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The U.S. Department of Education announced regulatory changes that prohibit using demographic data like discipline rates or school admissions to investigate racial discrimination in schools. Critics argue this removes a key tool for identifying systemic bias, while the Trump administration claims prior data use was improper. The change aligns with broader efforts to eliminate disparate impact regulations.

The U.S. government withdrew subpoenas for three New York Times reporters after a federal judge criticized its legal errors. The judge emphasized that subpoenas for journalists should be a last resort, and the Justice Department faces criticism for its aggressive tactics against media organizations. Similar subpoenas for journalists from The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal were also recently withdrawn.

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee delayed a vote on Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, with Sen. Chuck Grassley criticizing Democrats for opposing the nominee. Democrats, including Sen. Cory Booker, questioned Blanche's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and his role in a controversial 'anti-weaponization' fund. The delay was attributed to committee practice, and the arrival of Sen. Darline Graham on the committee shifted the GOP-led panel's composition.

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee delayed the vote on Todd Blanche's nomination as Attorney General, with Sen. Chuck Grassley criticizing Democrats for opposing the nomination. Committee Democrats, including Cory Booker, questioned Blanche's handling of the Epstein files and his role in establishing an anti-weaponization fund. The vote was postponed due to Republican absences, and new member Sen. Darline Graham's arrival shifted the committee's balance.

Trump’s justice department will withdraw subpoenas issued to New York Times journalists who reported on security concerns about the president flying on a Qatari-donated Air Force One. The subpoenas, issued by Manhattan US attorney Jay Clayton, are part of the Trump administration’s efforts to compel journalists to reveal sources, according to critics.

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee delayed a vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, with Sen. Chuck Grassley criticizing Democrats for opposing the nomination. Democrats, including Sen. Cory Booker, questioned Blanche’s suitability due to his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and his prior work for Donald Trump. The vote delay and comments followed a recess due to insufficient Republican attendance.

The government withdrew subpoenas for three New York Times reporters after a federal judge criticized legal errors, emphasizing subpoenas should be a last resort. The Trump administration has been pursuing news organizations and leaks, but faced pushback in court over compelled testimony from journalists.

The White House withdrew the nomination of Konstantinos Ligris for a Justice Department leadership role after Courthouse News revealed his offensive social media posts, including disparaging remarks about police. Ligris, through his spokesperson, attributed the withdrawal to a family emergency in Greece, though Senate Democrats had criticized his refusal to address the posts during a hearing.

A House Republican leader claims Jack Smith, the special counsel investigating Trump, may have lied to Congress about accessing lawmakers' text messages and referred him for possible prosecution. Smith's lawyers deny the allegations, stating his testimony about toll records was truthful and that the referral misrepresents the scope of his answers.

Rep. Jim Jordan referred Jack Smith to the Justice Department over allegations that Smith provided false testimony about accessing lawmakers' text message content during his investigation of President Donald Trump. Smith's lawyers denied the claims, stating his responses were truthful and focused on toll records, which do not include message content.

A House Republican accuses special counsel Jack Smith of lying to Congress about his investigation into President Donald Trump and urges the Justice Department to consider prosecuting him.

Rep. Jim Jordan accused special counsel Jack Smith of lying to Congress about obtaining lawmakers' text message contents during a Trump probe and referred him to the Justice Department for possible prosecution. Smith's lawyers denied the allegations, stating his testimony about toll records was truthful, while Jordan argued the responses were misleading based on newly released records showing Smith accessed 44 lawmakers' text messages.

A House Republican lawmaker referred special counsel Jack Smith to the Justice Department over allegations of false testimony regarding access to lawmakers' text messages during a Trump investigation. Smith's lawyers deny the claims, stating his testimony about toll records was truthful and not misleading.

Muhammad Abdulqadir Omar of Roseville and Ibrahim Bashir Abdi of Minneapolis pled guilty to submitting fake Medicaid claims through their home health care companies, stealing over $3 million in tax dollars. The case is part of a larger Justice Department investigation into a $90 million fraud scheme involving 15 defendants.

A U.S. judge will consider subpoenas issued by the Justice Department to New York Times journalists regarding reports on security concerns about President Donald Trump flying on a Qatari-donated Air Force One. The subpoenas are part of the Trump administration's efforts to compel journalists to disclose sources, criticized as media pressure.

Jack Smith, referred to the Justice Department in a criminal case, is accused of lying to Congress. The referral involves allegations of providing false information to a congressional body.

House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan referred Jack Smith to the Justice Department over allegations of false statements during congressional testimony. Smith's lawyers denied the claims, asserting his testimony was truthful, while House Democrats criticized the referral as baseless.

Jack Smith, a former special counsel, faces a criminal referral from Republicans over alleged false testimony about accessing lawmakers' text messages during investigations into Donald Trump. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan accused Smith of obstructing Congress, while Smith denied wrongdoing. The referral follows released documents showing Smith's team reviewed messages from 44 lawmakers and Trump officials.

Lisa Murkowski has not decided on Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general, despite the Justice Department securing multiple large settlements for Alaska. Blanche, currently acting attorney general, is seeking Murkowski's support amid criticism over past actions, including the Epstein files release and a controversial funding initiative.

