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June 6, 2026
U.S. attorney’s office in California announces probe into elections
The Los Angeles U.S. attorney's office said it has launched an investigation into election fraud in California's elections.
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May 22, 2026
Judge drops criminal case against Kilmar Abrego García, ruling it vindictive
The Maryland man was charged with human smuggling after a high-profile legal fight in which courts ruled he had been illegally deported to El Salvador.
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May 12, 2026
Kash Patel lashes out as lawmakers question ‘excessive drinking’
The FBI director offered a brash defense to questions centering on a recent news report alleging that his “excessive drinking” impaired his ability to do the job.
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May 12, 2026
Justice Dept. charges shipping company in deadly Key Bridge collapse
Prosecutors accused the Singapore-based company and subsidiaries of fostering unsafe conditions that caused the Dali cargo ship to crash into the Baltimore bridge in 2024.
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May 7, 2026
Court releases purported suicide note from Jeffrey Epstein
The note, which was discovered by Epstein’s former cellmate, had been under seal for years.
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May 6, 2026
Judge denies request to return 2020 ballots seized from Fulton County, Georgia
The FBI’s seizure of Fulton County’s voting materials has stoked alarm among election officials and democracy advocates.
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May 6, 2026
FBI raids business of powerful Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas
The offices of state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, a Democrat, as well as a cannabis dispensary she co-owns were raided. The exact nature and targets of the probe remain unclear.
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May 1, 2026
Ex-Fla. congressman and Rubio ally convicted of secretly lobbying for Venezuela
Prosecutors had alleged that David Rivera had received a secret $50 million contract to influence the first Trump administration.
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April 29, 2026
Pam Bondi agrees to testify before Congress on Epstein files, committee says
The former attorney general had been subpoenaed to appear at a closed-door session. When she was fired by Trump, her appearance was thrown into limbo.
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April 29, 2026
Comey expected to surrender to authorities amid charges of threatening Trump
The former FBI director denied that a photo he posted of seashells spelling “86 47” was intended to threaten the president. He has vowed to fight the case.
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April 28, 2026
Former Fauci aide charged in alleged effort to thwart inquiries into pandemic
David M. Morens, who was charged in an indictment unsealed this week, has previously acknowledged efforts to shield his communications from federal public records laws.
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April 27, 2026
Correspondents’ dinner suspect charged with attempting to assassinate Trump
Cole Tomas Allen faces a potential life sentence, and prosecutors said he could face more charges.
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April 26, 2026
Correspondents’ dinner lacked highest security level despite presence of top officials
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner, which was attended by the President and many Cabinet members, was not given top security status that would have unlocked the full weight of federal security ...
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April 26, 2026
Authorities search ‘writings,’ home tied to White House correspondents’ dinner suspect
The suspected gunman has been identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, four officials familiar with the matter said.
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April 25, 2026
DOJ is paying out Trump allies, undermining former investigations
Since Trump’s return to the White House last year, the Justice Department has paid more than $8.5 million to resolve legal claims brought by allies and supporters.
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April 23, 2026
U.S. soldier charged with fraud after pocketing $400,000 through bets on Maduro’s capture
The bet on the seizing of the Venezuelan leader has drawn scrutiny to insider trading within the growing prediction market industry.
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April 23, 2026
DOJ watchdog launches review of agency’s compliance with Epstein files law
The audit by the department’s inspector general follows months of lawmaker complaints over the congressionally mandated release of investigative files.
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April 21, 2026
Southern Poverty Law Center says it faces DOJ probe over paid informants
The civil rights group is being investigated over how it has sought to infiltrate extremist groups, its CEO says, adding that it “will not be intimidated.”
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April 20, 2026
Uncertainty reigns at DOJ in the aftermath of Bondi’s departure
Acting attorney general Todd Blanche has moved quickly to put his stamp on the department, but other Trump loyalists also appear to be vying for leading roles.
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