DOJ and FTC urge state AGs to investigate high gas prices—what the July 3 letter says
DOJ and the FTC sent a July 3 letter to state AGs urging antitrust and consumer-law investigations into high gas prices, plus review of state price-gouging laws.
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DOJ sentencing: Census supervisor gets 2 years for $790,000 kickbacks
The Justice Department says former Census Bureau supervisor Camille T. Jones was sentenced July 16, 2026, to two years for $790,000 in kickbacks.
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DOJ updates White House UFC plot cases: 2 more arrests, obstruction charge
U.S. DOJ says the White House UFC Freedom 250 plot case grew with two more FBI arrests and an obstruction charge tied to Signal messages.
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DOJ sues Virginia and California in parallel Second Amendment cases
The Justice Department filed parallel July 1 lawsuits against Virginia and California, setting up new federal tests of state gun laws under the Second Amendment.
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Iowa TRO enables USDA inspections; 32 dogs seized after court access
United States Late Federal Documents and Court Orders — DOJ said a July 1 TRO enabled USDA inspectors to access an Iowa dog breeder’s facility after prior access was blocked, leading to the seizure of 32 dogs. DOJ updated the release on July 2.
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Alibaba settlement puts online drug-sales controls under federal spotlight
United States National Reader Impact Fast Follow – DOJ says Alibaba and AUS Merchant Services will pay $600 million after allegations that illegal pharmaceuticals and other banned goods reached U.S. buyers.
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HHS-OIG denies New York Medicaid fraud unit’s recertification
HHS-OIG denied recertification of New York’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and suspended federal funding through Sept. 30 after saying the unit lagged similar states in criminal fraud cases. ([oig.hhs.gov](https://oig.hhs.gov/documents/medicaid-fraud-control-units/11727/NY_MFCU.pdf))
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DOJ charges eight alleged Tren de Aragua members in Texas and Illinois
DOJ announced July 2 that federal prosecutors in Chicago and North Texas charged eight alleged Tren de Aragua members in two cases filed June 29–30.
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DOJ files two gun-law lawsuits
The Justice Department filed separate July 1 lawsuits against California and Virginia, challenging new firearms restrictions in both states. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/2394d5882e96b7d5980af714f1443d06))
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EOIR adds 39 immigration judges, 6 temporary judges as backlog stays above 3.49 million
United States Immigration Borders and Federal Courts – EOIR swore in 45 judges on June 17, spread across 15 states, as the immigration-court backlog remains under 3.49 million.
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DOJ egg-price settlement targets alleged benchmark manipulation that lifted grocery costs
United States DOJ and Federal Law Enforcement Watch – The Justice Department and 17 states announced a proposed egg-price settlement; court approval still comes next.
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DOJ memo questions disability integration mandate, drawing alarm from advocates
United States Rights and Public Policy – DOJ’s June 18 OLC opinion says the ADA and Rehabilitation Act do not require states to use the most integrated setting.
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FBI seizes 13 websites in suspected China-linked recruitment scheme
Federal agents used court-authorized seizure warrants on June 10 to take over 13 domains tied to fake consulting sites that targeted current and former security-clearance holders. ([justice.gov](https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-fbi-disable-13-websites-backed-suspected-chinese-agents-sought-sensitive))
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DOJ health-care fraud sweep: 455 charged, $6.5B in alleged false claims
DOJ says its 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown charged 455 defendants tied to more than $6.5B in alleged false claims. The rollout is continuing.
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DOJ, EPA announce proposed $450 million Chemours PFAS settlement
DOJ and EPA announced a proposed Chemours PFAS settlement, with public comments open through July 29, 2026.
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Michigan wins another court fight over DOJ access to voter data
On June 24, the 6th Circuit affirmed a district court ruling blocking DOJ from Michigan’s unredacted voter file—birth dates, driver’s IDs and partial SSNs.
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John Bolton Pleads Guilty in Classified Case; DOJ Says Deal May Cap Time
United States Evening Breaking National Update — DOJ says John Bolton pleaded guilty; plea deal recommends up to 5 years and a $2.25M fine. Sentencing Oct. 28.
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DOJ sues four states over undercover plates for federal agents
The Justice Department sued Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon and Washington over confidential plates for some federal agents, setting up a new legal clash.
