Nov 24 DOJ renews request to unseal Jeffrey Epstein grand jury materials By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press The Justice Department has renewed its request to unseal Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking grand jury materials after Congress approved the release of investigative materials related to the prosecution of the late financier. Continue reading
Nov 19 Watch 6:21 Comey seeks to have indictment dismissed over DOJ's handling of case By Geoff Bennett, Doug Adams, Ali Schmitz The Senate forwarded the bill requiring the Justice Department to release the Epstein files to the White House, only days after President Trump withdrew his opposition. The DOJ is also facing more scrutiny over the handling of its case against… Continue watching
Nov 19 WATCH: Bondi sidesteps questions about Epstein files at press conference By Associated Press Asked at a press conference Wednesday about the Epstein files, Attorney General Pam Bondi repeatedly said the Justice Department would “continue to follow the law with maximum transparency.”… Continue reading
Nov 19 DOJ says full grand jury in Comey case was not presented copy of final indictment By Eric Tucker, Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press The prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey has hit another hurdle. The Justice Department acknowledged in court Wednesday a possible lapse in how the case was presented to a grand jury. Continue reading
Nov 17 In letter to Bondi, Fed's Lisa Cook says mortgage fraud allegations against her are 'baseless' By Christopher Rugaber, Brian Slodysko, Associated Press “There is no fraud, no intent to deceive, nothing whatsoever criminal or remotely a basis to allege mortgage fraud,” the letter said. Continue reading
Nov 13 Federal judge weighs challenge to appointment of prosecutor who charged James Comey, Letitia James By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a judge Thursday to dismiss the cases against them, saying the prosecutor who secured the indictments was illegally installed in the role. Continue reading
Oct 23 WATCH: Trump touts new anti-cartel task force achievements at White House event By Associated Press President Donald Trump joined Attorney General Pam Bondi and other top officials Thursday to celebrate his recent creation of a new federal task force meant to encourage cooperation between federal and local law enforcement to combat drug cartels and human… Continue reading
Oct 15 Meta removes Facebook page that tracked ICE in Chicago By Associated Press Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a post on X that “following outreach” from the DOJ, Facebook removed a “large group page” that was being used to target ICE officials. Continue reading
Oct 10 WATCH: Bondi announces federal charges for man suspected of threatening podcaster Benny Johnson By Molly Finnegan Attorney General Pam Bondi announced federal charges Friday against a suspect accused of sending a threatening letter to conservative commentator Benny Johnson. Continue reading
Oct 08 Comey pleads not guilty to Trump Justice Department case accusing him of lying to Congress By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press The arraignment lasted less than half an hour, but it was nonetheless loaded with historical significance given that the case has amplified concerns the Justice Department is being weaponized in pursuit of the Republican president's political enemies. Continue reading