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

June 20, 2025

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.

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

June 20, 2025

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.

Discounted college tuition for illegal immigrants policy leads DOJ to sue Kentucky

June 19, 2025

Discounted college tuition for illegal immigrants policy leads DOJ to sue Kentucky

Attorney General Pam Bondi's lawsuit follows similar victory in Texas battle over illegal immigrants receiving in-state college benefits.

Federal judge orders GPS monitoring for ex-Coast Guard officer who allegedly threatened to assassinate Trump

June 18, 2025

Federal judge orders GPS monitoring for ex-Coast Guard officer who allegedly threatened to assassinate Trump

Federal judge orders ex-Coast Guard officer to home detention following accusations of multiple threats against Trump on X, Reddit, and Bluesky.

FBI Director Patel says man who threatened Trump used same message as Comey's 'destructive' Instagram post

June 18, 2025

FBI Director Patel says man who threatened Trump used same message as Comey's 'destructive' Instagram post

FBI Director Patel criticized James Comey's deleted '86 47' Instagram post after the arrest of a former Coast Guard officer who made multiple threats against Trump using similar language.

DOJ seeks to keep anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil detained in Louisiana immigration jail

June 17, 2025

DOJ seeks to keep anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil detained in Louisiana immigration jail

DOJ attorneys said the courts do not have the authority to intervene with the executive branch's decision to detain a noncitizen who is in removal proceedings.

June 17, 2025

NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander arrested by DHS agents, released hours later after alleged officer assault

Brad Lander, NYC comptroller, faces possible charges of assaulting a federal officer after ICE arrest, with officials condemning the action as "extreme thuggery" and "fascism."

Georgia man indicted for making alleged threats against senators Cruz, Fischer in disturbing voicemails

June 17, 2025

Georgia man indicted for making alleged threats against senators Cruz, Fischer in disturbing voicemails

A federal grand jury indicted a 25-year-old Georgia man for allegedly threatening sexual violence against senators Ted Cruz and Deb Fischer.

CIA releases declassified documents on Robert F Kennedy assassination

June 12, 2025

CIA releases declassified documents on Robert F Kennedy assassination

The CIA has declassified 54 documents about Robert F. Kennedy's assassination, revealing his collaboration with the agency and assessments that Sirhan Sirhan likely acted alone.

DOJ warns US attorneys to prepare for criminal investigations ahead of nationwide anti-Trump protests

June 12, 2025

DOJ warns US attorneys to prepare for criminal investigations ahead of nationwide anti-Trump protests

DOJ advises U.S. Attorney Offices to prepare for potential criminal investigations as thousands plan to join nationwide 'No Kings' protests against Trump administration policies on Saturday.