The Latest Breaking News from Justice Department

Binance avoided a death sentence—but the slow bleed is yet to come

The long-awaited settlement with the crypto exchange avoided FTX territory.

Fortune · Nov 22, 2023

Analysis: Binance’s $4 billion plea deal is a victory for the company—but there’s a huge catch

It appears Binance may survive its founder and CEO stepping down. But can the crypto exchange thrive under the thumb of U.S. regulators?

Fortune · Nov 22, 2023

Binance CEO’s Exit Paves Way For Traditional Giants To Dominate Bitcoin ETF Market

Changpeng Zhao's resignation clears path for BlackRock, Fidelity, and Invesco to take over as SEC considers Bitcoin ETF approval.

Zenger · Nov 21, 2023

DEA's Domestic Surveillance 'Mission Creep'

It appears that DEA agents have been employed on non-drug-related investigations for far longer than they were originally authorized.

Reason · Nov 20, 2023

An appeals court hears arguments about Trump's gag order in Jan. 6 case

Lawyers for the former president and the special counsel team argued before a federal appeals court about the scope of a gag order lodged against him. The court gave no timetable for a ruling.

WEKU · Nov 20, 2023

As threats against Jews, Arabs and Muslims rise, Justice Department looks to help

The Justice Department is engaging with the Jewish, Arab and Muslim communities in the U.S. as they face a wave of threats since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.

WEKU · Nov 17, 2023

Botox, OnlyFans and a stay in the Hamptons: Key revelations from George Santos ethics report

The report details a months-long investigation which had, until now, been Mr Santos’s golden ticket to survive the repeated efforts by his fellow lawmakers to kick him out of Congress

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023

U.S. Opens Criminal Investigation Into Applied Materials Shipments to China Chipmaker

Applied Materials is under U.S. criminal investigation for supplying advanced fab tools to China-based SMIC, according to report.

Tom’s Hardware · Nov 17, 2023

Former prison guard jailed for eight years for sexually abusing female inmates

Andrew Jones, 36, of Clovis, California, participated in a culture of ‘egregious sexual abuse’ that included multiple employees of the jail, including the warden and chaplain

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023

Santos accused of using campaign funds for OnlyFans and other key revelations from Ethics report

The report details a months-long investigation which had, until now, been Mr Santos’s golden ticket to survive the repeated efforts by his fellow lawmakers to kick him out of Congress

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023