United States Department of Justice
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- parent of Drug Enforcement Administration 100%
- parent of United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division 100%
- parent of Department of Justice Office of Professional Responsibility 100%
- parent of Federal Bureau of Prisons 100%
- subsidiary of Federal Government of the United States 100%
- parent of Federal Bureau of Investigation 100%
- parent of Executive Office for Immigration Review 100%
- parent of Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives 100%
- parent of Department of Justice Office of the Solicitor General 100%
- parent of United States Department of Justice Antitrust Division 100%
- employs Federal Bureau of Investigation 90%
- used by TAKE IT DOWN Act 90%
- 2026-07-19 regulatory The DOJ initiated the first case in the Alien Terrorist Removal Court. source
- 2026-07-12 regulatory The Justice Department subpoenaed New York Times journalists regarding a security report on Air Force One. source
- 2026-06-28 regulatory The U.S. Department of Justice seized nearly 400 domains illegally streaming the 2026 FIFA World Cup as part of Operation Offsides. source
- 2026-06-26 regulatory A federal judge ordered the U.S. Department of Justice to release unredacted Jeffrey Epstein records or explain why they cannot be released by July 2. source
- 2026-06-18 regulatory The US Department of Justice revealed the use of xAI's Grok AI by the US military for targeting. source
- 2026-06-17 regulatory The U.S. Department of Justice intervened in a lawsuit to halt Evanston's reparations program, citing racial discrimination. source
- 2026-06-15 regulatory The DOJ took down two websites hosting fake nude images as part of enforcement under the TAKE IT DOWN Act. source
- 2026-05-24 regulatory The Justice Department removed news releases about January 6 defendants from its website, deeming them partisan propaganda. source
- 2026-05-20 regulatory The US Department of Justice joined xAI in a lawsuit challenging an AI anti-discrimination law.
- 2026-05-19 regulatory The US Department of Justice charged seven Chinese executives and four shipping firms with price-fixing and restricting output. source
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US lifts TikTok ban on government devices after ByteDance restructuring
The United States has lifted its ban on TikTok for government devices, following a determination by the Justice Department. This decision stems from the app's new US joint venture, which is no longer considered a "cover…
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US government workers can now use TikTok on official devices
U.S. government workers can now use TikTok on government-issued devices, reversing a 2022 ban. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a memo confirming the change, citing a Justice Department opinion that the …
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DOJ opinion could shield Trump's private communications from Congress
The Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel has issued an opinion asserting that executive privilege can shield communications between former President Trump and his private advisors. This opinion could potentia…
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Chinese national admits guilt in US military tech export attempt to China
A Chinese national, Chen Dingwei, has pleaded guilty in a US federal court to attempting to illegally export sensitive military-grade satellite modems and radios to China. The equipment, manufactured for the US military…
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Todd Blanche confirmed as Attorney General amid concerns over Justice Department's direction
Todd Blanche has been officially sworn in as the Attorney General following a contentious confirmation process. His appointment, confirmed by a narrow Senate vote, has raised bipartisan concerns regarding the future dir…
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US judge dismisses criminal case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani
A US judge has dismissed criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, following a decision by the Justice Department to drop the fraud and bribery case. The charges, filed in 2024, alleged that Adani Group …
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Trump names Will Scharf as White House counsel amid election and project controversy
Donald Trump has appointed Will Scharf as his new White House counsel, effective September 1st. Scharf, who previously served as staff secretary and chaired the National Capital Planning Commission, was instrumental in …
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Trump names Will Scharf as new White House counsel
Donald Trump has announced that Will Scharf will be his new White House counsel, replacing David Warrington starting September 1. Scharf, who previously served as a federal prosecutor and represented Trump in various le…
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Senate confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General amid controversy · 2 sources tracked
The U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as the new Attorney General in a 50-49 vote, with two Republicans joining all Democrats in opposition. This confirmation follows a contentious process, largely due to conc…
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Trump's AG nominee Todd Blanche secures key Senate vote
Senator Bill Cassidy has announced his support for Todd Blanche's nomination as US attorney general, overcoming a significant hurdle for Donald Trump's controversial pick. This decision came after Senator Lisa Murkowski…
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US court blocks Trump's $400M White House ballroom project
A US federal appeals court has ordered the Trump administration to halt construction on a US$400 million ballroom project at the White House. The court ruled that President Donald Trump does not have the unilateral auth…
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DOJ accuses Duke Law of illegal race-based admissions
The U.S. Department of Justice has accused Duke University School of Law of unlawfully considering race in its admissions process. The DOJ claims the law school used factors like personal essays and first-generation sta…
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Louisiana school board ends 60-year desegregation oversight with federal government
A Louisiana school board and the federal government have agreed to end over 60 years of federal oversight aimed at desegregating schools. The Bossier Parish School Board, near Shreveport, announced the agreement on the …
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Murkowski opposes Trump AG pick Blanche, citing DOJ case handling
Senator Lisa Murkowski announced her opposition to Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General, citing concerns about the Justice Department's handling of sensitive cases and potential administrative actions. This de…
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US beef prices surge, but farmers see no profit increase amid industry probe
Despite a significant increase in US beef prices, cattle farmers are not experiencing a proportional rise in their earnings. This situation is attributed to the consolidation within the meatpacking industry, where a few…
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Senate panel votes to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress
A US Senate panel has voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions regarding his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, l…
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New Mexico sues DOJ over Epstein ranch investigation obstruction
New Mexico's Attorney General Raúl Torrez has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice, accusing it of obstructing his investigation into sex crimes at Jeffrey Epstein's ranch. The lawsuit claims that Acti…
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DOJ's voter roll lawsuits hit consistent judicial roadblocks
Federal judges across the United States have consistently ruled against the Department of Justice's attempts to obtain sensitive voter information from states. The DOJ's legal strategy, aimed at supporting President Tru…
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DOJ extracts $3.2M from OpenAI over hiring discrimination allegations
The U.S. Department of Justice has extracted $3.2 million from OpenAI to settle allegations of hiring discrimination. This action addresses claims that OpenAI unlawfully favored non-US citizens for certain positions. Se…
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OpenAI pays $3.2M to settle DOJ hiring discrimination claims
OpenAI has agreed to pay $3.2 million to settle allegations from the U.S. Department of Justice that it discriminated against American workers. The company allegedly favored candidates holding temporary visas over U.S. …