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Uncertainty at DOJ After Bondi's Departure

The Department of Justice is experiencing a period of uncertainty following Bondi's departure, as the acting attorney general quickly implements changes and other Trump loyalists compete for prominent positions.

DOJ Investigates Rep. Eric Swalwell Over Sexual Assault Allegations
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DOJ Investigates Rep. Eric Swalwell Over Sexual Assault Allegations

The Department of Justice has launched an investigation into Representative Eric Swalwell following multiple sexual assault allegations. This development has prompted reactions from House lawmakers and a GOP vow to strip Swalwell of taxpayer-funded benefits.

Trump's Jesus Image Removal Fuels Spat with Pope Leo
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Trump's Jesus Image Removal Fuels Spat with Pope Leo

Donald Trump removed an image depicting him as Jesus after facing indignation from the religious right, further escalating a public dispute with Pope Leo. The controversy saw Pope Leo respond to Trump's criticisms, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also condemned Trump's remarks.

Trump's Dismissal of Pam Bondi: Epstein Case Link and Aftermath
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Trump's Dismissal of Pam Bondi: Epstein Case Link and Aftermath

President Trump's dismissal of US Attorney General Pam Bondi is widely reported, with speculation linking it to her perceived failure to handle the Epstein case to his satisfaction, underscoring his focus on personal advantage. The aftermath includes details of her departure, the appointment of interim AG Todd Blanche, and ongoing discussions about the Epstein files.

Powell to Remain Fed Chair Amid DOJ Probe; Trump Allies Seek to Block Replacement
PoliticsReuterscnbcmarketwatch+3seeking-alphainquirerphilstar1mo ago6 sources

Powell to Remain Fed Chair Amid DOJ Probe; Trump Allies Seek to Block Replacement

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has confirmed he will remain in his position until a Department of Justice probe concludes and his replacement is confirmed, with President Trump signaling the DOJ should continue the investigation and his allies seeking ways to block a new nominee like Kevin Warsh.

DOJ Antitrust Head Flags 'Acquihires' as Red Flag
Technologychannel-news-asia1mo ago

DOJ Antitrust Head Flags 'Acquihires' as Red Flag

The head of the US Department of Justice's antitrust division has stated that 'acquihires,' a practice often utilized by Big Tech companies to acquire talent rather than technology, are a 'red flag' for potential antitrust concerns.

DOJ Suspends Work Experience Requirements for Attorney Hires
PoliticsThe Independent1mo ago

DOJ Suspends Work Experience Requirements for Attorney Hires

The Department of Justice has suspended minimum work experience requirements for hiring attorneys, allowing recent law school graduates to join the department if they are U.S. citizens and have passed the bar exam, following recent staff purges.

‘Not a done deal’: California vows ‘vigorous’ review of Paramount-Warner Bros takeover
BusinessThe Guardian1mo ago

‘Not a done deal’: California vows ‘vigorous’ review of Paramount-Warner Bros takeover

Attorney general says $111bn deal will be investigated amid concerns over monopoly power and job losses Rob Bonta, California’s attorney general, said his office will investigate a possible merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery, hours after Netflix backed away from a planned takeover. “Paramount/Warner Bros is not a done deal,” Bonta said in a post on X. “These two Hollywood titans have not cleared regulatory scrutiny — the California Department of Justice has an open in...

‘Really a lot of amazing beauty’: emails show how model scout connected Epstein with young women
WorldThe Guardianvanguard-ng1mo ago2 sources

‘Really a lot of amazing beauty’: emails show how model scout connected Epstein with young women

Daniel Siad, facing allegation of rape in France, appears in more than 1,000 documents in latest declassified files “In This busyness I feel like fisherman some time I cache quick, some time no fish,” Daniel Siad, a model scout, wrote to Jeffrey Epstein in July 2014, explaining the frustrations of his work scouring the world for future models. In this exchange, released in the latest batch of US Department of Justice documents, Siad was annoyed with Epstein, who had failed to turn up for a pl...

Worldwsj14d ago

Prosecutor Rises to Prominence in Trump's DOJ

A prosecutor who was previously struggling in his career has reportedly become a key figure within the Trump administration's Department of Justice. The article likely details his career trajectory and influence.

