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AG Blanche, other high-level DOJ appointees can take part in political campaigns, memo says
The Justice Department has loosened the guidelines for the attorney general and other senior political appointees, allowing them to participate in political activities.
D.C. judge bars DOJ from gathering states’ voter lists to find noncitizens
Voting rights groups had challenged the effort, noting federal data includes errors that have led to citizens being wrongly removed from electoral rolls.
Candidates for Attorney General share vision of leadership for DOJ
Democratic incumbent Josh Kaul is being challenged for the second consecutive election cycle by Republican Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney.
Trump administration relaxes rules around political events for Blanche, other Senate-approved appointees
The Department of Justice is making it easier for Attorney General Todd Blanche and other Senate-confirmed DOJ appointees to participate in political activities, according to a new internal memo obtained by PBS News.
San Diego politicians blast DOJ voter-record subpoenas
San Diego elected officials criticize Justice Department subpoenas for local voter records and call for transparency.
Minnesota hospitals chase strength through size
A cluster of three major health system mergers in Minnesota this year reflect urgency among providers to grow and generate efficiencies that shield them from looming federal cutbacks.
UC asks judge to dismiss DOJ's UCLA antisemitism lawsuit
UC asked a federal judge to throw out the DOJ's Title VI lawsuit accusing UCLA of ignoring antisemitism, calling the case political coercion.
DOJ announces indictments of several noncitizens for illegal voting in Minnesota
Attorney General Todd Blanche said the foreigners were from Brazil, Ghana and Liberia
‘Relationships power business’: Kelsey Eaton on navigating leadership, TikTok, and growth in Marietta
In this episode of Women of the MOV, WTAP’s Phyllis Smith sat down with Kelsey Eaton, the President and CEO of the Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce.
DOJ ramps up fight against federal judges after some in Minnesota speak to media about immigration surge cases
The Justice Department is filing a judicial misconduct complaint against nearly all the federal judges in Minnesota, Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Wednesday, in an escalation in tensions between the Trump administration and the judicial branch, which came to a head during the winter surge of immigration enforcement.
Officials recover $17K in unpaid wages from McDonald’s franchisee for 23 minors
DWD and DOJ said Iron Arch had multiple child labor law violations.
Clinic owner stole millions from military health program to buy luxuries like gold-plated Cybertruck, DOJ says
A Texas man is accused of stealing millions of taxpayer dollars from a military health care program.
Modder Squeezes 74% More Performance Out of DLSS 5 on AMD Radeon in One Day
Modders working on bringing NVIDIA's DLSS 5 Neural Rendering to AMD Radeon GPUs just had their busiest day yet. The developer behind the DLSS-NR-on-AMD tool shipped two new versions within 24 hours, Alpha 0.3.3 and Alpha 0.4.0, together adding roughly 74% performance on Radeon hardware, according...
In tight R.I. lieutenant governor’s race, Matos, Loughlin to face off in first debate
Republican John Loughlin is seen as having the best chance to win a statewide election for his party since 2006. But incumbent Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos has an advantage, she doesn’t approach politics as a my-way-or-the-highway proposition.
5 things I learned after a month of daily-driving the Pixel 11 Pro XL
The Pixel 11 Pro XL is better than its predecessors, but the hardware still has a few annoyances.
Republicans rally around Susan Collins amid pay-to-play scheme allegations
"It's a bunch of BS," Sen. John Cornyn, who has worked alongside Collins for more than two decades, told USA TODAY.
Customers say unlicensed pool contractor left them with unfinished holes, thousands in losses
Multiple customers say a contractor named Rob Houston who does business by the name of "Splash Solutions" and "Splash Pools" took tens of thousands of dollars from them for inground pool projects and left the work unfinished or never started.
Whistleblower Law Collaborative Adds Former DOJ Senior Health Care Fraud Counsel Augustine M. Ripa
/PRNewswire/ -- Whistleblower Law Collaborative LLC (WLC), a firm dedicated to representing whistleblowers nationwide under the False Claims Act and other...
