The Latest Breaking News from the Justice Department

DOJ's Record 1,000 Poll-Monitor Plan Meant for the Midterms Just Had Its Miami-Dade Trial Run

DOJ plans a record 1,000 poll monitors for November. Four attorneys watched Miami-Dade's primary Tuesday. What's confirmed, what's disputed.

Latin Times · Aug 19

Why David Morens pleaded guilty over COVID-era emails and research records

David Morens, a former adviser to Anthony Fauci, pleaded guilty to defrauding the US government. He admitted to concealing federal records related to COVID-19 research and pandemic communications. Morens used personal emails to keep official business from public record requests. This case involves a controversial NIH grant linked to the…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

DOJ doubles down on prosecuting James Comey over ‘8647’ seashell post

‘There is no serious dispute that an objective viewer of Comey’s post could read it to mean ‘Kill President Trump,’’ prosecutors said

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Whistleblower alleges political pressure, lack of evidence in antisemitism probes targeting schools

A whistleblower is alleging that a Trump administration task force created to combat antisemitism pushed for settlements with Ivy League universities

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Todd Blanche's dangerous lie

On "Meet the Press," the newly confirmed attorney general all but pledged to do Donald Trump's bidding

Salon · Aug 18

Trump has this to worry about if Congress flips in the midterm elections

ANALYSIS: Democrats, learning from their experiences in Trump 1.0, are plotting more effective oversight for a potential post-Blue Wave environment, writes John Bowden — even if the president is fixated on the filibuster

The Independent UK · Aug 18

HHS Refers Hospitals, Pharmacies and Benefit Managers to Federal Investigators Over Youth Gender Care Billing Codes

HHS referred health systems, pharmacies, and PBMs to the OIG and the Department of Justice for billing codes used for gender care in minors.

Medical Daily · Aug 17

AG Blanche Still Won't Rule Out ICE at the Polls During Election Day — Why This Matters to Latino Voters

Attorney General Todd Blanche still won't rule out ICE at polling places. A court fight and new DHS letters show why Latino voters remain uneasy.

Latin Times · Aug 17

Justice Department creates a new pathway to restore gun rights for some convicted of felonies

The Justice Department has finalized a rule that will pave the way for people who’ve been barred from owning firearms because of criminal convictions to apply to have their gun rights reinstated

The Independent UK · Aug 17

Blanche defends Jeanine Pirro after Trump slams Lincoln Memorial pool case

Attorney General Todd Blanche supports US Attorney Jeanine Pirro amid President Trump's criticism. Pirro sought dismissal of vandalism charges for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Blanche stated evidence, not allegations, determines prosecution viability in such cases. The White House requested a review of the vandalism case for potential new charges.…

The Economic Times · Aug 17