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November 6

Federal judge hits DOJ for 'indict first, investigate later' approach in court hearing

A federal judge criticized the Justice Department for an "indict first, investigate later" approach during a hearing for former FBI Director James Comey.

November 5

Chinese scholars charged with smuggling biological materials into US under research cover

Three Chinese scholars charged with smuggling biological materials into the U.S. while at University of Michigan, threatening national security according to DOJ.

November 5

Barrett and Sotomayor tag-team interrogation of Trump lawyer on tariff powers

Supreme Court justices expressed skepticism about Donald Trump's use of emergency law to impose global tariffs during oral arguments Wednesday.

November 5

Ex-DOJ worker accused of hurling sandwich that ‘exploded’ on federal officer claims it was protest, not crime

Justice Department employee Sean Dunn faces federal trial for allegedly throwing sandwich at federal Customs and Border Protection agent in Washington, DC.

November 4

Federal charges filed against California man who allegedly drove U-Haul toward Coast Guard officers

A 26-year-old Oakland resident faces federal charges after he allegedly drove a U-Haul truck toward U.S. Coast Guard personnel guarding a California base, prompting gunfire.

November 4

Iran hackers taunted 'Mr. Mustache' John Bolton about stolen files that were allegedly classified

Iranian hackers taunted former National Security Advisor John Bolton about files allegedly obtained from his email account that they said were classified.

November 4

DOJ defends Trump Truth Social post as Comey seeks to have case dismissed

Former FBI Director James Comey faces federal charges as DOJ disputes his selective prosecution claims ahead of January 2026 trial date.

November 4

Judge calls case involving alleged sandwich-throwing former DOJ worker 'simplest case in the world'

Sean Charles Dunn, a former Justice Department worker, faces trial for allegedly throwing a sandwich at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent.

November 3

Boasberg's role in 'Arctic Frost' probe sparks fury from GOP senators, despite local rules

The 'Arctic Frost' subpoenas and gag orders sparked fury from some Republican senators, and criticism of the federal judge who signed them.

November 3

Trump pressed on whether he ordered DOJ to target James Comey, John Bolton, Letitia James

During a "60 Minutes" interview, President Donald Trump indicated that he did not direct the U.S. Department of Justice to take aim at James Comey, John Bolton and Letitia James