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Bribery charges against NYC Mayor Adams to be dismissed

US Justice Department directs federal prosecutors to dismiss the bribery case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

Bribery charges against NYC Mayor Adams to be dismissed

Coming soon: US vs Hamas' 'Nukhba' terrorists

US Attorney General Pam Bondi creates task force to counter ongoing threat from Hamas, bring justice for victims of the October 7 massacre, Yediot Aharonot reports.

Coming soon: US vs Hamas' 'Nukhba' terrorists

Lawyers involved in prosecuting Trump dismissed

Justice Department announces it has dismissed several lawyers involved in prosecuting President Donald Trump, explaining they cannot be trusted to assist in implementing the President’s agenda.

Lawyers involved in prosecuting Trump dismissed

Oversaw Trump’s cases

Special Counsel Jack Smith resigns

Special Counsel Jack Smith, who closed the probes against Trump following his re-election, officially resigns from Justice Department.

Special Counsel Jack Smith resigns

US Army veteran accused of trying to join Hezbollah

Indictment says Jack Danaher Molloy, a dual US-Irish citizen and US Army veteran, traveled to Lebanon in August with the intention of joining Hezbollah, which has been designated as a terrorist organization in the United States.

US Army veteran accused of trying to join Hezbollah

CIA official charged for leaking info on Israeli strike on Iran

Asif W. Rahman, who worked abroad for the CIA, was arrested by the FBI in Cambodia and charged with two counts of willful retention and transmission of national defense information.

CIA official charged for leaking info on Israeli strike on Iran

Iranian plot

Three people charged over plot to assassinate Trump

US Justice Department announces federal charges against three people in thwarted Iranian plot to kill president-elect Donald Trump before the election.

Three people charged over plot to assassinate Trump

New York man charged with attempt to provide support to ISIS

Syed Aman from Nassau County charged in federal court in Brooklyn with attempting to provide material support to ISIS, a day after being arrested as he tried to board a flight to Doha, from where he intended to reach Syria and join ISIS.

New York man charged with attempt to provide support to ISIS

Judaica seller returns book looted by Nazis to rightful owners

Judaica seller signs deal with feds to return Nazi-looted 16th-century Bible to Budapest seminary.

Judaica seller returns book looted by Nazis to rightful owners

Terror plot on US Election Day

Afghan national charged for plotting attack in support of ISIS

The FBI arrested Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, a 27-year-old living in Oklahoma, on Monday after he bought rifles and ammunition from an undercover officer.

Afghan national charged for plotting attack in support of ISIS

Justice Department preparing criminal charges over Trump hacking

US Justice Department preparing criminal charges in connection with an Iranian hack that targeted former President Donald Trump's presidential campaign.

Justice Department preparing criminal charges over Trump hacking

DoJ charges white supremacists for soliciting hate crimes

Leaders of Terrorgram Collective, a white supremacist group, charged for urging terrorism against Jews and other targets.

DoJ charges white supremacists for soliciting hate crimes

Russian campaign aimed to undermine support for Ukraine

Justice Department says Russian disinformation campaign targeted Israel and US Jews.

Russian campaign aimed to undermine support for Ukraine

ISIS supporter planned mass murder of Jews in New York for Oct. 7

Pakistani citizen attempted to enter US to carry out mass shooting at Jewish center in New York City on October 7, 2024, US Department of Justice reports.

ISIS supporter planned mass murder of Jews in New York for Oct. 7

Over Oct. 7 attack:

US announces criminal charges against Hamas leaders

Justice Department announces criminal charges against six senior Hamas members, including leader Yahya Sinwar,in connection with the October 7, 2023, attack in Israel.

US announces criminal charges against Hamas leaders

Buffalo supermarket shooting:

Justice Department to seek death penalty for shooter

Justice Department says it is intending to seek the death penalty for Payton Gendron, who shot dead 10 Black people in May 2022.

Justice Department to seek death penalty for shooter

Florida man charged with threatening to kill Jewish people

21-year-old from Sarasota accused of calling World Jewish Congress and threatening "mass genocide of every single Israeli" in a voicemail.

Florida man charged with threatening to kill Jewish people

Teva agrees to settlement in price-fixing case in the US

Israel-based drugmaker agrees to pay a $225 million fine to settle price-fixing charges related to three of its medicines.

