Judge Admonishes Belligerent Pro-Trump Witness at Hush Money Trial
The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s hush money trial cleared the courtroom Monday to admonish defense witness Robert Costello for being belligerent and combative.
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How Trump Would Turn DOJ, FBI into Weapon for Conservative Causes
Allies of Donald Trump are working on proposals to limit the independence of the FBI and Justice Department, with the goal of converting the DOJ into a weapon for conservative causes
DOJ Takes Major Step to Reclassify Marijuana After Decades of Zero Tolerance
Signaling a seismic shift in marijuana enforcement, the Justice Department on Thursday officially moved to reclassify cannabis as a less dangerous drug.
Ex-Border Patrol Agent Sentenced to Prison for Accepting $5,000 Bribe from Migrant
A former Border Patrol agent was sentenced to one-and-a-half years in prison for accepting a $5,000 bribe in exchange for helping a migrant stay in the U.S., the Justice Department announced Friday.
Rep. Cuellar, Wife Charged with Accepting Bribes Tied to Azerbaijan
Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife were indicted Friday on charges of conspiracy and accepting nearly $600,000 in bribes.
DOJ Reaches $139M Settlement with Victims of Larry Nassar
The Justice Department announced Tuesday that it has agreed to pay nearly $139 million to the victims of disgraced USA Gymnastics Team doctor Larry Nassar over the FBI’s mishandling of the case.
DOJ Nears $100M Settlement with Nassar Victims for Bungling Investigation
The Justice Department has agreed to pay $100 million to victims of disgraced USA Gymnastics Team doctor Larry Nassar over the FBI’s mishandling of the case.
Justice Department Advances Rule to Close Gun Show Loophole by Requiring Background Checks
The Justice Department finalized a new rule that would close the so-called “gun show loophole” by requiring anyone who sells firearms to run federal background checks.