Senate Democrats to probe firings of DOJ employees who worked for Jack Smith
Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee are asking Pam Bondi for records of at least 20 DOJ staff fired in August.
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Judge rips DOJ for causing "embarrassment" in dismissing another D.C. felony case
The judge said the Trump administration "is playing cops and robbers, like children" during its takeover of D.C.'s police department.
What the "missing minute" in the Jeffrey Epstein jail video shows
The Epstein jail video officials initially released was missing one minute, but footage released Tuesday contains that minute.
D.C. grand jurors reject latest wave of Justice Dept. indictment requests
One former federal prosecutor said of the indictment denials by D.C. grand juries that he's "never heard of this happening."
Fired immigration judge speaks out
The Department of Justice is in the process of granting itself the authority to allow any lawyer to become a temporary immigration judge. Jennifer Peyton, a former assistant chief immigration judge who was fired in July, joins CBS News to discuss her termination and to weigh in on the push to loosen requirements for judges.
Judge tosses lawsuit against Maryland judges
A judge has dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit against all 15 of Maryland's federal judges, delivering a legal blow to the Trump administration. The lawsuit stemmed from an order that blocked federal immigration officials from immediately removing migrants who challenged their detention status. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on the case.
Ghislaine Maxwell's interview on Epstein case released by DOJ
The Justice Dept. released transcripts of Deputy AG Todd Blanche's two-day interview with convicted sex trafficker and Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
Ghislaine Maxwell transcripts released by DOJ
The Justice Department released transcripts of Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's two-day interview with convicted sex trafficker and Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell. Nikole Killion has details.
John Bolton's home, office searched by FBI
FBI officials searched both the Maryland home and Washington, D.C., office of President Trump's former national security adviser, John Bolton. The bureau said it was conducting "court-authorized activity" and that there was no threat to public safety. CBS News' Daniel Klaidman and Olivia Rinaldi report.
Ghislaine Maxwell audio files released
The Department of Justice released its interview transcripts with Ghislaine Maxwell, an accomplice to sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein and convicted of crimes related to Epstein's trafficking of underage girls. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more details and Caroline Polisi has analysis.
Trump criticizes John Bolton
President Trump said he does not know anything about the FBI search of the home and office of his former national security adviser, John Bolton. He did take the opportunity to criticize him, calling Bolton a "sleaze bag." CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports from the White House.
DOJ releases Ghislaine Maxwell transcripts
The Justice Department released transcripts of convicted sex trafficker and Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell's July interviews with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.
Sources: Politics may be behind FBI firings
Earlier this month, five senior FBI officials were fired by Director Kash Patel without an explanation. Now, several sources tell CBS News that they may have been let go for political reasons. CBS News investigative reporter Daniel Klaidman reports.
Judge declines to unseal Epstein testimony
A federal judge in New York has denied the Trump administration's attempts to unseal grand jury testimony from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The judge said the government failed to demonstrate "special circumstances" that would have warranted disclosing the grand jury material, which typically remains sealed. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Sources: DOJ investigating crime data in D.C.
Sources tell CBS News that the Department of Justice is investigating whether Washington, D.C., police officials falsified crime data. It comes as more states send National Guard troops to the nation's capital amid President Trump's crime crackdown. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
What's behind the latest FBI staff shakeup?
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has been tapped to serve as co-deputy director of the FBI. He will serve as second-in-command of the bureau alongside Dan Bongino. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has more on the staff shakeup
20 states and D.C. sue Trump admin. for tying crime victim grants to immigration
Twenty states and the District of Columbia sued the Justice Department for adding a new immigration enforcement rule to crime victim grants.
William Barr investigated Epstein's death. Now Congress has questions.
Former Attorney General William Barr is the first person scheduled to be deposed by Congress members as questions surrounding his role in the Epstein investigation persist.
DOJ removes D.C. emergency police chief, agrees to rewrite immigration directive
Attorney General Pam Bondi issued an order Thursday that amounted to a reversal of "sanctuary" policies in D.C. The District sued over the order Friday.
D.C. sues Trump administration over takeover
The District of Columbia sued the Trump administration and Attorney General Pam Bondi for trying to end local directives that limit cooperation between D.C. police and federal immigration authorities during the Trump administration's effort to take over leadership of the D.C. police force. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Head of D.C. police union on Trump crackdown
The District of Columbia on Friday sued the Trump administration and Attorney General Pam Bondi over the federal takeover of the District's police. Gregg Pemberton, chair of the D.C. police union, joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.
DOJ to remove emergency D.C. police chief
The District of Columbia has sued the Trump administration over its federal takeover of D.C. police, arguing it violates federal law. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has the latest developments out of Friday's hearing.
DOJ fires, charges staffer who threw sandwich at federal agents deployed in D.C.
Sean Dunn, who worked as a Justice Dept. paralegal, admitted he threw a sandwich at a Customs and Border Protection officer deployed in D.C.
Tennessee car crash leads to $10 million bounty for accused cartel leader
A car accident, a series of secret wiretaps, a shootout with police and a drug bust eventually led federal investigators back to cartel leaders in Mexico.
Trump seeks long-term D.C. police takeover
President Trump said he wants long-term extensions of his takeover of the Washington, D.C., police force. His control of the city's law enforcement will only last for 30 days unless Congress steps in. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Trump signs Dept. of War order, announces 2026 G20 will be at Doral
President Trump on Friday signed an executive order to begin the process of renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War.
Trump administration tells Abrego Garcia he now faces deportation to Eswatini
The Trump administration told Kilmar Abrego Garcia on Friday it is now seeking to deport him to the tiny African kingdom of Eswatini, according to an email obtained by CBS News.
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Justice Amy Coney Barrett on her "spirited" exchange with Justice Jackson
Justice Amy Coney Barrett discussed her majority opinion curtailing the use of nationwide injunctions in an interview with CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell.
Trump signs order allowing punishment of nations illegally detaining Americans
President Trump signed an executive order establishing a designation for states accused of wrongfully detaining U.S. citizens.
Trump announces plans to host 2026 G20 summit at his Doral resort
President Trump, fulfilling a plan he proposed in his first term, announced the U.S. will host the 2026 G20 summit at his resort in Doral, Florida.
Judge rules against Trump in attempt to end protections for Venezuelans, Haitians
U.S. District Judge Edward Chen ruled against the Trump administration in a challenge to its effort to end the Temporary Protected Status program for roughly 1 million Venezuelan and Haitian migrants.
Ex-pilot who tried to cut plane's engines pleads guilty in federal court
Joseph Emerson was subdued by the flight crew after trying to cut the engines of a Horizon Air flight from Washington state to San Francisco.
Frozen vegetables sold in 6 states recalled due listeria risk
The Endico bags of frozen peas and carrots and mixed vegetables were distributed in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maryland, Florida and Washington, D.C.
475 people detained in raid by ICE, other agencies at Hyundai site in Georgia
The operation targeted one of Georgia's largest and most high-profile manufacturing sites, where Hyundai makes electric vehicles and is building an EV battery plant.