DOJ loses 25th lawsuit seeking voter records as judge tosses WA case
It was the 25th court loss in a row for the Trump administration as it seeks private voter data from states.
NYU Langone to end gender-affirming care for minors in deal with DOJ
A major Manhattan hospital is no longer offering gender-related care for minors.
Political Pulse: NMDOJ demands answers from PNM on billing complaints, Google considers data center in New Mexico, & lawmakers weigh gas tax hike
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –This week on the New Mexico Political Pulse, the New Mexico Department of Justice sent a letter to PNM, calling for an explanation following customer compla…
‘Seismic shift’: Todd Blanche’s political appearances shatter another DOJ norm
Justice Department veterans say the attorney general’s recent political activities fuel the appearance of a lack of independence from the White House.
Trump ordered DOJ not to appeal ruling that loosened limits on "gangster weapons," sources say
President Trump ordered the Justice Department not to appeal a court ruling that loosened restrictions on firearms known as "gangster weapons," sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Oregon DOJ convicts multiple business owners of Medicaid fraud
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a series of Medicaid fraud enforcement actions from the Oregon Department of Justice's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU), involving non-emergency transportation companies and a mental health care provider. The cases include guilty pleas from the transportation business owners and a grand jury indictment against the
Judge refers Philadelphia’s progressive district attorney to DOJ for prosecution
A federal judge referred Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and one of his top prosecutors to the Justice Department for potential obstruction of justice, perjury and false statements tied to the recent review of a 2009 murder conviction.
10th Circuit judge asks DOJ for info on ‘disturbing’ immigration detention practice
A member of the Denver-based federal appeals court made an unusual request to a U.S. Department of Justice lawyer on Tuesday to investigate the apparent practice of withholding bond hearings for those in immigration custody months after a precedent-setting ruling found the government’s view on mandatory detentions unlawful. In the past year, Colorado’s U.S. District […]
Former bookkeeper for Bristol business pleads guilty to wire fraud and mail fraud: DOJ
A former bookkeeper for a Bristol, Virginia-based business pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal wire fraud and mail fraud charges after prosecutors said she stole
Blanche vows DOJ is ‘not protecting people’ with classified 9/11 documents
Attorney General Todd Blanche on Monday committed to releasing more government records related to Saudi Arabia’s possible connections to 9/11, in response to family members of those who died during the attacks who have fought for more information on the issue. On the 25th anniversary of 9/11 last week, several family members attended a New […]
Consulting's DEI bill hits $63 million as Accenture settles DOJ claim
The DOJ accused Accenture of discriminating on the basis of race and sex in its hiring and promotion practices.
50 days until 2026 Alabama election: Latest on polls, fundraising, political fights and key races
Alabama's statewide races are taking shape around data centers, residency challenges, and voter turnout.
Trump loyalist probing Mar-a-Lago search says DOJ tensions sparked his resignation
“Lanes got crossed,” Joe diGenova told NBC News after his departure from the Justice Department.
Inside Utah Politics: Utah Lt. Governor on elections and DOJ
Utah's First TV Station and your destination for news, sports, weather and more across Utah
Justice Department directs states to hold on to 2024 election records
The Justice Department sent letters to 29 states and the District of Columbia
Justice Department directs states to hold on to 2024 election records
The Justice Department sent letters to 29 states and the District of Columbia
Justice Department directs states to hold on to 2024 election records
The Justice Department sent letters to 29 states and the District of Columbia
Justice Department directs states to hold on to 2024 election records
The Justice Department sent letters to 29 states and the District of Columbia
New wave of healthcare fraud enforcement
In past years, federal and state authorities typically initiated healthcare fraud investigations based on whistleblower complaints and audits. While that still occurs, the model is changing. Federal enforcement agencies are increasingly using sophisticated data analytics, artificial intelligence, and coordinated investigative efforts to identify potential fraud. The Department of Justice (DOJ),…
Colorado congressman asks DOJ to investigate violent student ICE walkout
U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank is asking the Justice Department to investigate violence at last week’s anti-ICE student walkout in Denver, including whether outside organizations helped organize, fund, or influence the demonstration. Crank sent a letter Tuesday requesting the investigation to Harmeet K. Dhillon, assistant attorney general for civil rights at the U.S. Department of Justice. […]
DOJ Official Queried a Dozen Journals on 'Partisan' Views in 2025
The Justice Department fulfilled the public records request for the letters just as their author departed the agency.
