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Hackers accessed workstations and unclassified documents, department says

Joseph Benza III, main officer involved in incident with Emmett Brock, pleaded guilty in federal court last week

The Justice Department's policies generally require such conferrals, but it is unclear whether standard procedures were followed by the President in today's mass commutations of federal death sentences.

Chief of Department of NYPD resigns amid sexual misconduct allegations, sparking investigations and interim appointments.

NYPD Chief Jeffrey Maddrey resigned following allegations of demanding sexual favors from a subordinate in exchange for overtime.

Chief of Department of NYPD resigns over sexual misconduct allegations, interim replacements appointed. Investigation ongoing.

The U.S. Department of Education said Friday it has reached an agreement with the University of California system resolving complaints from Jewish and Muslim students of discrimination and harassment during protests last spring over the war in Gaza

Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks initiates communication with President-elect Donald Trump's transition team for a smooth handover.

It’s almost unknown outside the South, but Dillard’s has thrived where Macy’s, Nordstrom, and Kohl’s have stumbled.

The Justice Department has strengthened internal reviews for when it seeks certain records of members of Congress and congressional staffers.

"Dr. Gustilo made ... posts ... concerning controversial political issues including presidential candidates, fascism, racism, police killings, Black Lives Matter, socialism, and COVID.... [She alleged she] 'also began to voice ... opposition to critical race theory ..., because CRT theorists “reject the principle of equality under the law” and “warn[…