Ombudsman: Villanueva’s flood mess case now in ‘advanced stage’
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

Ombudsman: Villanueva’s flood mess case now in ‘advanced stage’

MANILA, Philippines — The case of Sen. Joel Villanueva being investigated by the Department of Justice (DOJ) is now in “an advanced stage,” Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano said on Monday. Villanueva faces charges in violation of the Anti-Graft Law, malversation of public funds through falsification of public documents, direct bribery, corruption of public officials, and

Jinggoy Estrada asks Manila court to lift travel  ban order 
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

Jinggoy Estrada asks Manila court to lift travel  ban order 

MANILA, Philippines — After seeking travel clearance from the Sandiganbayan, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada has also asked a Manila court to lift the precautionary hold departure order (PHDO) issued against him in connection with the plunder and graft complaint he faces in the Department of Justice (DOJ) over allegedly anomalous flood control projects. Bianca Soriano, Estrada’s

Justice Department Sues 5 More States For Refusing To Provide Voter Rolls
Politicszerohedge1mo ago

Justice Department Sues 5 More States For Refusing To Provide Voter Rolls

Justice Department Sues 5 More States For Refusing To Provide Voter Rolls Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times, The federal government has filed lawsuits against five states—Utah, Oklahoma, Kentucky, West Virginia, and New Jersey—accusing local officials of failing to provide full voter registration lists as requested, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said in a Feb. 26 statement. “The Attorney General is uniquely charged by Congress with broad authority to request e...

Philippine Palace asks DOJ to probe 'fake news' on energy emergency
TechnologyRappler13d ago

Philippine Palace asks DOJ to probe 'fake news' on energy emergency

The Philippine Palace has requested the Department of Justice to investigate and file charges against those spreading 'fake news' regarding energy security and supply. Communications chief Dave Gomez warned that attempts to mislead the public on energy matters would be treated as a serious offense.

Federal Judge Halts Trump's White House Ballroom Project, Citing Need for Congressional Approval
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Federal Judge Halts Trump's White House Ballroom Project, Citing Need for Congressional Approval

A U.S. federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump's White House ballroom project, stating that Congress must authorize the construction before it can proceed. The ruling, which suspends the $400 million endeavor, represents a significant setback for the Department of Justice, with the judge specifying that the President is not the 'owner' of the White House, requiring Congressional consent for the project.

Epstein Victims Sue US Government and Google; Lawmakers Urge Sarah Ferguson Testimony
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Epstein Victims Sue US Government and Google; Lawmakers Urge Sarah Ferguson Testimony

Victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Justice and Google, alleging their identities were mistakenly published in official documents made public online. Concurrently, US lawmakers are urging Sarah Ferguson to testify about her knowledge of Prince Andrew's links to Epstein, setting a two-week deadline for her response.

Live Nation Employees Brag About Price-Gouging Customers, Calling Them ‘So Stupid’ in New Court Documents
Culturevariety1mo ago

Live Nation Employees Brag About Price-Gouging Customers, Calling Them ‘So Stupid’ in New Court Documents

After Live Nation Entertainment reached a tentative settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice in their antitrust case earlier this week, newly released court documents show a series of messages between two Live Nation employees in which they bragged about “price gouging” customers, “robbing them blind” and calling them “so stupid” for paying inflated costs. […]

Spanish Minister Irene Montero Reports Neo-Nazi Death Threats
Politicsel-mundola-vanguardia1mo ago2 sources

Spanish Minister Irene Montero Reports Neo-Nazi Death Threats

Spanish politician Irene Montero has reported receiving death threats from a neo-Nazi organization, which is considered a terrorist group by the US Department of Justice and the FBI, and has requested protection from the Interior Ministry.

Live Nation antitrust trial begins in US
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Live Nation antitrust trial begins in US

The antitrust trial between Ticketmaster's parent company, Live Nation, and the U.S. Department of Justice has begun, with potential implications for the company's structure and the Canadian market.

DOJ reviewing resolutions in Co plunder, Revilla malversation cases
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

DOJ reviewing resolutions in Co plunder, Revilla malversation cases

MANILA, Philippines — The resolutions for the plunder case against former Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Zaldy Co and the malversation case against former Senator Bong Revilla are now under review, according to Department of Justice (DOJ) spokesperson Polo Martinez. Co’s plunder and Revilla’s malversation cases were connected to the flood control anomalies currently being investigated

DOJ Withholds FBI Documents on Trump Epstein Allegations
Politicsjutarnji-listDawnjerusalem-post+1ndtv1mo ago4 sources

DOJ Withholds FBI Documents on Trump Epstein Allegations

Representative Robert Garcia alleges that the Department of Justice is suppressing key FBI documents related to President Trump's Epstein-related allegations, raising concerns about a potential White House cover-up.

Dozens of FBI interview records absent from Epstein release
Politicshelsinki-times1mo ago

Dozens of FBI interview records absent from Epstein release

Dozens of FBI witness interview records appear to be missing from the US Department of Justice’s public release of Jeffrey Epstein files, according to investigations by NPR and CNN. The absent material includes interviews linked to a woman who accused President Donald Trump of sexual abuse when she was a minor. The Justice Department published more than three million pages of documents related to Epstein, the financier who died in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex traffick...