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Joe diGenova resigns from Trump probe after dispute with AG
Joe diGenova, the top prosecutor in a Justice Department probe into former officials targeting Donald Trump, has resigned. His departure followed a tense phone call with Attorney General Todd Blanche and could lead to further delays in the investigation.
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Politics · United StatesAfghan woman deported via secret court after aiding terror plot
The Justice Department announced the deportation of Nazira Haji Zada, an Afghan woman accused of aiding a terror plot. Her case was the first to use the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, a secretive tribunal established 30 years ago, which had not been activated until this summer.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificUS seizes crypto tied to Chinese scam marketplace Xinbi
The Justice Department and Treasury Department have taken action against Xinbi Guarantee, a Chinese-language marketplace operating on Telegram. Authorities seized Telegram channels and cryptocurrency wallets tied to the platform, which allegedly served as an escrow service for online scam centers.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS Justice Department denies pausing cooperation with Canada
The US Justice Department has denied reports that it ordered a pause in cooperation with the Canadian government. The alleged directive came amid ongoing trade disputes and tariffs between the two nations.
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Republican effort to prosecute Fauci for contempt stalls
A Republican effort to prosecute Dr. Anthony Fauci for contempt of Congress has stalled. This comes after a GOP-led Senate committee voted to hold him in contempt three weeks ago, with some administration officials now questioning the legal approach.
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Politics · United StatesTrump intervened to force Live Nation settlement, reports say
President Trump personally intervened to push the Justice Department toward a settlement with Live Nation in an antitrust case, according to reports. The intervention reportedly occurred shortly before a trial was set to begin, following meetings between the company's CEO and White House officials.
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US Justice Department probes alleged conspiracy against Trump over Mar-a-Lago search
Justice Department investigators are examining whether officials conspired against Donald Trump, seeking voluntary interviews about the 2022 FBI search of his Mar-a-Lago estate. The inquiry, based in Florida, also revisits Russian interference in the 2016 election.
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Politics · United StatesTrump task force pushed Ivy League settlements despite weak evidence, whistleblower says
A whistleblower alleges a Trump administration task force pressured Ivy League universities into settlements despite incomplete investigations or no evidence of legal violations. The complaint, filed by former Justice Department lawyer Haley Van Erem, claims the probes were politically driven and disregarded constitutional protections.
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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.
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Politics · United StatesUS Attorney General Todd Blanche may ask Supreme Court to rule on voter roll access
Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Justice Department may ask the Supreme Court to intervene in cases where states have blocked federal access to voter rolls. The Trump administration has filed 31 lawsuits against states resisting the effort, losing 22 so far. Blanche linked the push to election integrity and President Trump’s campaign platform.
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Politics · United StatesJudge Sullivan warns DOJ of penalties over Epstein files redactions
U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan warned Justice Department lawyers of potential penalties, including contempt, for failing to comply with orders to release Epstein files. The dispute centres on redactions and withheld handwritten notes, some involving unverified allegations about President Donald Trump.
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Politics · United StatesTexas court ruling deregulates silencers and short-barrelled firearms after Justice Department misses deadline
A Texas federal judge’s ruling striking down federal regulations on firearm suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and shotguns took effect after the U.S. Justice Department did not file an appeal by the court-imposed deadline. The decision removes restrictions for qualifying owners.
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Politics · United StatesFormer US prosecutor sues over Rosh Hashanah firing linked to anti-Trump blog
A former assistant US attorney filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department, claiming he was fired in September 2025 during Rosh Hashanah after a right-wing commentator shared his years-old anti-Trump blog posts. The suit seeks reinstatement, backpay, and damages, alleging First Amendment violations.
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Politics · United StatesTrump attacks oil firms and US Attorney in speech as poll rating hits low
Donald Trump accused oil executives of profiteering from his Iran policy and US Attorney Jeanine Pirou of altering court filings in a Monday speech. His approval rating fell to one-third in a CNN/SSRS poll, while Republican senators insisted on written proof that a $1.8bn Justice Department fund was permanently abolished.
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