Madison council rejects funding tied to police oversight and business recovery after deadly shooting
The Madison Common Council is deciding Tuesday night on two money requests tied to the deadly police shooting on Williamson Street this summer and its aftermath.
Fall arts and entertainment: Phoebe Bridgers, Journey, Doja Cat and more coming to an arena near you
You can also catch Kacey Musgraves, Zac Brown Band, Jonas Brothers, Eric Clapton and more.
2 South Florida men sentenced in $34.8M health care fraud conspiracy, DOJ says
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Kenneth Charles Kessler III, a Miami man, and Michael Andrew Gomez, a Miramar man, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud.
Exclusive | DOJ Staff Were Told to Pause Antitrust Work With Canadian Government
The Justice Department said that an official who sent a “Pause on Canada” email had misunderstood a directive and that it continues to cooperate with the Canadian government amid a trade dispute.
Army National Guard Sergeant Wins $35K Settlement Against Kansas Health Department
The DOJ settled a years-long case with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) to resolve allegations surrounding USERRA claims.
DOJ asks Supreme Court to allow Trump’s USPS action on mail-in ballots to proceed ahead of midterm elections
The appeal came shortly before a federal judge was set to decide whether to issue an injunction blocking requirements dictating how mail-in ballots are sent.
Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit challenging California policy allowing biological males in girls’ sports
A federal judge dismissed the Department of Justice lawsuit against California over transgender athletes competing in girls' sports on procedural grounds.
Judge Rejects DOJ Request to Break Up Google’s Ad Business | What’s News for Sept. 2
Plus, the Trump administration backs OpenAI in a copyright suit and our inside look at an uber rich divorce
Google Avoids Breakup of Ad Tech Business in Antitrust Ruling
Google avoided a breakup of its ad tech business after a federal judge rejected the DOJ’s push to force the company to sell key assets.
Google won't be forced to sell its ad exchange after judge rejects DOJ breakup bid
A federal judge in Virginia declined to order Google to sell AdX, handing the DOJ its second straight loss in efforts to break up the tech giant
Court dismisses Trump administration's sanctuary city lawsuit against Rochester
This is the second time a DOJ lawsuit against Rochester's sanctuary city policies has been thrown out.
WATCH: Massie names 14 Epstein associates to 'shame' DOJ
Speaking from the House floor Monday, Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., pointed to how much time had passed since President Donald Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Allies of disgraced ex-House Dem poised for criminal charges for refusing Congress' probe
Allies of a former House Democrat face DOJ criminal charges after the House unanimously held them in contempt of Congress over defied subpoenas.
907 Sports: A new bell rings in gameday at Colony
On this episode of 907 Sports, Colony and Palmer collide in a cross-town matchup surrounded by gameday traditions old and new. Plus, other news from around the Alaska high school sports world, and a look at second chances in the NFL.
DOJ: Federal jury convicts Jefferson County business owner of COVID relief fraud
Federal authorities say a Jefferson County business owner could spend decades in prison after he was found guilty of committing pandemic relief fraud.Prosecutor
Florida health system settles Medicare Advantage fraud claims for $542M
In a statement, the U.S. Department of Justice confirmed that Villages Health System self-reported the upcoding and fully cooperated with an investigation. The incidents occurred between 2020 and 2024.
Wyoming Governor Objects to ‘Very Odd’ D.O.J. Election Monitoring
Governor Mark Gordon, a Republican, said he was concerned by the behavior of election observers who visited a polling station in Cheyenne.
