The Latest Breaking News from the Justice Department

Experts say files certain to contain revelations but warn disclosures could still leave critical questions unanswered

The White House is pushing for a moratorium on state artificial intelligence laws either in the annual defense policy bill or through an executive order.

After Trump logged on and chose violence, Democratic leaders condemned his ‘disgusting and dangerous death threats’

The Trump-appointed prosecutor overseeing the James Comey case is insisting in a new court filing that the full grand jury approved the final indictment against the former FBI director

The clock is ticking for the U.S. government to open up its files on Jeffrey Epstein

The Justice Department is examining the handling of the mortgage fraud investigation into Sen. Adam Schiff

Senators push the attorney general to release Epstein records within 30 days, fearing delays or sweeping redactions

There are concerns that Bondi could cite the ongoing investigation into Epstein’s ties to Democratic associates, ordered by Trump last week, as a reason to withhold the files

The House has spent much of the week on a punishment spree, as other members trade censure threats. But expulsion is rarer.

Congress on Nov. 18, 2025, passed legislation that calls on the Justice Department to release records related to Jeffrey Epstein, the late convicted sex offender. Those records on the federal investigation of Epstein and his accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, have brought renewed attention to sex trafficking. Alfonso Serrano, a politics editor…

The bill directs the Justice Department to release all files, with certain exceptions, related to investigations into Jeffrey Epstein and longtime partner and accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as records regarding Epstein's death in prison.