The Latest Breaking News from the Justice Department

Dozens in 16 states charged with health care fraud schemes, including $1.9B in bogus claims

The Justice Department has charged dozens of people in several health care fraud and prescription drug schemes

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023

78 people face charges for $2.5 billion in attempted health care fraud, DOJ says

At least $1.1 billion was actually paid out in these schemes targeting elderly patients, high-risk and low-income pregnant women and HIV patients.

WEKU · Jun 28, 2023

It’s up to public officials to fully use the power of police reform consent decrees

New Orleans’ consent decree transformed its police department, former Mayor Marc Morial writes. Chicago’s progress has been slow, but Mayor Johnson has allies in the Justice Department with enforcement power.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 28, 2023

Trump co-defendant Walt Nauta’s arraignment postponed

Travel delays saw Mr Nauta stuck in New Jersey

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023

Trump valet set for arraignment in classified documents case

A valet for Donald Trump is set to be arraigned on charges that he helped the former president hide classified documents that the Justice Department wanted back

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023

People have gone to prison for keeping classified documents. Hawley says Trump’s different

WASHINGTON -- There have been many cases where people have gone to prison for mishandling classified documents. The difference for former President Donald Trump, in the eyes of Sen. Josh Hawley, is that Trump used to be president.

Tribune News Service · Jun 26, 2023

Supreme Court to decide case on congressional taxing power - Roll Call

The Supreme Court will decide a challenge to a provision of a Trump-era tax law, in a case that could reshape Congress’ taxing powers.

Roll Call · Jun 26, 2023

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The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2023

Justice Department proposes December trial date for Trump in classified documents case

The Justice Department has asked a judge to postpone until December the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump for retaining classified documents

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2023

1st US charges against China-based companies accused of selling fentanyl chemicals filed

The Justice Department has for the first time charged China-based companies and employees with supplying chemicals needed to make fentanyl, a primary driver of an overdose crisis gripping the U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said Friday that the companies openly advertised the chemicals on social media platforms and shipped them…

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023