The Latest Breaking News from DOJ

What’s the Take It Down Act? Melania Trump’s initiative sees first conviction

The Take it Down Act was a bill that Melania Trump championed during Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office. Enacted in 2025 and seeing bipartisan support, the act prohibits the nonconsensual online publication of intimate visual depictions and AI-generated forgeries. The legislation specifically bans such publications involving adult subjects…

The Independent UK · Apr 8

Trump Faces Lawsuit After Attempts to Keep Presidential Records From Public Access

A lawsuit challenges Donald Trump's alleged efforts to block access to presidential records, raising concerns over transparency, historical integrity, and executive power.

International Business Times UK · Apr 8

'Had a great time': Harmeet Dhillon responds to backlash after attending January 6 rally organiser’s wedding amid DOJ promotion talk

Harmeet Dhillon, a senior US Justice Department official of Indian origin, stirred a row after attending the wedding celebrations of a key organiser of the January 6 rally, even as reports suggest she could be in line for a promotion in the DOJ.

The Times of India · Apr 8

Pam Bondi Portrait Reportedly Found in DOJ Trash Just One Day After Trump Fires Her

Pam Bondi portrait reportedly found in DOJ trash just one day after Trump fired her as attorney general, with images showing it in a bin near the president's portrait

International Business Times UK · Apr 7

Explosive Epstein Files Reveal How Predator Bought 16 Hours of Daily Liberty While 'Serving Time'

Newly released DOJ documents expose the extraordinary privileges Jeffrey Epstein received during his 2008 Florida jail sentence, prompting questions about systemic failures within the justice system.

International Business Times UK · Apr 7

PG Sittenfeld Pardon In Spotlight Almost A Year After Trump Clemency

The Supreme Court cleared the way to dismiss charges against PG Sittenfeld, nearly a year after Donald Trump granted him a presidential pardon.

International Business Times UK · Apr 7

Supreme Court Moves To Dismiss Steve Bannon Contempt Case In Major Blow To Jan 6 Committee

The US Supreme Court has cleared the way for Steve Bannon's contempt of Congress conviction to be thrown out, after the Justice Department moved to abandon the Jan 6‑related case it once championed.

International Business Times UK · Apr 6

Why Did Donald Trump Fire Pam Bondi? 'Sweetheart Deal' Claims Follow Appointment Of New Attorney General

Trump replaces Pam Bondi with Todd Blanche as Attorney General, as allegations tied to the Epstein case and political motives draw scrutiny.

International Business Times UK · Apr 6

US lower court judges are challenging Trump’s ‘war on the rule of law’, experts say

Impact of rulings by these judges has been sizable, slowing or halting some of the president’s most extreme policies

The Guardian - US · Apr 6

AI is elevating a spy power debate

Up for renewal on April 20, FISA Section 702 has long been criticized as a backdoor for spying on Americans

Salon · Apr 6