JUSTICE DEPARTMENT

Dec 10 2025POLITICS

A New Legal Venture: Jack Smith and Team Start a Law Firm

Jack Smith, known for his role as a special counsel in the Justice Department, is making a big move. He's joining forces with three other former federal prosecutors to open a new law firm. The team includes Tim Heaphy, David Harbach, and Thomas Windom, all with extensive experience in public service

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Justice Department's Legal Opinion on Venezuelan Boat Strikes Under Scrutiny

A group of former federal ethics experts have called for an internal investigation into the Justice Department's legal opinion that backed U. S. military strikes on suspected drug boats in South American waters. These former officials, who served under different presidents, are questioning the legal

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Dec 09 2025CRIME

AI Tech Smuggling: A High-Stakes Game of Cat and Mouse

A recent case has put the spotlight on the illegal movement of advanced technology across borders. Three individuals are now facing serious charges for their roles in a scheme to send high-tech AI chips from the U. S. to China without proper authorization. The main player in this drama is a Texas-b

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Dec 05 2025POLITICS

Letitia James: No Indictment, But the Story Isn't Over

Letitia James, the New York Attorney General, is in the clear—for now. The Justice Department recently failed to get a grand jury to indict her. This comes just a short time after a judge threw out an earlier case against her. The original case was dismissed because of a legal hiccup in how the pros

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Nov 30 2025POLITICS

The Short and Rocky Journey of Lindsey Halligan

Lindsey Halligan's time as a US attorney was anything but smooth. She was picked by Donald Trump to lead the Alexandria, Virginia office, but her tenure was cut short after just 63 days. A judge ruled that she was serving unlawfully, which meant the cases she was working on, including one against fo

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Trump's Legal Battles: A Closer Look at the Justice Department's Struggles

In a surprising turn of events, the Justice Department has faced significant setbacks in its recent legal pursuits. Lindsey Halligan, a Trump ally, took charge of a high-profile case against former FBI Director James Comey. She secured an indictment, but the case quickly hit a wall. Judges found num

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Gun Rights Get a New Champion in the Justice Department

The Justice Department is shaking things up by creating a new office focused on protecting gun rights. This office, named the Second Amendment Rights Section, will start its work on December 4. Its main job is to look into local laws that might be limiting people's right to own guns. This move come

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Nov 24 2025POLITICS

Justice Department Employees Speak Out: A Wave of Resignations and Fires

A growing number of employees are leaving the Justice Department. Some are resigning, others are being fired, and many are retiring. This wave of departures has reached over 5, 000 people since January. A group called Justice Connection is collecting and sharing the farewell messages of these employ

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Nov 22 2025POLITICS

Justice Department in Hot Water Over Comey Case

The Justice Department is in a tough spot. They're trying to discredit a judge who's handling the case against former FBI director James Comey. This is getting messy. Officials have been making some questionable moves. They've criticized the judge for using a different word in court. That's not a bi

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Nov 19 2025POLITICS

Unlocking Epstein's Secrets: Senate Moves Swiftly

The Senate made a big move on Tuesday. They agreed to pass a bill without any changes. This bill is about releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein. The House had already approved it with a huge majority. The Senate didn't even debate it. They just said yes. Some people wanted changes. House Speak

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