Teva agrees to settlement in price-fixing case in the US

Hunter Biden’s lawyer:

'DOJ prosecutors changed their decision on the fly’

Lawyer for President Biden's son criticizes Justice Department for changing decision on his plea agreement.

'DOJ prosecutors changed their decision on the fly’

Pence:

'The American people should judge Trump over Jan. 6'

Former US Vice President says he hopes the Justice Department does not pursue charges against Trump in connection with Capitol riots.

'The American people should judge Trump over Jan. 6'

Hunter Biden to plead guilty to federal tax offenses

US President Joe Biden's son will avoid full prosecution on a separate gun charge in a deal with the Justice Department.

Hunter Biden to plead guilty to federal tax offenses

Pence:

'If elected, I will clean house at the Justice Department'

Former US Vice President says Americans have lost confidence in the Department of Justice.

'If elected, I will clean house at the Justice Department'

DOJ closes probe of Pence classified documents

Justice Department will not bring any charges against the former Vice President over the classified documents found at his home.

DOJ closes probe of Pence classified documents

DeSantis:

'I will pardon Jan. 6 defendants - including Trump'

Florida Gov. accuses Justice Department and FBI of weaponizing authority by pursuing ongoing investigations into Capitol riots.

'I will pardon Jan. 6 defendants - including Trump'

Trump after indictment:

'Defund the DOJ and FBI'

Former US President urges Republicans in Congress to slash funding for the US Justice Department and the FBI.

'Defund the DOJ and FBI'

Justice Department:

'Trump isn't automatically immune from lawsuits on Jan. 6 riots'

Justice Department urges court to reject Trump's claim that he is automatically immune from lawsuits related to the US Capitol riots.

'Trump isn't automatically immune from lawsuits on Jan. 6 riots'

DOJ won't hand over info on Biden documents

Justice Department rejects request from House Judiciary Committee Chair for info on probe into Biden's classified documents.

DOJ won't hand over info on Biden documents

Judge rejects DOJ's request to hold Trump in contempt of court

The Justice Department had requested that Trump and his legal team be held in contempt over failure to comply with subpoena.

Judge rejects DOJ's request to hold Trump in contempt of court

Justice Department seeks to hold Trump in contempt of court

Justice Department asks federal judge to hold Trump in contempt of court for failing to comply with a subpoena on classified documents.

Justice Department seeks to hold Trump in contempt of court

Jan 6 panel chair expects criminal referrals to be made to DOJ

Rep. Bennie Thompson confident panel will send its findings to the Justice Department.

Jan 6 panel chair expects criminal referrals to be made to DOJ

US appeals court halts review of Mar-a-Lago documents

US federal appeals court reverses earlier decision to appoint a special master to review documents seized from Trump’s estate.

US appeals court halts review of Mar-a-Lago documents

US A-G appoints special counsel to oversee Trump probes

Merrick Garland names Jack Smith as special counsel to oversee probe of Capitol riots and Mar-a-Lago documents.

US A-G appoints special counsel to oversee Trump probes

DOJ likely to appoint special counsel if Trump runs in 2024

With Trump set to announce 2024 bid, DOJ mulls hiring special counsel to oversea investigations that may lead to his indictment.

DOJ likely to appoint special counsel if Trump runs in 2024

12 charged by US for sending military tech to Russia

Two European companies also charged for scheme to illegally send sensitive US technology to Russia.

12 charged by US for sending military tech to Russia

DOJ: Trump may still have more White House docs

Trump responds to claim of more WH records by accusing 'weaponized' DOJ of 'witch hunt after witch hunt.'

DOJ: Trump may still have more White House docs

DOJ permitted to resume review of Trump files

Three-judge appeals court panel grants Department of Justice’s request to continue review of classified documents seized from Trump's home.

DOJ permitted to resume review of Trump files

US charges three Iranians in connection with cyberattacks

Department of Justice unseals indictment of three Iranian nationals in connection with global cyberattacks.

US charges three Iranians in connection with cyberattacks

Mar-a-Lago raid:

DOJ open to Trump-proposed candidates for special master review

Justice Department says it is open to one of the candidates suggested by Trump as special master to review documents seized from Mar-a-Lago.

DOJ open to Trump-proposed candidates for special master review

Mar-a-Lago raid:

DOJ appeals decision to order special master

Justice Department appeals Florida judge's order to freeze access to thousands of documents seized from Trump's home.

DOJ appeals decision to order special master

Former AG Barr predicts DOJ will soon indict Trump

Barr believes DOJ 'getting very close' to having enough evidence to bring case against Trump for storing top secret docs at FL residence.

