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June 30, 2022

Jamaican nationals plead guilty to running fake sweepstakes, scamming elderly out of millions

Two Jamaican nationals have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud after running a sweepstakes scam that netted them almost $10 million from elderly victims.

June 29, 2022

The Daily Beast slammed for publishing op-ed from former top Cuomo aide

Melissa DeRosa, who served as a top aide for former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, wrote an opinion piece in the Daily Beast Wednesday calling for Democrats to become more aggressive.

June 29, 2022

Immigration judges union sounds alarm on 'unprofessional' ousting of Trump-era picks: 'They deserved better'

The union for immigration judges in the United States is requesting a review of the recent ousting of multiple Trump-era immigration judges from their posts.

June 25, 2022

Immigration judge hired during Trump era accuses Biden admin of ousting conservative appointees

Matthew O’Brien, an immigration judge appointed by the Trump administration, says he and a number of other Trump-era judges have been let go by the Biden administration.

June 23, 2022

Jan. 6 committee hearing details Trump meeting where DOJ officials threatened mass resignations

Former President Donald Trump nearly triggered mass resignations at his Justice Department by firing former Acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen, ex-DOJ official said.

June 23, 2022

Trump pressured DOJ on election, but panel’s hearing is mainly a rehash

The Jan. 6 panel followed up Tuesday's strong showing by rehashing events that close observers knew. It did not detract from the acts but it was less effective.

June 23, 2022

Feds search home of former Trump DOJ official Jeffrey Clark, sources say

Federal authorities searched the Virginia home of former Trump Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark on Wednesday, but it is unclear what they were searching for.

June 23, 2022

Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls for 'fair tribunal' in Nuremberg-style trials to hold Russia accountable

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksyy called for a 'fair tribunal' to hol Russian war criminals accountable under Nuremberg-style trials.

June 23, 2022

Republicans push DOJ to protect pro-life centers from 'assault' by violent activists

Republicans are urging the DOJ to act against violent activists targeting pro-life centers and places of worship following the leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion signaling the justices will overturn Roe v. Wade.

June 22, 2022

Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum indicted on conspiracy, wire fraud charges

Former Tallahasse mayor and Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum was indicted on federal charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, and making a false statement to the FBI.