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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

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

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

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Sheriff fires deputies accused of abusing Black men and shooting one in the mouth

Deputies from the Rankin County Sheriff's Department said they were carrying out a raid after reports of drug activity when they were accused of beating, Tasering, and sexually assaulting the men and shooting one in the mouth

Daily Mirror

E-cigs are still flooding the US, addicting teens with higher nicotine doses

When the FDA first asserted the authority to regulate e-cigarettes in 2016, many people assumed the agency would quickly get rid of vapes with flavors like cotton candy, gummy bears, and Froot Loops that appeal to kids.

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Success in other cities shows that a strong police superintendent can reduce Chicago’s violence

As the Justice Department official who was responsible for implementing the 1994 federal crime law, I had a ringside view of changes in U. S. policing in the 1990s. I came to one clear conclusion: The single-most important factor in determining whether cities made real progress in reducing violent crime…

Chicago Tribune

Jan. 6 fallout: All three branches strike back against threats to democracy

At a moment of record-low trust in institutions, the guardrails are being fortified.

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Trump co-defendant Walt Nauta’s arraignment postponed

Travel delays saw Mr Nauta stuck in New Jersey

The Independent UK

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

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

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

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Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan.

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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

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…

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US launches prosecutions of Chinese companies on charges of trafficking fentanyl ingredients

The U.S. Justice Department has filed criminal charges against four Chinese companies and eight individuals for allegedly trafficking the chemicals used to make the highly addictive painkiller fentanyl in the United States and Mexico

The Independent UK

Attorney general denies whistleblower claims of interference in Hunter Biden investigation

Attorney General Merrick Garland is pushing back against claims that the Justice Department interfered with the investigation into President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden

The Independent UK

US sanctions Russian intelligence officers over elections interference

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on two Russian intelligence officers who supervised two officers who were recently indicted by the Justice Department for their involvement in the Kremlin’s attempts to influence a local election in the United States

The Independent UK

GOP releases whistleblower testimonies from ex-IRS agents in Hunter Biden case

House Republicans have released testimony from two IRS whistleblowers who allege that the Justice Department interfered with their yearslong investigation into President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter

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Hunter Biden, Donald Trump and 2024

Hunter Biden was dealt with fairly — even harshly. But his dad can't let Trump and the GOP control the narrative

The Conversation

A brief history of colorful presidential relatives, from Alice Roosevelt to Hunter Biden

Hunter Biden, the younger son of U.S. President Joe Biden, is expected to plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax charges as part of a recently announced deal with the Justice Department that will help him avoid the federal charges for possessing a gun while using illegal drugs.

The Independent UK

Justice Dept. begins turning over evidence to Trump team in classified documents case

The Justice Department says it has begun turning over evidence to former President Donald Trump as his lawyers prepare a defense to charges that he illegally retained classified documents

The Independent UK

House poised to censure Rep. Adam Schiff over Trump-Russia investigations

Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff of California is facing censure from the U.S. House

Salon

Experts: Hunter Biden deal is "harsh"

Despite GOP "sweetheart deal" gripes, experts say Trump could have gotten an even better deal than Hunter Biden

The Independent UK

Pride and pain for president as son Hunter has navigated years of investigation, reaches plea deal

President Joe Biden had just six words to offer after his 53-year-old son Hunter pleaded guilty to federal tax offenses in a deal that is also likely to spare him time behind bars on a weapons charge

Reason

The Federal Case Against Trump Is 'Very Strong,' His Former Attorney General Says

By taking records that did not belong to him and refusing to return them, William Barr says, Trump "provoked this whole problem himself."

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