The Justice Department is investigating New Jersey for registering 6,600 non-citizens to vote and has given Governor Mikie Sherrill a five-day deadline to provide key data. The probe focuses on how non-citizens were erroneously included on voter rolls.

Hundreds of former or retired journalists and eight press freedom groups are urging the White House Correspondents’ Association to publicly resist the Trump administration’s attacks on the media at its rescheduled press dinner. The letter highlights recent Justice Department subpoenas of New York Times journalists and threats by Trump to revoke licenses of broadcasters who do not comply with his demands.

Journalists and press freedom groups urge the White House Correspondents’ Association to confront the Trump administration’s attacks on media during its rescheduled dinner. The letter highlights recent Justice Department subpoenas of New York Times journalists and threats by Trump to revoke licenses of critical broadcasters. The event, moved to Waldorf Astoria Hotel due to security concerns, will be attended by Trump, who called the rescheduling a sign of 'Strength and Fortitude.'

Sen. Angela Alsobrooks will oppose the Senate’s crypto bill unless ethics provisions are strengthened, criticizing the GOP proposal for relying too heavily on the Justice Department. She argues state attorneys general should enforce ethics if the DOJ fails, as bipartisan negotiations face challenges over ethics language and concerns about President Donald Trump’s crypto ties.

Gavin Newsom is using a legal strategy inspired by Hunter Biden to shield himself and his wife Jennifer from scrutiny as the Justice Department investigates him.

The Justice Department is monitoring polling sites in three Arizona counties during the state's primary elections. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small is analyzing the races being watched.

The Justice Department is investigating Florida Congressman Cory Mills, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation.

The Justice Department is investigating Florida Congressman Cory Mills, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation.

The Justice Department is investigating Florida Congressman Cory Mills, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation. The article confirms the investigation but provides no additional details about its nature or scope.

Roger Rogoff, a top federal prosecutor in Seattle, was fired by the Trump administration shortly after being sworn in and has sued, claiming the termination was unconstitutional. The lawsuit challenges the Justice Department's authority to remove court-appointed U.S. attorneys, with the administration asserting it is within the President's authority.

A top federal prosecutor in Seattle, Roger Rogoff, was fired by the Trump administration shortly after being sworn in and has since sued, claiming the termination was unconstitutional. The lawsuit challenges the Justice Department's authority to remove court-appointed prosecutors, as Rogoff was selected by federal judges to serve until a Senate-confirmed nominee could be appointed.

Khalid Satary, a foreign national, was arrested for allegedly orchestrating a $547 million Medicare fraud scheme involving unnecessary genetic tests and kickbacks. He operated diagnostic labs from 2016 to 2019 and fled the U.S. in 2022 before being captured in the Middle East in 2026 with a fake Mexican passport.

The Trump administration's Justice Department is investigating Harvard University over potential discrimination against U.S. students by awarding scholarships funded by Chinese donors to international students. The review focuses on Harvard's China-based financial aid programs, which the department claims may violate Title VI by restricting aid to non-American students. Harvard and the Chinese embassy dispute the allegations, emphasizing legal compliance and mutual educational benefits.

The Justice Department is investigating Harvard University over potential discrimination against U.S. students in its China-based financial aid programs, citing concerns about foreign funding restrictions. Harvard has accepted $630 million from Chinese sources, including scholarships limited to non-American students, and claims compliance with Title VI and anti-discrimination laws.

A federal appeals court rejected Joe Biden's request to block release of audio recordings and transcripts from his 2016-2017 interviews with memoir ghostwriter Mark Zwonitzer. The 2-1 ruling found public interest in disclosure outweighs privacy concerns, with redactions allowed. The recordings, obtained by special counsel Robert Hur during an investigation into Biden's handling of classified documents, were sought by Congress and the Heritage Foundation after Hur declined to charge Biden.

The Trump administration canceled $2 billion in University of California research grants, using keywords like diversity and gender to target projects. Legal teams argue this mass termination violated the First Amendment and other constitutional protections, with a court hearing scheduled for October 20.

An appeals court denied former President Joe Biden's attempt to block the release of redacted transcripts and audio recordings of conversations with his biographer to a conservative think tank via the Justice Department.

The Justice Department is investigating Harvard University over allegations that its financial aid practices improperly favored students from China and other countries over American students. The probe focuses on whether foreign donations influenced these practices.

The Justice Department is investigating Harvard University over allegations that foreign donations, particularly from China, were used to favor non-American students in financial aid, potentially violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Harvard denies the claims, stating its policies comply with federal law and do not discriminate based on national origin.

The Justice Department is investigating Harvard University over claims that Chinese donors are funding scholarships restricted to non-U.S. students, potentially violating anti-discrimination laws. Harvard denies discrimination and emphasizes compliance with Title VI, while the Chinese embassy asserts education cooperation should remain unaffected by political actions.

The Justice Department is investigating Harvard University over allegations that Chinese donors are creating scholarships that exclude American students. The Trump administration initiated the probe into Harvard's financial aid practices for international students.