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Justice Department releases transcripts from its conversations with Ghislaine Maxwell
Carrie Johnson, NPR
Maxwell, the longtime partner of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, spoke with top Justice Department officials over the course of two days in late July.
Aug 22, 2025, 7:40 PM
First wave of Epstein files is being sent to Congress, says Oversight Committee chair
Claudia Grisales, NPR
The Justice Department is expected to deliver files from its Jeffrey Epstein investigation to the House Oversight Committee starting Friday. The panel plans to release some of the files publicly.
Aug 22, 2025, 9:00 AM
US DOJ to probe Fed Reserve’s Cook, urges Powell to remove her: Report
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Cook, who has been accused of mortgage fraud, has said she will not be bullied by Trump into resigning.
Aug 21, 2025, 10:47 PM
DOJ Wants Private Records from Hospitals That Provide Trans Youth Healthcare
Danielle Han, Jezebel
One subpoena sent to a children’s hospital in Pennsylvania asked for “every writing or record of whatever type” relating to “gender-related care,” including emails, calendar entries, and Zoom recordings.
Aug 21, 2025, 2:45 PM
Why the DOJ is looking into DC crime stats
Cameron Peters, Vox
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: As President Donald Trump’s takeover of Washington, DC…
Aug 19, 2025, 10:26 PM
DOJ accuses George Washington University of indifference to anti-Semitism
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Trump administration claims GWU failed to address or remedy anti-Semitic abuses despite student and faculty complaints.
Aug 12, 2025, 5:05 PM
DOJ seeks to unseal exhibits from grand jury probes into Epstein, Maxwell
Aaron Katersky, ABC News
The DOJ is seeking to unseal the exhibits shown to the federal grand juries in New York that indicted Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, according to a court filing.
Aug 8, 2025, 6:03 PM
Justice Department launches grand jury probe of N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James
Carrie Johnson, NPR
James prosecuted the president and his companies, winning millions in fines linked to fraud allegations. Her attorney called the probe "an attack on the rule of law."
Aug 8, 2025, 4:32 PM
DOJ issues subpoenas to NY AG Letitia James, including over Trump fraud case: Sources
Katherine Faulders, Olivia Rubin, Alexander Mallin, Aaron Katersky, ABC News
The subpoenas are inquiring about the office’s civil fraud case against President Donald Trump and corruption case against the National Rifle Association, sources said.
Aug 8, 2025, 3:51 PM
Justice Department ups the incentive for companies to rat out their own employees
Jacob Shamsian, Business Insider
The Justice Department introduced a new policy that takes some risk off the table for reporting employees potentially commiting crimes.
Aug 1, 2025, 9:12 AM
Pam Bondi: Who is Trump’s attorney general handling the Epstein files?
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
The former Florida top cop has embraced loyalty to Trump, but faces fallout from the MAGA base over Epstein files.
Jul 31, 2025, 4:37 PM
Three fired DOJ workers add to chorus of layoffs in 'foundering' workforce
Carrie Johnson, NPR
The DOJ has fired hundreds of employees this year, transforming a federal workforce that enjoys vast powers and responsibility over issues affecting the lives of everyday Americans.
Jul 30, 2025, 9:00 AM
DOJ Has a Copy of the Epstein Jail Video With the ‘Missing Minute’: Report
Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com
Pam Bondi previously said every video from that jail is missing a minute but didn't provide proof.
Jul 29, 2025, 6:00 PM
DOJ completes two-day interview with Maxwell
nbcnews.com, Biztoc.com
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanch completed his interview with Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted accomplice of notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. President Trump said he has not considered a pardon for Maxwell. NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell reports.
Jul 26, 2025, 2:23 AM
DOJ meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell set for Thursday: Sources
Aaron Katersky, James Hill, Brandon Baur, Katherine Faulders, ABC News
A senior Department of Justice official is expected to meet with longtime Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell on Thursday in Florida, sources familiar said.
Jul 24, 2025, 4:02 AM
DOJ Expected to Meet with Ghislaine Maxwell over Potential Epstein Collaborators
TMZ Staff, TMZ
Major update in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation -- in a huge shift in its approach, the Department of Justice is now willing to work with the late sex offender's right-hand woman, Ghislaine Maxwell. In a surprise announcement Tuesday morning…
Jul 22, 2025, 2:21 PM
DOJ seeks a single-day prison sentence for an officer convicted in the Breonna Taylor raid
Cameron Peters, Vox
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: In a major reversal from the Biden administration, the…
Jul 17, 2025, 10:30 PM
Prosecutor in Diddy and Epstein cases fired by justice department
BBC News
It is not clear why Maurene Comey was removed from her job at the elite justice department office in Manhattan.
Jul 17, 2025, 1:12 AM
Trump DOJ Fires Attorney Who Prosecuted Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell
Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone
Maurene Comey, the prosecutor who handled the criminal cases against Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, was fired by the Justice Department.
Jul 16, 2025, 11:47 PM
James Comey's daughter, and 'Diddy' prosecutor, fired from SDNY: Sources
Katherine Faulders, Mike Levine, Aaron Katersky, ABC News
According to sources, President Donald Trump privately vented about having a Comey work in his administration.
Jul 16, 2025, 10:52 PM
Johnson says Bondi needs to 'come forward and explain' handling of Epstein files
Lauren Peller, John Parkinson, Mariam Khan, ABC News
House Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to “come forward and explain” the administration’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein files.
Jul 15, 2025, 10:19 PM
Ex-US soldier who Googled 'can hacking be treason' pleads guilty to extortion
Jessica Lyons, Theregister.com
File this one under what not to search if you've committed a crime A former US Army soldier, who reportedly hacked AT&T, bragged about accessing President Donald Trump's call logs, and then Googled "can hacking be treason," and "US military personnel defectin…
Jul 15, 2025, 10:05 PM
Attorney General Bondi brushes aside questions about her handling of Epstein files
Ryan Lucas, NPR
Pam Bondi sought to move past questions about her handling of the Justice Department's files from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, as pressure continued to grow for her to release them.
Jul 15, 2025, 9:58 PM
DOJ urges Supreme Court to turn away Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal
James Hill, ABC News
The Department of Justice on Monday urged the Supreme Court to turn away an appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, who is currently serving a 20-year sentence.
Jul 15, 2025, 12:15 AM