Justice Department news, events & figures

President Trump formally nominated Todd Blanche as attorney general, setting up a Senate fight over the former Trump lawyer’s leadership of the Justice Department.

Trump walks out of NBC interview after challenge on election claims

President Donald Trump ended a taped NBC interview after Kristen Welker pressed him for evidence on election fraud claims and a disputed DOJ-backed fund.

DOJ Pauses Trump ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund as Six States Vote

The Justice Department will pause work on Trump’s disputed anti-weaponization fund after a court order as voters in six states hold primaries.

Justice Department reportedly opens perjury probe into E. Jean Carroll

The Justice Department is reportedly investigating whether E. Jean Carroll committed perjury in civil cases she won against Donald Trump.

DOJ May Weigh In for Musk’s xAI in Mississippi Generator Lawsuit

The Justice Department may weigh in for Elon Musk’s xAI in a lawsuit over generators at a major Mississippi data center.

U.S. moves toward possible indictment of Raúl Castro

The U.S. is taking steps toward a possible indictment of Raúl Castro over Cuba’s 1996 shootdown of two humanitarian aircraft, officials say.

OneTaste courts Trump allies in bid for pardons

OneTaste is pursuing Trump-era clemency channels after its founder and former sales chief were sentenced in a forced-labor conspiracy case.

Former Fauci adviser indicted over alleged COVID records concealment

Federal prosecutors accuse former Fauci adviser Dr. David Morens of hiding or destroying communications tied to COVID-19 research grants.