The Latest Breaking News from Department of Justice

As a former federal judge, I’m concerned by a year of challenges to the US justice system

The public has been hearing from a lot of federal judges over the past year, much more than normal. That’s because many of them are concerned about the Trump administration’s commitment to the rule of law.

The Conversation · Dec 11, 2025

All of the deadly US strikes on alleged drug boats are murders

There is no rule of law if the president can deem anyone an enemy combatant and order them summarily shot

The Guardian - US · Dec 10, 2025

Trump advertises for latest shock troops in his immigration battle: ‘Become a Deportation Judge today’

The Department of Justice encouraged lawyers to apply in order to “make decisions with generational consequences.”

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025

Judge will release Jeffrey Epstein grand jury documents

President Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act in November despite his initial opposition.

Axios · Dec 5, 2025

FBI’s Dan Bongino tries to distance himself from pipe bomb conspiracy theories after calling case ‘an inside job’

FBI deputy director admits he was ‘paid’ for his ‘opinions’ as a right-wing podcaster after suspect arrested

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025

Court hears Maurene Comey was fired as retaliation against ex-FBI chief father

Daughter of James Comey was dismissed by Trump justice department from job as prosecutor in New York

The Guardian - US · Dec 4, 2025

Democratic Rep. Urges DOJ To Open a War Crimes Investigation On Double-Tap Attack Against Alleged Drug Vessel: 'No Statute Of Limitations'

Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu urged the Department of Justice to open a war crimes investigation regarding the double-tap attack against an alleged drug vessel in September, noting that "if the Trump DOJ does not investigate, a future Administration will because there is no statute of limitations" for such crimes.

Latin Times · Dec 4, 2025

Photos From Epstein Island Spur Renewed Pressure for Full Disclosure as Justice Dept Deadline Looms

Newly released Epstein Island photos reveal disturbing interiors and renew pressure on US officials to release the full case files before the December deadline.

International Business Times UK · Dec 4, 2025

‘We’re not done’: Kash Patel suggests FBI, DOJ will renew case against James Comey after Thanksgiving

But the deadline is approaching...

We Got This Covered · Dec 1, 2025

Kristi Noem claims suspect in national guard shooting was ‘radicalized’ in US

Homeland security secretary also blamed ‘activist’ judges for defying court order to halt deportation flights

The Guardian - US · Nov 30, 2025