A government review found that UCLA’s medical school admissions process gave Black and Hispanic applicants an edge over other groups. The Justice Department claims the school broke the law by prioritizing race in selections, pointing out that Black and Hispanic students who got in typically had lowe
Federal officials are preparing for a major shift in how marijuana is treated under U. S. law, with changes expected as soon as this week. If approved, this would be the biggest update to marijuana policy in years, making it easier for scientists to study the drug's possible benefits. The push for
The U. S. Justice Department has added a former attorney from President Trump’s team to the investigation of ex‑CIA chief John Brennan. The move comes after a senior prosecutor in Miami stepped away from the case, sparking questions about the pace of the inquiry. Brennan, a frequent commentator on c
The U. S. House Oversight Committee wants to give Epstein’s victims a platform. Chairman James Comer announced plans for hearings after First Lady Melania Trump publicly backed the idea. She argued victims deserve to share their stories under oath. Comer agreed, saying they will move forward with th
President Donald Trump has reportedly talked about removing Attorney General Pam Bondi, according to several unnamed insiders. He is unhappy with what he calls her lack of vigor in pursuing his political opponents and how she handled the Epstein investigation. The president has even suggested tha
A U. S. Attorney in Washington decided not to press charges against six members of Congress after a federal grand jury said there was no probable cause. The lawyers had tried to indict lawmakers who posted a video urging military and intelligence people not to follow illegal orders. The grand jury r
A recent court filing by the Justice Department revealed a significant data security issue. Employees from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), who were working with the Social Security Administration (SSA), shared sensitive information through an unsecured third-party server. This action
The Department of Justice is looking into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. They are accused of making it hard for federal officers to do their jobs. This is about immigration enforcement in the state. The investigation started after Walz and Frey made public statements.
In a surprising turn of events, several attorneys from the US justice department's civil rights division have resigned. They are unhappy with a decision not to investigate the shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent. This incident happened in Minneapolis on January 7. The attorneys who quit w
Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are in serious trouble. They've been arrested and brought to the U. S. to face charges. The U. S. says Maduro's government is corrupt and deeply involved in drug trafficking. They accuse him of working with some of the world's most dan