Former AG Barr predicts DOJ will soon indict Trump

Trump slams DOJ, claims FBI mishandled classified docs

Reacting to DOJ's charge of obstruction, Trump shoots back that FBI released photo of classified docs to the public.

Trump slams DOJ, claims FBI mishandled classified docs

Justice Dept. against revealing evidence supporting Trump search

US Justice Department says it opposes unsealing affidavit that prosecutors used to obtain federal judge's approval to search Mar-a-Lago.

Justice Dept. against revealing evidence supporting Trump search

Trump: FBI ‘could have planted anything they wanted'

Trump says after raid ‘there is tremendous anger in the country’ and reaches out to DOJ with offer to help calm down the situation.

Trump: FBI ‘could have planted anything they wanted'

US to seize Iranian plane linked to terrorism held in Argentina

Department of Justice urges Argentina to seize Venezuelan owned Iranian airplane linked to international terrorism.

US to seize Iranian plane linked to terrorism held in Argentina

US Justice Department investigates Trump actions in Jan. 6 trial

Prosecutors are inquiring into witnesses' conversations with Trump and those close to him, report says.

US Justice Department investigates Trump actions in Jan. 6 trial

Jan 6 hearing:

Federal authorities raid home of former Trump DOJ official

Federal authorities conduct search of the home of former Trump administration Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark.

Federal authorities raid home of former Trump DOJ official

Buffalo shooter charged with federal hate crimes

Justice Department announces federal hate crimes charges against Payton Gendron, who shot dead 10 African Americans at Buffalo supermarket.

Buffalo shooter charged with federal hate crimes

Justice Department to review response to Texas shooting

The review follows intense criticism of the police over why it took well over an hour to neutralize the gunman.

Justice Department to review response to Texas shooting

DOJ investigating Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings

U.S. Justice Department looking into whether Hunter Biden’s overseas business activities amounted to foreign lobbying violations.

DOJ investigating Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings

Justice Dep: Iran plotting to assassinate John Bolton

Two Iranians from the Quds Force found to have been planning to assassinate former Trump national security advisor John Bolton.

Justice Dep: Iran plotting to assassinate John Bolton

Man indicted in US for tracking opponents of Egypt's Sisi

New York man indicted on charges that he acted as an unregistered agent of Egypt's government.

Man indicted in US for tracking opponents of Egypt's Sisi

Montana man faces $9.9 million fine for anti-Semitic robocalls

Man facing nearly $10 million in fines for allegedly making 5,000 robocalls featuring anti-Semitic and racist threats.

Montana man faces $9.9 million fine for anti-Semitic robocalls

DOJ turns down calls for investigation into nursing home deaths

The move angered relatives and friends of individuals killed in the crisis implicating NY Gov. Cuomo.

DOJ turns down calls for investigation into nursing home deaths

US: Iranian agents charged in plot to kidnap journalist

Justice Department announces charges against four Iranian intelligence agents and co-conspirator who plotted to kidnap a journalist.

US: Iranian agents charged in plot to kidnap journalist

Justice Department drops lawsuit related to John Bolton's book

Justice Department drops lawsuit and criminal investigation related to former White House national security adviser John Bolton’s memoir.

Justice Department drops lawsuit related to John Bolton's book

Biden admin: Reinstate death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber

Justice Department urging Supreme Court to reinstate the death penalty sentences for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.

Biden admin: Reinstate death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber

Michigan congressman co-sponsoring bill to combat anti-Semitism

Bill Huizenga co-sponsoring legislation to foster increased work by the Department of Justice to combat anti-Semitic incidents.

Michigan congressman co-sponsoring bill to combat anti-Semitism

Biden Justice Department nominee hid ties to anti-Semitic poet

Evidence shows that Kirsten Clarke was on the same masthead as the poet, whose poem claimed that Israel had advanced knowledge of 9/11.

Biden Justice Department nominee hid ties to anti-Semitic poet

US deports Nazi concentration camp guard to Germany

Concentration camp guard is 70th Nazi persecutor to be removed from US, Justice Department says.

US deports Nazi concentration camp guard to Germany

Judge Sullivan engaged in “ex parte” communications

The presiding judge hired a new prosecutor and went to appeal after charges were dropped against General Flynn - but there is more. Op-ed.

Judge Sullivan engaged in “ex parte” communications