The Latest Breaking News from the Justice Department

Bill Gates admits that Epstein had ‘sensitive information’ about his extramarital affairs to launch pressure campaign

Microsoft co-founder details relationship with late sex offender in testimony to members of Congress

The Independent UK · Jun 10

Inside Trump team’s Epstein files fumble: Situation room meetings, rushing out influencer binders and MAGA divided

A new book claims Trump’s aides ‘were determined to keep their rising sense of panic out of public view’ when the Epstein files scandal erupted last summer

The Independent UK · Jun 10

Bill Gates arrives for testimony in a congressional panel's Jeffrey Epstein investigation

Bill Gates has arrived at the Capitol to speak before a congressional panel investigating the Jeffrey Epstein files, becoming the latest powerful figure linked to the disgraced financier to testify

AAP · Jun 10

As US Customs refines its tariff refund system, who gets in to apply is under dispute

A federal judge has questioned a U.S. Customs and Border Protection official about the government's process for refunding billions of dollars importers paid before the Supreme Court struck down some of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump

AAP · Jun 9

‘Anti-weaponization’ fund challengers question its demise

Challengers to the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” asked a judge on Tuesday to let them seek evidence the Justice Department truly is abandoning the program. The filing came in response to arguments the Trump administration made in filings last week that the lawsuit is unnecessary because the fund…

Roll Call · Jun 9

Vance refers Minnesota officials to DOJ for criminal fraud investigation

Both Walz and Ellison have defended their actions against fraud, dismissing a separate Justice Department inquiry involving state leaders as politically motivated

The Independent UK · Jun 9

Trump administration to revoke citizenship of 17 people, including an Indian-origin businessman

The US Department of Justice is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 naturalized Americans, including an Indian-origin businessman accused of H-1B visa fraud. Neeraj Sharma allegedly filed fraudulent visa petitions and provided false testimony during his naturalization interview. This action underscores the government's zero-tolerance policy for those who abuse…

The Economic Times · Jun 9

Justice Department Moves to Strip Citizenship From 17 People in Donald Trump's De-naturalisation Push

The US Justice Department is seeking to revoke citizenship from 17 individuals, intensifying efforts to address fraud in the naturalisation process under the Trump administration's policy.

International Business Times UK · Jun 9

As US Customs refines its tariff refund system, who gets in to apply is under dispute

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency official is set to testify in federal court about the U.S. government's plans for refunding billions of dollars in tariffs that the Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump imposed illegally

AAP · Jun 9

US Customs’ $166 billion tariff refund plan faces court fight over who gets access to payouts

A government official testifies today in federal court. This concerns billions of dollars in import taxes. The Supreme Court ruled these taxes illegal. The court will decide if refunds are expedited. The Justice Department appealed a ruling for all businesses to get refunds. This hearing may clarify the refund process.…

The Economic Times · Jun 9