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May 8, 2026

Jack Smith escalates Trump DOJ clash with blistering private event rebuke

Former special counsel Jack Smith reportedly accused the DOJ of corruption and political weaponization during a fiery private dinner speech in Washington.

May 8, 2026

Trump DOJ escalates citizenship crackdown on group accused of hiding terror ties, violent crimes

The DOJ is ramping up denaturalization efforts, targeting 12 people accused of hiding ties to terrorism, sham marriages and sex crimes from authorities.

May 8, 2026

Virginia Dems split on DOJ probe of Soros-backed DA accused of giving 'sweetheart deals' to illegal aliens

Virginia Democrats offered mixed reactions to DOJ investigation into Fairfax County Prosecutor Steve Descano over plea deals for illegal immigrants.

May 7, 2026

DOJ taunts media after Trump scores win in battleground-state ballot fight

DOJ took a social media victory lap after a judge denied Fulton County's bid to reclaim 600 boxes of 2020 election records seized by the FBI.

May 7, 2026

Justice Department zeroes in on UCLA for alleged illegal DEI admissions as elite school crackdown expands

The Justice Department accuses UCLA's medical school of illegal race-based discrimination in admissions, favoring minority students over merit.

May 7, 2026

DeSantis hits Obama with brutal one-line response to DOJ politicization accusation: ‘Would like a word’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hits back at Barack Obama's comments on DOJ politicization with a pointed one-liner about the Russia collusion hoax.

May 6, 2026

California immigration judge sues DOJ, alleging she was fired for being a registered Democrat, a woman over 40

A California immigration judge alleges in a lawsuit against the DOJ that she was terminated due to her political affiliation and advocacy ties.

May 6, 2026

DOJ sues Denver over ban on ‘assault weapons’ as city's Dem mayor says it 'will not be bullied'

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Tuesday that "Denver's ban on commonly owned semi-automatic rifles directly violates the right to bear arms."

May 6, 2026

DOJ dangles massive signing bonuses for lawyers ready to fight ‘lawless’ cities far beyond DC

The Department of Justice announces up to $25,000 in signing bonuses for lawyers willing to work outside D.C. to fight blue city legal challenges.

May 6, 2026

DOJ opens investigation into Soros-backed DA accused of shielding illegal immigrants from consequences

The Department of Justice is investigating Virginia prosecutor Steve Descano over allegations his office gave leniency to criminal illegal immigrants.