US Department of Justice

US deports Afghan woman in first-ever case before special terrorism court

In a historic first, the DOJ utilized the 1996 Alien Terrorist Removal Court to deport a resident who allegedly supported an ISIS-style mass shooting plot planned for US Election Day.

A U.S. Justice Department logo or seal showing Justice Department headquarters, known as "Main Justice," is seen behind the podium in the Department's headquarters briefing room before a news conference with the Attorney General in Washington, January 24, 2023.
The U.S. Department of Justice Building on August 17, 2026 in Washington, DC; illustrative

DOJ warns US states could lose billions in welfare funds over immigration reporting

Lisa DeNell Cook, a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, is sworn in during a Senate Banking nominations hearing on June 21, 2023 in Washington, DC.

Fed Governor Lisa Cook's lawyer rejects mortgage fraud claims behind Trump's push to fire her

 A woman in polling station, voting in a booth with US flag in background

Democratic-led states renew challenge to Trump plans to restrict mail-in voting


Kash Patel sued by former agents fired after investigation into attempt to overthrow 2020 election

Kash, who said agents who worked on the election case were “corrupt actors” who “weaponized law enforcement,” terminated them without a hearing or investigation, the lawsuit claims.

 FBI Director Kash Patel speaks during a roundtable on antifa, an anti-fascist movement U.S. President Donald Trump designated a domestic "terrorist organization"

Former FBI director Comey subpoenaed in ongoing investigation into officials who prosecuted Trump

The investigation has produced more than 130 subpoenas since cranking up last year, and targets top officials who worked under former presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden, Axios reported.

Former FBI director James Comey testifies before the House Intelligence Committee hearing into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 US election, on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, March 20, 2017.

DOJ probing Iran's use of Binance crypto-exchange to avoid US sanctions

The probe follows an internal Binance investigation into suspicious transactions that allegedly identified more than $1 billion in flows connected to a network funding Iran-backed terrorist groups.

A Bitcoin is seen on the background of the Iranian flag (illustrative)

FBI 'identified and addressed' suspicious cyber activity on its networks, agency spokesperson says

The FBI has identified suspicious activity on its networks, focusing on wiretap and intelligence surveillance systems, but has not disclosed specifics or the scope of the incident.

FBI agents monitor suspicious activity; illustrative.

Bill Gates 'took responsibility' for Epstein ties, says Gates Foundation

The spokesperson's comments came in response to a Wall Street Journal report, which said that Gates had apologized to staff during the town hall over his ties with Epstein.

Bill Gates and pilot Lawrence Visoski pose in this handout image from the estate of the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 12, 2025.

US DOJ sues California University alleging 'antisemitic hostile work environment' at UCLA campus

The US Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the University of California, alleging an antisemitic hostile work environment at its Los Angeles campus.

Protesters supporting Palestinians in Gaza gather at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) during the Israel-Hamas War, May 1, 2024; illustrative.

US judge barres Department of Justice from releasing prosecutor's report on Trump's criminal case

US District Judge Aileen Cannon found that the release of the report would be a "manifest injustice" to Trump and two former associates who were charged alongside him.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters onboard Air Force One, on travel from West Palm Beach, Florida, to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, February 16, 2026.

Epstein tried to build a powerful network of political figures, business leaders in Middle East

In their correspondence, Bin Sulayem discussed sexual relationships with women with whom Epstein helped him connect.

Jeffrey Epstein is seen in this image released by the Justice Department in Washington on December 19, 2025 as part of a new trove of documents from its investigations into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Hillary Clinton says Trump admin. 'slow-walking' Epstein files release before Congress testimony

Hillary Clinton accused the Trump administration’s Justice Department of slow-walking the release of Epstein files, calling for full transparency before her congressional testimony later this month.

Hillary Clinton pictured in New York City, October 28, 2025.

French police raid Arab World Institute in Paris as Epstein fallout widens

Jake Lang and his daughter, Caroline Lang, are being investigated on suspicion of tax fraud following the release of documents on Jeffrey Epstein in the US.

IMA president Jack Lang poses before visiting the exhibition “Treasures rescued from Gaza” , at the Arab World Institute (IMA) in Paris, France April 14, 2025.