DOJ sues pharma giant for allegedly helping to fuel the opioid epidemic
The company is accused of failing to report hundreds of thousands of potentially suspicious orders.
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Jan. 6 committee approves criminal referrals targeting Trump
The panel's seven Democrats and two Republicans voted unanimously to adopt its final report and urge the Justice Department to prosecute Trump.
Jan. 6 panel calls for charges against Trump
At the final public hearing of the House Jan. 6 committee, Rep. Jamie Raskin announced that the panel is making a referral to the Justice Department for criminal charges against former President Donald Trump for his role in inciting the attack on the U.S. Capitol. Watch his remarks.
DOJ official calls on social media companies to do more as teens die from fentanyl
Deaths from fentanyl among teens have more than tripled since 2019.
Whitey Bulger's murder exposed "deeply troubling" failures, watchdog report says
Inmates and over 100 prison personnel at USP Hazelton, the West Virginia prison where Whitey Bulger was beaten to death hours after his transfer there, knew he was coming.
Man charged with threatening Boston doctor caring for transgender children
Prosecutors say the suspect called and threatened the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center after misinformation spread online about procedures at Boston Children's Hospital.
Judge okays federal intervention in Jackson, Mississippi water crisis
Jackson's mayor said he hoped the "collaborative effort to repair, replace and modernize Jackson's water infrastructure" would become a "model for other U.S. cities."
Texas woman pleads guilty in connection with killing of Vanessa Guillén
The woman pleaded guilty to various charges which, when taken together, can carry a maximum sentence of 30 years imprisonment.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 20, 2022
Former Vice President Mike Pence, Rep. Karen Bass, Rep. Zoe Lofgren and more will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Ticketmaster parent Live Nation being investigated by DOJ
On Friday night, Ticketmaster issued an apology via Twitter to Swift's fans.
Garland names special counsel to oversee Trump probes
The news comes days after the former president announced he's running again in 2024.
Ex-heavyweight boxer charged with trafficking over $1 billion of cocaine
Prosecutors allege that Goran Gogic and others used "meticulous planning" to transport cocaine from Colombia to Europe through U.S. ports.
Justice Department formalizes rules banning most subpoenas against journalists
The policy, announced by Attorney General Merrick Garland a year ago, restricts legal action federal prosecutors can take against journalists as they pursue their work.
Trump opposes Justice Dept request to expedite special master appeal
His lawyers argue he'd be unfairly prejudiced by the shortened scheduled proposed by the Justice Department.
Judge sides with Trump lawyers, nixing some of special master's requirements
Federal Judge Aileen Cannon rejected part of the independent arbiter's requirements of the Trump team and extended some of the deadlines.
Human smugglers arrested for allegedly moving migrants in suitcases, water tanks
The Department of Justice said eight people were arrested for their alleged involvement in a human smuggling network near the Texas-Mexico border.
Senate to probe claims of Justice Dept. political meddling under Trump
Judiciary Committee chair Sen. Dick Durbin calls the allegations in a book by former U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman "astonishing."
Trump adviser William Russell subpoenaed in DOJ investigation into Jan. 6
Russell continued working for former President Donald Trump after his presidency.
Detailed list of property seized in Trump FBI search released
Judge Aileen Cannon ordered the court Thursday to release the detailed list of property seized from Mar-a-Lago.
DOJ alleges "obstructive conduct" occurred at Mar-a-Lago
The Justice Department says Trump's legal team tried to conceal or remove certain records from investigators in the months leading up to the Aug. 8 search.
John Ratcliffe says nothing visible in affidavit justified "extreme" Mar-a-Lago search
John Ratcliffe was the director of national intelligence under former President Donald Trump.
Archives found 100+ documents with classified marking in first 15 Trump boxes
The letter contains new details about what concerned the National Archives about the White House documents Trump was keeping at his Florida estate.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," August 21, 2022
Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, Rep. Mike Turner, Dr. Deborah Birx and more will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Judge rejects plea deal in spy case because sentences weren't harsh enough
Jonathan and Diana Toebbe pleaded guilty to espionage charges in February. But the judge rejected their plea agreements.
What is the Espionage Act?
The Justice Department is investigating Trump for potential Espionage Act violations, according to a search warrant. What does it mean?
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody after manhunt, officials announce
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University. Officials say a suspect is now in custody.
Suspect arrested in Charlie Kirk killing confessed to father, officials say
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
ICE agent shoots, kills man in Chicago suburb; agent also injured
An ICE agent shot and killed a man in Franklin Park, Illinois, Friday morning after authorities say he attempted to drive into agents as they tried to make an arrest.
Erika Kirk speaks out for first time since Charlie Kirk shooting
Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, speaks out for the first time since her husband's death on Wednesday.
Secret Service puts agent on leave who wrote negative post about Charlie Kirk
A U.S. Secret Service agent who wrote a negative social media post about Charlie Kirk has been put on leave, U.S. officials said Friday.
AI fuels false claims after Charlie Kirk's death, analysis reveals
X's AI chatbot Grok, the AI-search engine Perplexity and Google's AI summaries all provided false information in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect is in custody. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Missouri lawmakers pass GOP redistricting plan backed by Trump
Missouri is the third state to seek to redraw its congressional maps ahead of next year's midterms.
Uber denies rides to passengers with disabilities, Justice Department says
The Justice Department filed a $125 million lawsuit against Uber, alleging the company discriminates against disabled passengers.