Judge rebukes Trump and DOJ over IRS lawsuit, refers lawyer for disciplinary proceedings

Washington — A federal judge on Monday imposed professional penalties against lawyers representing President Trump in a civil lawsuit he brought against the IRS and harshly criticized the Justice Department for its handling of the case, concluding that the suit was brought for an “improper purpose.” In a scathing 56-page decision, U.S. District Judge Kathleen … Read more

Alibaba sold dangerous drugs to Americans but avoided DOJ prosecution, public records show

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba knowingly sold dangerous drugs to U.S. consumers, but the DOJ did not prosecute, according to public records probed for a CBS News investigation. Senior Justice Department reporter Sarah Lynch breaks down her reporting and why charges weren’t pursued. Source link

DOJ accuses Maryland of ‘active and deliberate effort’ to prevent deportations of illegal immigrants: lawsuit

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Department of Justice sued Maryland over its sanctuary policies, accusing the state of engaging in an “active and deliberate effort” to obstruct federal immigration enforcement. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in Maryland federal court, comes after the U.S. attorney general in February 2025 ordered the DOJ’s civil … Read more

Probe of Alibaba unearthed evidence it knowingly let dangerous drugs be sold to U.S. consumers — but DOJ did not prosecute

For eight years, Chinese online retailer Alibaba and its U.S. payment processing company failed to prevent dangerous drugs, chemicals and pill presses from being sold to American customers — even after employees warned of compliance problems, public records show. Prosecutors at the Justice Department believed they had enough evidence to prove that the companies had … Read more

DOJ warns of criminal charges for state election officials if noncitizens vote

The Justice Department sent letters warning election officials in all 50 states and the District of Columbia that they could face criminal prosecution over noncitizen voting, a spokesperson for the Justice Department confirmed Tuesday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The letters, signed by Assistant Attorney … Read more

DOJ threatens criminal action against states that allow non-citizens to vote

The head of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division sent letters to election officials in all 50 states on Tuesday threatening criminal action if they knowingly allow non-U.S. citizens to vote or to remain on their voter rolls, the department confirmed to CBS News. The letters also asked the state officials to explain how they … Read more

DOJ defends decision to drop criminal charges against billionaire Indian businessman

The Justice Department defended its decision to drop its criminal case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, saying the businessman’s reported pledge to invest billions of dollars in the United States did not influence the move. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In a letter, Trent McCotter, … Read more

Newsom blames Trump for DOJ probe, but reports say investigation predates his administration

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! California Gov. Gavin Newsom‘s claims that President Donald Trump’s Justice Department launched a politically motivated “fishing expedition” against him are facing new scrutiny after multiple reports indicated key federal investigations predate Trump’s second administration. The timeline has emerged as a central point in the dispute. While Newsom … Read more

Cruz pushes bill to hold tax-exempt sponsors accountable as DOJ probes Singham network

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is doubling down on his bill that would strip the tax-exempt status of individuals and organizations that funnel funds to nonprofits engaging in political violence as the Justice Department probes the finances of far-left financier Neville Roy Singham. Fox News … Read more

Biden ‘madness’ still being revealed as father killed, children kidnapped by terror group member: DOJ

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Trump administration is still having to deal with the “madness” of former President Joe Biden’s “open border” policies, as the Justice Department announces new kidnapping and murder charges against eight members of the foreign terrorist group Tren de Aragua … Read more