US Justice Department
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- 2026-07-07 regulatory The US Justice Department used a Microsoft Windows anti-piracy tool to identify a suspect linked to the Scattered Spider cybercrime group. source
- 2026-06-28 regulatory The US Justice Department seized nearly 400 domains used for illegal streaming of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as part of Operation Offsides. source
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OpenAI settles US worker discrimination claims for $3.2M; Palantir tax payment questioned
OpenAI has agreed to pay $3.2 million to settle claims that it discriminated against U.S. workers by favoring foreign nationals in hiring practices. The U.S. Justice Department alleged that OpenAI and its subsidiary, St…
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US Justice Department probes Harvard over alleged discriminatory financial aid programs
The U.S. Justice Department has initiated an investigation into Harvard University's financial aid programs, specifically examining whether scholarships funded by Chinese donors discriminate against American students. T…
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Malaysia: Govt can't block port chief linked to Epstein
Malaysia's government cannot interfere with the management of companies, including its largest port operator, MMC Port Holdings, according to Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook. This statement follows the appointment of …
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Windows anti-piracy tool aids probe into Scattered Spider cybercrime group
Microsoft Windows' Global Distribution ID (GDID) has been instrumental in tracing the activities of a suspect linked to the Scattered Spider cybercrime group. This anti-piracy tool, which collects telemetry data, has he…
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US seizes nearly 400 domains for illegal 2026 World Cup streams · 2 sources tracked
The U.S. Department of Justice, through "Operation Offsides," has seized nearly 400 domains used for illegally streaming the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This operation, led by Homeland Security Investigations and the National …
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US Blacklists Chinese Tech Firms Amidst Growing US-China Tensions
The US is increasing scrutiny on Chinese technology companies, with the Pentagon adding Alibaba, BYD, and Baidu to a blacklist of entities linked to China's military. This move escalates technological competition betwee…
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John Bolton to plead guilty in classified info case, faces fine
Former US national security adviser John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to one count of retaining classified information. This deal with the Justice Department could allow him to avoid prison time, though he faces a …
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Trump administration scraps US$1.8B 'slush fund' for political allies
The Trump administration has withdrawn a controversial US$1.8 billion compensation program that critics had labeled a "slush fund." This initiative was intended to reimburse individuals who claimed unfair treatment by t…
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US Justice Dept probes E. Jean Carroll for perjury in Trump lawsuits
The US Justice Department has initiated a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the writer who successfully sued Donald Trump for defamation and sexual abuse. This probe, led by federal prosecutors in Chicago, wi…
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Two Chinese nationals charged in US for laundering cartel drug profits
Two Chinese nationals, Ruhuan Zhen and Hongce Wu, have been indicted in the US for allegedly conspiring to launder money for international drug cartels, including the Sinaloa Cartel and CJNG. Prosecutors claim the pair …
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US indicts Raul Castro over 1996 aircraft shootdown
The US Justice Department has indicted former Cuban leader Raul Castro and five others over the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft. The charges, unsealed in Miami, include conspiracy to kill US nationals and destruct…
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Epstein investigation in France identifies around 10 new potential victims
French authorities are investigating approximately 10 new potential victims who have come forward in the inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein's network. This brings the total number of potential victims who have contacted inves…
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Jho Low seeks Trump pardon for alleged $4.5B 1MDB fraud
Fugitive financier Jho Low, accused of masterminding the siphoning of at least $4.5 billion from Malaysia's 1MDB sovereign wealth fund, has applied for a pardon from former US President Donald Trump. Low's application, …
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Biologist Xu Xianzhong joins China institute after US lab arrests
Biologist Xu Xianzhong has joined the Shenzhen Medical Academy of Research and Translation in China following arrests of researchers from his former lab at the University of Michigan. Three of Xu's researchers were arre…
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US Justice Dept. backs xAI lawsuit challenging Colorado AI discrimination law
The US Department of Justice has intervened in a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk's xAI against Colorado's new AI regulation law. xAI argued that Senate bill 24-205 violates the First and Fourteenth Amendments by restricting …