U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of California
Coverage of U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of California in the Nexus archive.
- Newsom blames Trump for DOJ probe, but reports say investigation predates his administration
California Gov. Gavin Newsom claims President Donald Trump's Justice Department launched a politically motivated investigation against him, but reports indicate key federal probes began before Trump's second administration. Multiple news outlets, citing sources, report investigations involving Newsom's orbit started under the Biden administration or originated from local complaints in California.
- Newsom blames Trump for DOJ probe, but reports say investigation predates his administration
California Gov. Gavin Newsom claims the Justice Department's investigation against him is a politically motivated 'fishing expedition' linked to President Donald Trump, but reports indicate key federal investigations began before Trump's second administration. News organizations cite sources stating at least one inquiry originated in California and was opened during the Biden administration, contradicting Newsom's assertions.
- Airport suspect packed explosive device for flight, caught with cryptic message on phone: feds
A California man was arrested at Sacramento International Airport for attempting to board a flight with an explosive device in his carry-on luggage. The device, described as a brown cylindrical object with a green fuse, was discovered during a TSA checkpoint search. The suspect also carried five phones with taped cameras and a cryptic message.