US Department of Justice

Trump nominates Colin McDonald as assistant A-G for national fraud enforcement

The National Fraud Enforcement will be a new division of the US Justice Department, Trump noted.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump speaks to reporters over the North Atlantic as he returns to Washington from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, aboard Air Force One, US, January 22, 2026.
Iranian-American journalist, author, and political activist, Masih Alinejad speaks during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Iran, January 15, 2026; illustrative.

Brooklyn man sentenced to 15 years in Iran-backed plot to kill anti-regime dissident Masih Alinejad

Debris from  the collision of American Eagle flight 5342 and a Black Hawk helicopter that crashed into the Potomac River, near Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington DC, US, January 30, 2025.

American Airlines jet, army helicopter collision result of 'multitude of errors,' NTSB members say

The Department of Justice logo is pictured on a wall after a news conference in New York, December 5, 2013; illustrative.

US accuses contractor of illegally sharing classified information with reporter


US charges Iranians for smuggling drone parts used by Russia in Ukraine

Parts that had been procured through the scheme were reportedly found in a drone used by Russian forces in Ukraine.

 The FBI seal is seen at its headquarters before a news conference by Director Christopher Wray on the US Justice Department inspector general's report about the FBI's actions in the 2016 US election in Washington.

US judge blocks Trump administration from fast-tracking deportations

The ACLU challenged the Republican president's use of the act to rapidly deport alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang to El Salvador, where they were subsequently imprisoned.

 US President Donald Trump walks to board Air Force One, as he departs for Florida, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, March 28, 2025.

California A-G urges 23andMe users to delete genetic data amid potential bankruptcy

"I remind Californians to consider invoking their rights and directing 23andMe to delete their data and destroy any samples of genetic material held by the company,” California's A-G said.

 A sign is posted in front of the 23andMe headquarters on February 01, 2024 in Sunnyvale, California. Genetic testing company 23andMe, once valued at $6 billion, is facing the possibility of delisting from NASDAQ as the company navigates numerous class action lawsuits.

New US task force targets Hamas terrorists behind deadly attacks

Attorney-General Pam Bondi underscored the administration’s determination: “The barbaric Hamas terrorists will not win—and there will be consequences.”

US Attorney-General Pam Bondi arrives to speak during the visit of US President Donald Trump to the Department of Justice to address its workers, in Washington, March 14, 2025.

ISIS-K member charged with 2021 bombing, US State Dept. says

Sharifullah is expected to appear in the Eastern District of Virginia later today, and, if convicted, faces a maximum penalty of life in prison.

ISIS militants

US Task Force to Combat Antisemitism to investigate 10 campuses

The reports on antisemitic incidences that encouraged the task force's visits were all made after Hamas's attacks in southern Israel on October 7, 2023.

 A pro-Palestinian demonstrator holds a sign that reads "glory to the martyrs, victory to the resistance", on the campus of Columbia University, on the one-year anniversary of Hamas' October 7 attack, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, in New York City, US, October 7, 2024.

Minnesota man arrested for trying to provide ISIS with 'material support'

Abdisatar Ahmed Hassan, from Minneapolis, was accused of joining ISIS by travelling to Somalia from his home state on two separate occasions.

ISIS fighters.

Tajik national arrested in US for conspiring to support terrorist organizations

While living in Brooklyn, Manuchekhri facilitated about $70,000 in payments to ISIS-affiliated individuals in Turkey and Syria, FBI documents detail.

Cyberattack (illustrative)

Woman pleads guilty of attempting to defraud Elvis Presley's family of Graceland estate

The woman was accused of using a fake company, forged documents and false court filings to carry out the scheme.

How can you keep yourself safe from phishing scams? (illustrative)

Danielle Sassoon, interim US attorney, resigns after being ordered to drop Eric Adams case

Danielle Sassoon resigned as interim US attorney after the Trump DOJ ordered her to drop the Eric Adams case, calling the move unjust and inconsistent with her duty to prosecute fairly.

 Danielle Sassoon resigned as interim US attorney in Manhattan on Feb. 13, 2025.