The Latest Breaking News from Justice Department

Trump argues that press criticism of judges should be criminalized despite the president and his allies’ ongoing attacks against the judiciary

Trump called for prosecutors to investigate multiple news organizations in a rabidly partisan speech at the justice department’s headquarters

‘You're going to get rid of all these very qualified people who the military has spent millions of dollars into training specialized jobs for no other reason than they have had gender dysphoria or they transition,’ the judge summarized

The government's demands would reduce competition and harm consumer welfare.

The Public Integrity Section of the Justice Department, which is tasked with overseeing prosecutions of public officials accused of corruption, is set to be slashed

After winning the 2024 election, President Donald Trump said on Nov. 30 that his new FBI director would be Kash Patel, a controversial lawyer and former Trump aide known for backing right-wing conspiracies.

Prosecutors in the Public Integrity Section, once home to dozens of attorneys, have reportedly been informed that the unit will no longer directly handle investigations or prosecutions.

Prosecutors in the Justice Department section that handles public corruption cases have been told the unit will be being significantly reduced in size, and that its cases will be transferred to U.S. attorney’s offices around the country, according to two people familiar with the matter

The judge weighing the Justice Department’s request to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams has canceled a hearing scheduled for Friday, indicating a ruling could be imminent