Department Of Justice United States
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- 2026-07-17 regulatory Federal judge reprimands Department of Justice attorneys for using a fake AI-generated case citation. source
- 2026-06-24 regulatory President Trump ordered the Department of Justice to investigate potential price gouging by oil companies. source
- 2026-05-28 regulatory The Department of Justice issued grand jury subpoenas to social media platforms seeking information on users critical of ICE. source
- 2026-05-24 regulatory The Department of Justice reached a record $6.8 billion in settlements and judgments in 2025 tied to the False Claims Act. source
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DOJ probes 8 retailers including Walmart, Amazon over beef prices
The Department of Justice has launched an investigation into eight major grocery retailers, including Walmart and Amazon, to determine if they are contributing to high beef prices. This probe is part of a broader effort…
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Rep. Subramanyam says DOJ wiretapped his calls amid political probe
Representative Suhas Subramanyam (D-Va.) revealed that the Department of Justice (DOJ) informed him of a wiretap on his phone calls with a Virginia state legislator. Subramanyam expressed concern, viewing the incident a…
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Google avoids ad exchange sale in antitrust ruling, faces behavioral changes
A federal judge has ruled that Google will not be forced to sell its AdX ad exchange, despite a previous determination that the company illegally monopolized ad tech markets. While the AdX sale was averted, Google must …
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Russian hacker indicted for 80,000-PC phishing attack
A Russian national, Searzhudin Tamirlanovich Aktulaev, is facing federal charges in the U.S. for his alleged involvement in a large-scale phishing campaign. The campaign, which ran from 2016 to 2017, reportedly infected…
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Ohio State University settles US$2.1M over undisclosed China ties in grant applications
Ohio State University has agreed to a US$2.1 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over allegations of failing to disclose ties between its employees and China. The university allegedly did not reveal t…
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Kalshi bans George Santos for life over insider trading probe
Kalshi, a prediction market platform, has issued its first-ever lifetime ban to former U.S. Representative George Santos. The ban, accompanied by a $71,356 penalty, stems from Santos' alleged failure to fully cooperate …
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Big Tech faces growing backlash impacting AI data center expansion
Big Tech companies are facing increasing public and regulatory backlash, reminiscent of the resistance seen during the financial crisis. Meta's recent $17 billion settlement over teen safety on its social media platform…
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US seizes Chinese hacking platforms targeting NASA, Fed, Senate
The U.S. Justice Department and FBI have seized two Chinese state-sponsored online platforms, QScan and QTRouter, operated by a group known as QTFY. These platforms allegedly targeted U.S. critical infrastructure, inclu…
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Businessman convicted for $24M AI supercomputer crypto Ponzi scheme
A Las Vegas businessman, Brent Kovar, has been convicted of defrauding over 400 investors out of $24 million through a Ponzi scheme. Kovar falsely claimed his company, Profit Connect, used an 'AI supercomputer' for cryp…
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Big Tech's Influence on American Schools Under Scrutiny
Major technology companies, including Google, Microsoft, Apple Inc., and Amazon, have significantly influenced American educational institutions. This influence extends to curriculum development, technology adoption, an…
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DOJ probes Andreessen Horowitz over venture capital board seat conflicts
The Department of Justice is reportedly investigating Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) for potential antitrust violations related to board seats. The probe focuses on two partners holding board positions in companies that hav…
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Photographers ditch Adobe Photoshop over rising costs and legal issues
Photographers are increasingly frustrated with Adobe's rising subscription costs for Photoshop and Lightroom, with some seeing renewal prices increase by over 60%. This discontent is amplified by Adobe's past legal issu…
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US to allow private firms to conduct cyberattacks on its behalf
The U.S. government is set to permit vetted private companies to conduct cyberattacks on its behalf against transnational criminal organizations. This new policy, outlined in a presidential memorandum signed by Donald T…
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US authorizes private firms for offensive cyberattacks against foreign criminals
The Trump administration has launched a new program allowing vetted private companies to conduct offensive cyber operations against foreign cybercrime organizations. These operations, which require federal approval and …
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Philippine VP Sara Duterte charged with grave threats over alleged assassination plot
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has been charged with "grave threats" in relation to an alleged assassination plot against President Bongbong Marcos. The charge was filed in a Quezon City courtroom, with the Depa…
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Fauci faces contempt vote over COVID-19 testimony refusal
Dr. Anthony Fauci is facing a contempt of Congress vote due to his refusal to answer questions regarding his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The vote, led by Republican Sen. Rand Paul, stems from Fauci invoking his F…
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Trump administration pays $1.22B to RWE to cancel US offshore wind leases
The Trump administration has finalized a $1.22 billion settlement with RWE, compelling the German energy company to cancel its offshore wind leases in New York, California, and Louisiana. This agreement is part of a bro…
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Department of War Pauses CMMC Phase II Requirements
The Department of War has suspended its CMMC Phase II requirements, originally set to take effect in November 2026. This decision, announced by CIO Kirsten Davies, aims to reduce compliance burdens for smaller businesse…
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Senate Panel Votes to Hold Dr. Fauci in Contempt Over COVID-19 Questions
A Senate panel has voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer questions regarding the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. Senator Rand Paul plans to refer the contempt resolution to the Department …
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Crypto founder Taj Tarsha indicted for $10M NFT investor fraud
The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted Taj Tarsha, founder of the crypto startup Few and Far, on charges of securities and wire fraud. Prosecutors allege that Tarsha defrauded at least 67 investors out of more than…