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Paramount Skydance alleges Netflix is attempting to influence regulators and stakeholders against its proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) through a 'scorched-earth campaign.' Makan Delrahim, Paramount's chief legal officer and a former assistant attorney general, sent a letter to the DOJ's Antitrust Division responding to concerns raised by the Teamsters union about job impacts from the merger.

Pam Bondi testified before the House oversight committee, stating Todd Blanche oversaw the US Department of Justice's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case files. Bondi acknowledged redaction errors in the released files but emphasized the department's commitment to accountability. Survivors and lawmakers criticized the release for redactions and disclosure of sensitive information.

Pam Bondi, former attorney general, stated that Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's potential replacement, oversaw the US Department of Justice's handling of Jeffrey Epstein case records. Bondi acknowledged redaction errors in the released files but emphasized the department's commitment to accountability. Survivors and lawmakers criticized the DOJ's actions and redactions.

Pam Bondi testified that Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's nominee to replace her, was responsible for the Department of Justice's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. She also stated she was unsure about the extent of Trump's knowledge of Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's crimes before they became public.

Pam Bondi stated Todd Blanche, whom Donald Trump plans to nominate as her replacement, was responsible for the US Department of Justice's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. Bondi also expressed uncertainty about the extent of Trump's prior knowledge of Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's crimes.

The US Department of Justice’s civil rights division is investigating 15 medical schools for alleged race discrimination in admissions. This follows the DoJ’s recent determination that the medical schools at UCLA and Yale University illegally used race in their admissions processes.

The US Department of Justice’s civil rights division has launched investigations into 15 medical schools over allegations of potential race discrimination in their admissions processes. This follows recent findings that the medical schools at the University of California, Los Angeles and Yale University illegally used race in their admissions.

John Bolton will plead guilty to mishandling classified documents. The US Department of Justice filed federal charges against him in October 2025 as part of a broader effort targeting critics of Donald Trump.

John Bolton will plead guilty over mishandling classified documents. The US Department of Justice filed charges against him in October 2025 as part of a series of actions against critics of a US president.

A man is accused of plotting 20 Iran-linked terror attacks in Europe and Canada and appeared in court. The accused is linked to Qasem Soleimani, who was killed by the US in 2020, and Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al Saadi.

The US Justice Department has announced plans to appeal a judge's order requiring broad refunds of Trump-era tariffs, arguing the judge lacks authority to mandate nationwide refunds for all importers who paid tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), even those who did not sue. The dispute centers on whether a recent Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship limits the scope of such refunds, potentially creating legal uncertainty in an ongoing claims process.

The Trump administration's Department of Justice is suing Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Washington state over their refusal to issue confidential license plates to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. ICE seeks the plates to conduct undercover operations as part of Trump's immigration crackdown, arguing the states have provided similar access to other law enforcement agencies.

A Google software engineer, Michele Spagnuolo, was charged by the US DoJ with using insider information to rig bets on Polymarket, earning $1.2 million by predicting Google’s most-searched list. The case involves allegations of exploiting confidential data to bet on long-shot candidates like indie musician D4vd, who appeared on the list after an arrest.

The US conducted strikes against Iran's military sites for the second time this week, with explosions reported near an Iranian port city and air defenses activated. A man was jailed in the US for 10 years for plotting to kill an Iranian-American activist, and police in Jerusalem removed a couple for wearing a controversial hat.

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is facing a lawsuit from the US Department of Justice over allegations of fostering a 'hostile educational environment' due to antisemitism and violations of free speech. The legal action highlights ongoing concerns about campus climate and institutional accountability.

Former US President Joe Biden filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts from private 2016-2017 conversations with his biographer. The DOJ plans to release the materials on June 15 to the House Judiciary Committee and the Heritage Foundation, which requested them after their use in a prior special counsel investigation.

Detectives investigating Andrew's connections to Jeffrey Epstein are facing delays caused by the US Department of Justice. The case's resolution is unlikely before 2027 due to these obstacles.

Detectives investigating Andrew's connections with Jeffrey Epstein are facing delays due to the US Department of Justice's obstruction. The case is expected to take until 2027 to reach a decision on potential charges.

The US has indicted former Cuban President Raul Castro, prompting reactions from Cubans in both Havana and Miami. The charges represent a significant development in US-Cuba relations and have generated varied responses from the Cuban diaspora and those remaining on the island.

Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche announced murder charges against former Cuban president Raúl Castro for his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two planes operated by the exile group Brothers to the Rescue. The 94-year-old Castro was Cuba's defence minister at the time of the incident. The indictment represents an escalation in Washington's pressure campaign against Cuba's government.

The US Department of Justice is probing the valuations of BlackRock's Private Credit Fund. The investigation is focused on the fund's valuation practices. BlackRock is a major investment management firm.

The US Department of Justice has indicted Raúl Castro over a fatal shooting incident involving civilian planes in 1996. The incident occurred in 1996 and Raúl Castro is being held responsible. The indictment was announced recently.

