DOJ fires longtime spokesperson who worked for Robert Mueller, Jack Smith
Peter Carr, a career employee, served as a spokesman for special counsels Jack Smith and Robert Mueller.
DOJ expands its retribution to American Bar Association
The Trump administration has been targeting individual law firms and is now taking action against the ABA, the largest professional association for lawyers and judges.
DOJ seeks to drop charges against man it said was an MS-13 gang leader
Attorney General Pam Bondi referred to Henrry Villatoro Santos as "one of the top members and head of the East Coast" of the MS-13 gang last month.
Trump's would-be assassin sought weapon to shoot down his plane, DOJ says
The Justice Department says Ryan Routh tried to acquire anti-aircraft weapons to shoot down Donald Trump's plane.
Trump's 2nd assassination attempt suspect asks to suppress eyewitness
Ryan Routh, the suspect in the second alleged assassination attempt against President Trump, has asked a judge to suppress statements from the eyewitness who identified him to police.
Civil rights-era government agency to be purged
A memo reviewed by CBS News said Trump appointees are considering closing the Community Relations Service, which was created as part of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
DOJ lawyer who admitted in court man's deportation was a mistake put on leave
DOJ attorney Erez Reuveni made multiple critical comments of his agency in court during a hearing over the mistaken deportation of a Maryland man to El Salvador.
Judge likely to begin contempt proceedings over deportation flights
A federal judge said he's likely to begin contempt proceedings against government for failing to answer questions about deportation flights under the Alien Enemies Act.
D.C. top prosecutor nominee touts legal work for Jan. 6 rioters to Senate
D.C. U.S. attorney nominee Ed Martin, in a Senate questionnaire, highlighted his litigation work for two Jan. 6 defendants.
Man accused of trying to kill Kavanaugh intends to plead guilty, court docs show
Nicholas Roske was found outside Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's home with a gun and a knife in 2022.
Ousted DOJ officials to testify before congressional Democrats Monday
The fired U.S. pardon attorney and a lawyer who was involved in prosecuting New York Mayor Eric Adams will appear before a congressional hearing next week.
Adam Schiff places hold on Ed Martin's nomination to be D.C. U.S. attorney
Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff intends to put an indefinite hold on Ed Martin's nomination to be the top prosecutor in Washington, D.C.
Nazis were treated better than Venezuelans under Alien Enemies Act, judge says
"Nazis got better treatment under the Alien Enemies Act than has happened here," a judge told a government lawyer Tuesday.
Congressional Democrats investigate unpaid Jan. 6 restitution after pardons
In a letter to the Architect of the Capitol, Rep. Gerry Connolly, a Virginia Democrat who serves as the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, asked for updated estimates on how much of the costs are being covered by federal taxpayers.
Judge rebukes Justice Dept., raises due process questions in deportation case
The court asked the government if "someone is not a member of Tren de Aragua or not a Venezuelan citizen or a U.S. citizen," how do they challenge their removal?