JUSTICE DEPARTMENT

May 24 2025BUSINESS

Boeing's Big Break: A Fine and a Free Pass

The Justice Department has struck a deal with Boeing. The company will not face prosecution for the two deadly crashes involving its 737 Max aircraft. This decision has sparked outrage among some families of the victims. The crashes, occurring in 2018 and 2019, resulted in the loss of 346 lives. Boeing's 737 Max models were grounded worldwide for nearly two years fol...

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May 24 2025BUSINESS

Boeing's Billion-Dollar Bid to Dodge Legal Trouble

Boeing, the giant in the airplane industry, is in hot water. The Justice Department has struck a deal with Boeing. This agreement lets Boeing avoid a criminal trial. The deal is about the 737 Max planes. These planes were involved in two major crashes. The crashes happened in 2018 and 2019. A total of 346 people lost their lives. The deal is not final yet. If it goe...

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May 22 2025POLITICS

The U. S. Justice Department's U-Turn on Police Reforms

The Justice Department recently made a significant shift in its approach to policing. It announced plans to cancel agreements with Minneapolis and Louisville. These agreements were meant to reform their police departments after the tragic deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. These events sparked national protests against racial injustice in 2020. The Trump a...

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May 21 2025POLITICS

Floyd's Legacy: Justice Dept. Shifts Stance on Police Oversight

The Justice Department has made a significant change in its approach to police oversight. It is now backing away from cases against police departments in Minneapolis and Louisville, Kentucky. This decision reverses the previous use of consent decrees. These agreements were meant to hold law enforcement accountable for their actions. The shift comes just before the an...

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May 21 2025POLITICS

Justice Department's Double Standard

The Justice Department is investigating Andrew Cuomo. He is a prominent figure in the New York City mayoral race. Republicans have accused him of being dishonest with Congress. This is about choices he made during the COVID-19 pandemic. He was the governor of New York at the time. The investigation started about a month ago. It is being led by the U. S. attorne...

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May 06 2025BUSINESS

Google's Ad Empire Under Fire: The US Pushes for a Major Split

The US government is stepping up its efforts to dismantle Google's digital ad empire. The Justice Department has proposed that Google should hand over the core technology behind its ad network. This move comes after a judge ruled that Google has been using its market power to squash competition, hurting online publishers in the process. The proposal, filed in a Virgi...

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Apr 22 2025BUSINESS

Google's Search Empire Under Fire: The Fight for Fair Play

In the heart of Washington, D. C. , a high-stakes showdown is unfolding. The Justice Department and Google are locked in a battle over how to address Google's dominant position in the search engine market. The stage is set at the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse, where both sides are presenting their cases to determine the penalties for Google's actions....

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Apr 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

Big Tech's Big Breakup: What's Next for Google?

Google is facing a major challenge in court. The Justice Department is pushing for a breakup of the tech giant. This is not just any court case. It could change how we use the internet and how tech companies operate. The Justice Department and several states accuse Google of unfair practices. They say Google pays phone and browser makers to make it the default searc...

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Apr 02 2025CRIME

The Death Penalty Dilemma: A CEO's Murder and Political Stances

The Justice Department has made a significant decision in the case of Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed the interim US attorney for the Southern District of New York to seek the death penalty if Mangione is found guilty of capital murder. Mangione is currently facing both state and ...

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Mar 24 2025POLITICS

New Jersey Gets a Familiar Face in Top Legal Role

The president has made a surprising move, appointing a former personal lawyer and spokeswoman as the interim U. S. attorney for New Jersey. This choice, Alina Habba, is no stranger to legal battles, having defended the president in high-profile civil trials. These cases, brought by the New York attorney general and a writer, ended with significant financial penalties...

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