The Latest Breaking News from Justice Department

Trump's $1.78 Billion 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund Deal Had 'Never A Case Or Controversy, Rules Judge: 'Brought to Manipulate the Judicial Process'

A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s settlement with the Justice Department over the leak of his tax returns stemmed from a lawsuit that lacked a genuine legal dispute and was used to legitimize the agreement in court.

Benzinga · Jul 14

A Federal Judge Slams Trump's IRS Lawsuit As a Pretext for Delivering a Phony 'Settlement'

U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams concludes that the case never presented a true "case or controversy" because both sides were controlled by the president.

Reason · Jul 14

Paramount could soon ditch Hollywood headquarters and head out of state under Trump-allied new owner: report

The merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery would see CBS, CNN, HBO, Nickelodeon and the Warner Bros. and Paramount film studios, among other properties, all under the same roof

The Independent UK · Jul 13

Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists over Air Force One story

The New York Times said on Saturday that the US Department of Justice had ​ordered several of its journalists to testify before a federal grand jury after they reported on security concerns involving President Donald Trump's new Qatari-donated Air Force One.

France 24 · Jul 11

New Mexico’s Epstein investigation is being obstructed by Trump’s DOJ, officials claim

Justice Department is causing ‘real and escalating harm’ to state’s investigation, top official says

The Independent UK · Jul 10

A Group Planned To Use Snipers, Drones In Attack On White House UFC Event. Now They Face Life In Prison

Eight men have been indicted for allegedly plotting to carry out a terrorist attack at President Trump's Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Freedom 250 event that was held on the White House South Lawn in June.

International Business Times · Jul 10

Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' Marks a Pattern of Trying To Profit From the Presidency

Since the beginning of his first term, the president has repeatedly used his office for personal gain.

Reason · Jul 9

Trump administration warns election officials: Comply or face arrest

President Donald Trump’s administration is threatening to withhold some federal funding from states that don’t make changes to voting practices

The Independent UK · Jul 9

US Facing New Threat Wave? Kash Patel Reveals FBI's Spy Arrest and Cyber Numbers

Kash Patel released new FBI figures on foreign spies, cyber indictments and disrupted plots without detailing the reporting period or methodology.

International Business Times UK · Jul 8

Oregon Wants To Pause Paramount's Warner Bros. Deal. But The State Says It Still Doesn't Have Key Merger Records.

The legal challenge adds another hurdle for one of the biggest media mergers in years as regulators and state officials continue examining its competitive impact.

International Business Times · Jul 8