Federal audit flags weaknesses in DOJ handling of victim-fund deposits
A DOJ inspector general audit found corrected deposit errors and uneven controls affecting a federal fund that supports victim services nationwide.
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DOJ, Education Department accuse Berkeley Law of admissions bias
Federal investigators allege Berkeley Law used race-related admissions practices affecting the 2024 and 2025 classes. No court ruling or settlement has been reached.
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John Brennan subpoenaed in Justice Department investigation
Former CIA Director John Brennan is scheduled to appear Oct. 15 before a Florida grand jury as prosecutors examine an unproven theory involving Trump.
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Dompé agrees to pay $32 million over Medicare co-pay allegations
Dompé will pay $32 million plus interest to resolve DOJ allegations involving foundation-funded Medicare co-pays for its Oxervate eye treatment.
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DOJ completes first removal through Alien Terrorist Removal Court
The Justice Department says it removed an Afghan woman in the first case before a federal court created in 1996, but her concession left key legal questions unresolved.
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DOJ tells 29 states, D.C. to preserve 2024 election records
The Justice Department sent litigation-hold letters to 29 states and D.C. as it seeks detailed voter data, but the demands do not yet grant access.
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Southern Glazer’s agrees to $12.5 million federal resolution
Southern Glazer’s will pay $12.5 million under a 24-month non-prosecution agreement over improper retailer benefits, third-party vendors and false invoices.
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Ed Martin to leave DOJ post for election legal battles
Trump says Ed Martin will leave his Justice Department clemency post for outside legal work tied to the 2026 midterms and 2028 presidential election.
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DOJ watchdog examines DEA decisions on suspected fentanyl shipments
A Justice Department watchdog is examining whether DEA investigators consistently balanced immediate public safety against longer-term trafficking cases.
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Walmart agrees to $50 million opioid settlement and new pharmacy rules
Walmart will pay $50 million to resolve opioid-dispensing allegations and must add a hotline, monitoring and prescriber-review requirements.
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Two Nigerian men extradited to U.S. in sextortion cases involving teen deaths
Two Nigerian men appeared in federal court after extradition in separate sextortion cases involving teen deaths, as officials urge families to report threats.
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Federal Court Allows DOJ Illinois Sanctuary Lawsuit to Proceed
A federal judge rejected Illinois officials’ request to dismiss the DOJ lawsuit, leaving the state’s courthouse protections in place as the constitutional dispute moves forward.
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DOJ seeks record $250 million penalty from KKR over alleged merger violations
A proposed DOJ settlement would impose a record $250 million penalty on KKR over alleged Hart-Scott-Rodino filing violations in 16 transactions.
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Todd Blanche’s First Weeks Put DOJ Independence Under Scrutiny
Todd Blanche’s narrow confirmation and early Justice Department actions are testing how presidential control will coexist with prosecutorial independence.
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Ninth Circuit Revives DOJ Subpoena Targeting Gender-Affirming Care Provider
A divided Ninth Circuit revived DOJ’s subpoena against QueerDoc but left scope, burden and medical-privacy questions for the district court.
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DOJ Finds Race Discrimination in GW Medical School Admissions
The Justice Department says George Washington University’s Washington, D.C., medical school discriminated in admissions for its 2024 and 2025 incoming classes. Settlement negotiations are underway, and a lawsuit could follow.
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DOJ sues 4 states over in-state tuition and aid policies
The Justice Department filed civil lawsuits against Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington over tuition, grants, scholarships and loans.
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DOJ and FBI Seize Alleged China-Linked Hacking Platforms
A court-authorized seizure made QScan and QTRouter inoperable after officials said the tools helped scan U.S. networks and conceal attacks.
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What TikTok’s $400 Million Children’s Privacy Settlement Means
TikTok agreed to pay $400 million to resolve federal children’s privacy claims. Here is what changes for families—and what the settlement does not provide.
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KKR Faces Record $250 Million Penalty Over Merger-Filing Allegations
The DOJ proposed a record $250 million KKR penalty over alleged merger-filing violations. The judgment still needs public comment and court approval.
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Deloitte to Pay $21.5 Million in DOJ Federal-Contract Case
Deloitte agreed to pay $21.5 million to resolve DOJ allegations that five entities used race and sex in federal-contract employment practices.
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Faith-Based Groups Remain Eligible for DOJ Victim-Legal-Service Grants
Qualifying faith-based organizations could compete for part of $45 million in DOJ legal-assistance grants, but the FY 2026 application window is now closed.