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June 25

Judicial nominee shuts down 'wildly inaccurate' claims that he's Trump's 'henchman'

President Donald Trump's nominee to fill an appellate court seat appeared before the Senate Wednesday for a hearing and forcefully rejected criticisms that he was the president's "enforcer."

June 25

DOJ won't say whether Dem senator will face charges after derailing Noem press conference

Senator Padilla's interruption of Secretary Noem's press conference led to his brief arrest by Secret Service, with the DOJ declining to comment on potential federal charges.

June 25

Top DOJ official faces test in Senate over nomination to become federal judge

Former Trump lawyer Emil Bove heads to Senate hearing amid heated debate over his qualifications to serve as a federal judge, from "brilliant" attorney to claims of bullying

June 24

Bondi vows to 'protect every religion in this country' after Wray-era controversy

Attorney General Pam Bondi references antisemitism incidents, including Israeli Embassy staff murders, praises Civil Rights Division's religious freedom focus and rejects Southern Poverty Law Center

June 24

‘Maryland man,’ accused MS-13 gangbanger, could face death penalty over deadly border disaster: fmr prosecutor

A former prosecutor said Kilmar Abrego Garcia could face death penalty-eligible charges stemming from a 2021 incident, if federal prosecutors want to bring additional charges.

June 23

DOJ on ‘high alert’ for Iranian nationals living illegally in US, Bondi says

Bondi addressed questions during a hearing about Iranian nationals who entered the country illegally during the Biden administration amid officials warning of heightened threat levels.

June 21

Bongino announces FBI apprehended 449 child predators, rescued 224 kids in first 3 months as deputy director

FBI leadership announces operations against child sex predators, foreign intelligence targets and most-wanted fugitives while reorganizing agency structure.

June 20

Judge Boasberg orders Rubio to refer Trump officials' Signal messages to DOJ to ensure preservation

Judge Boasberg said Trump officials likely neglected record-keeping duties using auto-deleting Signal messages and ordered Rubio to refer existing messages to the Justice Department

June 20

Four plead guilty in massive bribery scheme at agency Democrats fought to protect from DOGE

A former USAID official and three businessmen have plead guilty to their involvement in a $550 million bribery scandal, according to the Justice Department.

June 20

Federal agents thwart man's explosive alleged plot against officers during LA riots

A man is in custody after allegedly buying explosives to attack police during Los Angeles deportation protests, and the FBI credits a store cashier for thwarting the plan.