Trump scores federal court win against House progressive accused of assaulting ICE
A Biden-appointed judge sided with Trump's DOJ, rejecting House Democrat LaMonica McIver's legislative immunity argument for getting her case thrown out.
Without Trump’s name, Kennedy Center may need to be demolished, DOJ says
The Justice Department made the claim in a court filing in the saga over whether the president's name can be added to the cultural institution
Without Trump’s name, Kennedy Center may need to be demolished, DOJ says
The Justice Department made the claim in a court filing in the saga over whether the president's name can be added to the cultural institution
DOJ settles lawsuit with Medicare Advantage homecare company for $2M
Tennessee-based Monogram Health was accused of upcoding claims in violation of the False Claims Act. The company does not admit to wrongdoing.
Las Vegas business owner convicted of $24 million cryptocurrency ponzi scheme
The owner of a Las Vegas-based business was convicted Monday of fraudulently taking $24 million from at least 400 investors.
TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle Justice Department children's privacy case
The DOJ called the $400 million TikTok settlement a major victory for American children and parents, citing strengthened privacy safeguards.
To Probe Mark Walter’s Business, DOJ Sought Egan-Jones’ Records
As billionaire Mark Walter’s insurance companies invested in bonds, they often relied on Egan-Jones, which provided the only known ratings for more than a fifth of those assets, according to industry records.
Politics drove antisemitism probes against Ivy League schools, DOJ whistleblower says
A Trump administration task force on antisemitism pressured universities into punitive settlements despite turning up little to no evidence of systemic abuses, a whistleblower says.
Can the existence of an afterlife be proven? The scientists looking for God
There are doctors, neuroscientists and physicists who believe science can prove life after death, although for most this remains a matter of faith rather than laboratory work
DOJ creates a new pathway to restore gun rights for some convicted of felonies
The move is a victory for Second Amendment advocates
DOJ creates a new pathway to restore gun rights for some convicted of felonies
The move is a victory for Second Amendment advocates
THE WEEK OF AUG 17, 2026
- NOAA pulls support for Arctic Report Card - DOJ finds NSF programs unconstitutional - Admin again calls for higher-ed reforms
‘I Hate Losing’: Walter Rushes Makeover as DOJ Probes His Empire
The CEO of Guggenheim Partners and owner of the LA Dodgers flipped the Lakers within a year and has explored other steps to pay down loans from his insurers.
Blanche on whether DOJ will be independent: ‘I’m not going to pledge that’
The newly sworn-in attorney general rejected the idea of an independent Justice Deportment, lent support to Jeanine Pirro and declared the “anti-weaponization” fund “dead.”
Pepper Pike man pleads in DOJ’s largest health care fraud case
A man from Pepper Pike, Ohio pleaded guilty Friday to laundering approximately $3.4 million in illicit health care fraud proceeds.
DOJ identifies home health, hospice fraud as key healthcare enforcement priority
In a new memo outlining the National Fraud Enforcement Division’s enforcement priorities in a variety of industries, the Department of Justice called out home health and hospice fraud as an area of focus in the healthcare sector.
DOJ Declares 3 Race-Based STEM Programs Unconstitutional
The programs received about $104 million in federal funds this past year.
Blanche pledges to lead DOJ with integrity
He encouraged people who work for the department to set aside their political differences
Blanche pledges to lead DOJ with integrity
He encouraged people who work for the department to set aside their political differences
Lakers Owner Sells to Jared Kushner’s Brother as Trump DOJ Probes His Business Empire
Guggenheim founder Mark Walter sold the Lakers for $12.5 billion, one month after the Wall Street Journal reported the Trump DOJ was probing his business empire.
Trump DOJ formally stakes out bold claim that presidential advisers outside government are protected by privilege
Communications that President Donald Trump has with advisers who don’t even work for his administration can be protected by executive privilege, the Justice Department said in a memo Monday evening that comes amid lawsuits and a possible Democratic takeover of Congress.