Two police officers who defended the US Capitol from rioters are suing to block payouts from a $1.776 billion settlement fund. The fund is intended for people who claim to be victims of politically motivated prosecutions. The officers' lawsuit claims the fund is an illegal slush fund that will finance insurrectionists and paramilitary groups.

The US Department of Justice joined Elon Musk's xAI in suing Colorado to block its AI anti-discrimination law, which the article argues represents federal efforts to reframe AI consumer protections as ideological overreach. The lawsuit raises concerns about government siding with a billionaire against state-level protections for residents from AI discrimination.

A protest projected a John Adams quote on the US Department of Justice building regarding a $1.8 billion fund. The quote appeared on the side of the Main Justice building on Tuesday night. The demonstration is in response to the significant allocation of funds.

The US government has agreed to drop tax claims against President Donald Trump as part of a settlement in a lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service. The settlement also includes the creation of a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies of the president who believe they have been unjustly investigated and prosecuted. The move has been criticized by Democrats and government watchdogs as corrupt and unconstitutional.

Sunny Manhertz, a Canadian noncitizen and lawful permanent US resident, is accused of illegally voting in multiple federal and state elections while lying about his citizenship status. He allegedly cast ballots in various local, state, primary, and federal elections from 2008 to 2024. Manhertz faces up to six years in prison.

The US justice department has barred the IRS from auditing Donald Trump's past tax returns through a provision added to a widely criticized agreement. The agreement creates a $1.776bn fund to compensate allies of the president. The provision applies to anything filed before the agreement was reached.

A federal judge in New York has blocked US Immigration and Customs Enforcement from carrying out civil immigration arrests at several Manhattan immigration courthouses. The ruling is a major reversal from an earlier decision and marks a temporary revert to narrower Biden-era restrictions on courthouse arrests. The judge's decision was made after government lawyers admitted to making a 'material mistaken statement of fact' defending the policy in court.

Alex Nain Saab Moran, a close ally of Nicolás Maduro, has been deported to the US to face charges of orchestrating a money laundering and bribery scheme tied to Venezuela's state-run food program and oil industry. The scheme allegedly involved the embezzlement of hundreds of millions of dollars from the CLAP welfare program and the sale of billions of dollars' worth of Venezuelan state-owned oil. Saab appeared in federal court in Miami to face federal charges.

The US Department of Justice has accused a Dream Market administrator of converting cryptocurrency into $1.7 million in gold bars. The accusation suggests illegal activities involving cryptocurrency and physical assets. The case involves a significant amount of money and raises concerns about crypto regulation.

Texas Children's Hospital agreed to stop administering puberty blockers to children and pay $10 million in penalties after a probe by the US Department of Justice and the state of Texas. The hospital will also open a 'detransition clinic' to provide medical care to patients who underwent gender-transition procedures. The settlement includes the firing of five doctors who performed gender transition surgeries on children.

The US Department of Justice is creating a 'Truth and Justice Commission' to compensate alleged victims of government weaponization, with a budget of $1.776 billion. The commission's purpose is to pay claims made by these alleged victims. Sources close to the matter have revealed the DOJ's plan.

Takeda Pharmaceuticals will pay $13.6 million to settle allegations of paying kickbacks to doctors to prescribe an antidepressant, violating federal law and causing Medicaid to pay false claims. The alleged kickbacks included speaking fees and paid meals at high-end restaurants from January 2014 to October 2020. Takeda's settlement demonstrates the US Department of Justice's commitment to ensuring patients' best interests.

The US Department of Justice is seeking the death penalty for a suspect accused of fatally shooting two Israeli Embassy staffers outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington. The decision was announced by the US Attorney for DC, Jeanine Pirro's office. The shootings occurred outside the museum in Washington.

The US Department of Justice is pushing to indict Raúl Castro over the 1996 downing of civilian planes. The incident occurred in 1996 and officials have confirmed the DOJ's efforts. Raúl Castro is a key figure in the investigation.

The US Department of Justice accused Yale School of Medicine and UCLA medical school of discriminating against white and Asian applicants. The accusation follows a 2023 Supreme Court ruling prohibiting affirmative action in admission decisions. The DOJ cites differences in test scores and GPAs between students of different racial groups.

The US Department of Justice accused Yale University of illegally considering race in admissions to its medical school, finding Black and Hispanic students have a higher chance of admission despite lower grades and test scores. This comes after a 2023 supreme court decision banned affirmative action in college admissions. The justice department investigation found disparities in admission rates

The US Department of Justice is dropping fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani after he hired Donald Trump's personal lawyer. Adani was accused of conspiring to pay $250m in bribes to Indian government officials. He promised to invest $10bn in the US economy and create 15,000 jobs if charges were dropped.

A Wisconsin county clerk claims an FBI agent visited a county election director's home, sparking concerns over election integrity and democracy. The clerk defends the state's handling of the 2020 presidential election as fair and transparent. The FBI declined to comment on the matter.