The Latest Breaking News from Justice Department

Prosecutors recommend one day of prison for officer in Breonna Taylor death

Under President Donald Trump, the Justice Department has asked a judge to consider a significantly lighter sentencing.

Al Jazeera · Jul 17, 2025

Judicial Nominee Emil Bove Can't Recall Whether He Said the DOJ Might Say 'Fuck You' To Court Orders

The alleged incident goes to the heart of the objections raised by critics who worry about Bove's respect for the rule of law.

Reason · Jul 17, 2025

US Justice Department wants no prison time for ex-officer convicted in Breonna Taylor raid

The U.S. Justice Department is recommending an ex-Kentucky police officer convicted of using excessive force during the deadly Breonna Taylor raid should serve no prison time

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

The Latest: House prepares to advance cuts on public broadcasting and foreign aid

The House is expected to approve President Donald Trump’s request to claw back about $9 billion in already appropriated funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

Delta Air Lines To Pay $8.1 Million To Settle DOJ Probe Over Alleged Misuse Of Pandemic Relief Funds

Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:DAL) has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to pay $8.1 million to settle allegations of misusing federal relief funds during the pandemic.

Benzinga · Jul 17, 2025

Trump lawyer Bove gets 3rd Circuit backing as Democrats walk out - Roll Call

The Senate Judiciary Committee recommended confirming DOJ official and former Trump attorney Emil Bove to a seat on the appellate court.

Roll Call · Jul 17, 2025

Trump-Epstein drama gets murkier as woman, who played key role in putting Jeffrey Epstein and Diddy behind bars, is fired

And of course, no explanation is given.

We Got This Covered · Jul 17, 2025

The Latest: Justice Department fires prosecutor on Epstein case and daughter of ex-FBI director

The Justice Department has fired Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI director James Comey and a prosecutor in the federal cases against Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jeffrey Epstein

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025

Justice Department fires Maurene Comey, prosecutor on Epstein case and daughter of ex-FBI director

The Justice Department has fired Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI director James Comey and a prosecutor in the federal cases against Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jeffrey Epstein, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025

‘Unprecedented’: Over 75 judges come forward as Donald Trump attempts to place his own attorney above the law

Small town lawyer's defense.

We Got This Covered · Jul 16, 2025