Vice President JD Vance announced that approximately 870,000 borrowers suspected of pandemic-era fraud will be suspended from future federal small-business loans. These individuals are linked to an estimated $39 billion in alleged fraud, with over 80 people charged in connection with $245 million.
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Politics · United StatesDOJ charges five in election cases across three states
The Justice Department has filed election-related charges against five individuals in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Wisconsin. The defendants include four noncitizens accused of voting and one U.S. citizen accused of aiding fraudulent registration.
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Politics · United StatesJudge orders Trump administration to name architects of $1.8bn fund
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to disclose the individuals who designed the $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund'. The fund, intended to compensate those claiming government 'weaponization and lawfare', has been rescinded by Attorney General Todd Blanche.
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Politics · United StatesJudge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Against California Transgender Sports Policy
A federal judge dismissed a Department of Justice lawsuit challenging California's policies on transgender athletes. The judge ruled the DOJ did not give California adequate prior notice before threatening to withhold $44 billion in education funds. The DOJ is reviewing an appeal.
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Politics · United StatesUS sues Kansas school district over transgender student policies
The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools, alleging its transgender student policies violate federal law. The school district maintains its policies are compliant with federal regulations.
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PoliticsDOJ report criticizes FBI memo targeting Catholic ideology
A Department of Justice report has sharply criticized an FBI memo that linked "radical-traditionalist Catholic ideology" to domestic violent extremism. The report found the memo to be a "grave failure" and an "abuse of power," while the FBI had initiated the investigation based on an individual with violent online posts.
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PoliticsSean Duffy teases fraud crackdown with DHS and DOJ
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy teased an upcoming "unprecedented fraud crackdown" on X, indicating a coordinated effort with the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice. The announcement is expected Monday.
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Politics · United StatesHonduran National Charged with Voter Registration Fraud in California
A Honduran national, Darwin Jonathan Rivera Flores, has been arrested and federally charged with two felonies in California for allegedly registering to vote while falsely claiming U.S. citizenship. Prosecutors state this is the first arrest in a broader election fraud crackdown.
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PoliticsUS Justice Department sues four states over immigrant tuition laws
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed lawsuits against Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington. The department alleges that state laws offering in-state tuition and financial aid to undocumented students discriminate against U.S. citizens and violate federal law.
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Politics · United StatesWyoming Governor Questions DOJ Election Observers' Conduct
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has asked the state attorney general to investigate the conduct of U.S. Justice Department election observers during the state's primary election. Gordon described the observers' behaviour as "aggressive" and "irregular."
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