The Latest Breaking News from US Justice Department

Debate On Eagle-Saving Cameras: AI system likely cuts wind-farm deaths; true impact uncertain

At the Top of the World wind farm, IdentiFlight cameras are implemented to safeguard eagles from turbine strikes. This advanced system identifies airborne creatures and reduces turbine speed when eagles approach, leading to a notable decrease in eagle fatalities compared to sites lacking this technology. Nevertheless, ongoing discussions address its…

The Times of India · Oct 17

US midterms 2026: DOJ sues California, claims 20,000 suspected ‘noncitizen voters’; seeks to block mail ballots

The US Justice Department has sued California over allegations that more than 20,000 people suspected of being noncitizens are registered to vote, seeking a court order to prevent their mail-in ballots from being counted in the November 3 midterm elections until their citizenship status is verified.

The Times of India · Oct 16

US Justice Department threatens California over alleged noncitizen voters, letters show

The US Justice Department has set a 48-hour ultimatum for California officials to scrutinize a list of alleged noncitizen voters. They require a re-evaluation of ballots sent to these individuals until their citizenship status is confirmed. Noncompliance could provoke federal legal action, particularly as the November elections loom, amid ongoing…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

Who is Abdulrahman Alfozan? ChatGPT maker OpenAI's Saudi national employee arrested by FBI for planting high tech listening device in San Francisco office

OpenAI's security team found the device late last month at ChatGPT maker's office and the employee, Saudi national Abdulrahman Alfozan, was arrested on October 9, the US Justice Department said.

The Economic Times · Oct 14

FBI arrests Saudi OpenAI employee for allegedly bugging San Francisco office

The FBI said on Wednesday it has arrested a Saudi national employed as an engineer at OpenAI on suspicions that he had bugged a conference room at the company's San Francisco office with a "sophisticated recording device".

France 24 · Oct 13

DOJ Opens Antitrust Investigation Into Major US News Networks Over White House Coverage Halt

The US Justice Department is investigating five major television networks over their temporary suspension of pooled White House coverage after several outlets were barred from presidential access.

International Business Times UK · Oct 11

US Justice Department pauses cooperation with Canadian government: Report

The US Justice Department denied reports of pausing work with Canada. This denial came amid ongoing trade disputes between the two nations. The department stated a scheduled meeting was temporarily held for preparation. Reports indicated a directive to stop cooperation on cases and policy issues. The White House and Canadian…

The Economic Times · Sep 5

US Justice Department hindering probe of former Epstein ranch, New Mexico says

Jeffrey Epstein news: New Mexico's Attorney General accuses the Justice Department of delaying its investigation. He claims unredacted files on Jeffrey Epstein are being withheld. The state reopened its probe into activities at Epstein's former ranch. The Justice Department stated it responded to the state's request in June. The agency…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

Unmasked: 'Tehran terrorist' who filmed arson on London synagogue in attacks on Jewish community

The US Justice Department has announced an eight-count indictment charging Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi

Evening Standard · Jun 2

'There won’t be escalation': Donald Trump reacts to Raúl Castro DOJ indictment over 1996 civilian plane shootdown

Donald Trump has played down fears of rising tensions with Cuba after US Justice Department indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro over the 1996 shooting down of civilian aircraft, insisting that “there won’t be escalation” between the two countries.

The Times of India · May 20