THE WEEK OF AUG 10, 2026
- Scientists decry Fauci prosecution threat - National Academies orders probe of peer-review process - DOE secretary referred to DOJ
Oregon DOJ approves Salem Health, Santiam Hospital merger
The Oregon Department of Justice on Aug. 7 approved the merger between Salem Health and Santiam Hospital, paving the way for the systems to combine.
A third clinic settles with DOJ over trans care
Anthony Fauci held in contempt, crackdowns on the organ donor network, and more health news from Morning Rounds
Complete Health to pay $14M to settle Medicare Advantage fraud allegations
The value-based primary care provider submitted false diagnosis codes to the CMS for three years, inflating its reimbursement by millions of dollars, according to the DOJ.
OpenAI to pay $3.2 million to settle DOJ allegations it favored foreign workers over Americans
OpenAI allegedly failed to advertise PERM jobs on its careers website and required paper applications to discourage U.S. workers from applying
‘Your days are numbered’: DOJ, federal agencies target health care fraud, Medicaid schemers in Pennsylvania
Federal agencies and state partners announced criminal charges against 19 people who allegedly defrauded Medicaid with home health schemes.
People With Disabilities Fear Service Cuts as Trump’s DOJ Questions Legal Protections
By Stephanie Armour | KFF Health News Amanda DeSimone-Shabrack relies on a home healthcare aide to help her high-needs autistic 12-year-old son. Virginia’s Medicaid program covers the assistance, enabling her to work as both an education technology specialist and a professor, run errands, and keep ...
Why a former DOJ official says Blanche’s order rescinding Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund would be hard to undo
Scott Jennings Blasts DOJ for Case Against Ex-Olympian: ‘Looks Like a Monkey Having Intimate Relations with a Football’
Politics Unusual: Staten Island Borough President Fossella, Assemblyman Simone
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks with Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella about the city's new pied-à-terre tax, as well as his push for nonpartisan primary elections. Also, a conversation with State Assemblyman Tony Simone about regulations concerning ICE.
DOJ issues declination of charges against eye care group, opting to indict CEO for role in $3.4M fraud scheme
The shift in prosecutorial focus is part of a new enforcement policy to address healthcare fraud. The U.S. Department of Justice alleges the CEO of CampusEye paid kickbacks to doctors for referrals, going on to bill Medicare for unnecessary tests.
Trump defends DOJ weaponization fund and attacks Cornyn, further imperiling Blanche nomination
President Donald Trump said acting Attorney General Todd Blanche “should be immediately approved” as his permanent pick for for the role and defended a controversial $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” that’s at the crux of why the nomination has not yet moved forward.
Tim Cook says heavy Siri users may have to pay extra
Heavy users of Apple Intelligence may need an iCloud+ subscription
Trump says he may temporarily pull Blanche's attorney general nomination
Sens. Tillis and Cornyn want assurances from Blanche about the controversial settlement between the DOJ and Trump, which Blanche has said is dead
Blanche nomination in peril as key GOP senator rails on DOJ over controversial fund
Todd Blanche’s nomination to be President Donald Trump’s attorney general is hanging in the balance with a key GOP senator saying the Justice Department has not done enough to assure him a controversial $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund won’t move forward.
Trump, DOJ ask Supreme Court to toss $83M verdict in E. Jean Carroll case
Trump is arguing he can't be sued for comments he made while he was president
DOJ’s Recent Small Business Administration FCA Settlement Highlights Risks for Contractors
A recent $21.3 million False Claims Act (FCA) settlement with an electrical contractor and its subsidiary highlights the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) focus on U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) set-aside programs and scrutiny of whether companies improperly represent themselves as qualifying small businesses or—importantly for larger businesses—improperly represent their use of qualifying small businesses to secure federal contracts.
Blanche nomination uncertain as key GOP senator says DOJ ‘radio silent’ on demand to spike controversial fund
The fate of Todd Blanche’s nomination to be President Donald Trump’s attorney general is up in the air, with a key GOP senator indicating Tuesday he has not yet received the assurances he needs to vote in support.