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Reid Hoffman says reported DOJ investigation into his nonprofit that funded E. Jean Carroll's case is 'retaliation'
Ben Shimkus, Business Insider
Reid Hoffman posted on X in response to reports of a DOJ probe tied to E. Jean Carroll's lawsuits, calling the scrutiny "absurdly false."
May 29, 2026, 5:28 PM
Judge Puts Temporary Halt To Trump DOJ’s $1.8 Billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund”
Ted Johnson, Deadline
A federal judge imposed a temporary halt to the Trump Justice Department plans for a almost $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund,” which already has stirred bipartisan opposition over the prospect it will mean compensation to those who violently stormed the …
May 29, 2026, 2:59 PM
Bipartisan group of former judges asks court to investigate Trump’s IRS deal
Max Rego, The Hill
A group of former federal judges on Wednesday asked a federal court to reopen President Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), arguing...
May 28, 2026, 1:27 AM
DOJ launches criminal probe into E. Jean Carroll: Sources
Katherine Faulders, Aaron Katersky, Alexander Mallin, Abcnews.com
The Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the former Elle magazine columnist who accused Trump of sexual assault.
May 28, 2026, 1:01 AM
Biden sues DOJ to stop release of audio and transcripts tied to special counsel probe
The Associated Press, NPR
Joe Biden sued the Justice Department to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts of the former president's interview with a ghostwriter that were obtained by the special counsel.
May 27, 2026, 5:37 AM
Trump allies, Jan. 6 defendants lining up to apply for $1.7 billion fund
Laura Romero, Peter Charalambous, Abcnews.com
Jan. 6 defendants and allies of President Trump are lining up to seek their share of the DOJ's $1.776 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" announced this week.
May 22, 2026, 12:48 AM
A Department of Justice for an Age of Conspiracy Theories
Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic
The DOJ is now very much an active participant in the online discourse that promotes and perpetuates ideas that are barely connected to reality.
May 21, 2026, 3:00 PM
DOJ quietly slips Trump what looks a lot like permanent audit invisibility
Jason Weisberger, Boing Boing
"What could he possibly be hiding?" is, admittedly, not the reassuring question we're all thinking. While Todd Blanche was apparently busy testifying before the Senate about other matters, the Justice Department reportedly posted a one-page addendum that — if…
May 20, 2026, 6:01 PM
DOJ to create $1.776B 'Truth and Justice Commission' to compensate allies: Sources
Katherine Faulders, Peter Charalambous, Alexander Mallin, Abcnews.com
The DOJ is finalizing a deal to launch a so-called "Truth and Justice Commission" to pay claims made by alleged victims of government "weaponization," sources say.
May 16, 2026, 9:15 AM
Ex-DOJ official goes public with blistering criticism of his former bosses
Tom Dreisbach, NPR
Until recently, Jonathan Gross was a Trump political appointee at the Department of Justice and worked on its "Weaponization Working Group." He has now become a vocal critic of the department.
May 14, 2026, 9:00 AM
DOJ Possibly Facing Contempt Charges After Admitting DHS Press Release Was False
Tim Cushing, Techdirt
Let’s hope the word “possibly” can be stricken from this headline in the near future. And while contempt charges don’t mean much to an administration that is openly contemptuous of anything that hints at checks or balances, it would, at the very least, encour…
May 13, 2026, 8:11 PM
DOJ explores having taxpayers personally apologize to Trump in cash
Jason Weisberger, Boing Boing
The Justice Department is reportedly exploring a novel and innovative new legal doctrine in which the president sues the government he controls, then orders that same government to pay him with your money. The New York Times reported that the DOJ is conside…
May 13, 2026, 4:37 PM
DOJ reaches $30 million deal with PayPal over minority-owned business program
Alexander Mallin, Abcnews.com
The DOJ has reached a deal with PayPal over an investigation into its minority-owned business program.
May 12, 2026, 5:43 PM
Lawyers: Biden to fight DOJ plan to release audio of his talks with ghostwriter
Josh Gerstein and Kyle Cheney, Politico
The former president is facing a deadline of Tuesday to take legal action.
May 10, 2026, 3:56 PM
DOJ halted drugs-for-votes investigation under Trump
Raquel Rutledge, Salon
In early 2025, the lead prosecutor was told not to look any further into the matter.
May 6, 2026, 10:00 AM
DOJ Enters a New, Even More Aggressive Phase
Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic
The department is growing bolder yet, cutting legal corners in service of getting President Trump the headlines—and revenge—he wants.
May 3, 2026, 11:00 AM
Comey indictment reveals a desperate DOJ — and president
Heather Digby Parton, Salon
The former FBI director is facing a selective prosecution. But his case holds important lessons for Democrats
Apr 30, 2026, 1:30 PM
How does Comey's 'threat' against Trump compare to other defendants charged by DOJ?
Peter Charalambous, Katherine Faulders, Alexander Mallin, Abcnews.com
A review of some cases cited by acting AG Todd Blanche as being similar to the indictment against James Comey suggests the Comey case could face a steeper hurdle.
Apr 29, 2026, 2:38 AM
DOJ Decides It’s Going To Try To Prosecute The Southern Poverty Law Center Out Of Existence
Tim Cushing, Techdirt
The DOJ continues to be the Trump Administration’s preferred avenue of vengeance. Since his return to office, multiple prosecutions targeting the president’s critics and political opponents have been mounted. To date, not a single one has succeeded. (And more…
Apr 27, 2026, 8:03 PM
“We Knew They Were Paying Informants”: SPLC Donors Reject Trump DOJ Fraud Claims
Noah Hurowitz, The Intercept
Twenty donors to the Southern Poverty Law Center said the alleged “fraud” being prosecuted in their name was exactly how they hoped the group would spend their money. The post “We Knew They Were Paying Informants”: SPLC Donors Reject Trump DOJ Fraud Claims ap…
Apr 24, 2026, 3:57 PM
DOJ expected to drop criminal probe of fed chair amid pressure from senators: Sources
Katherine Faulders, Elizabeth Schulze, Allison Pecorin, Alexander Mallin, Abcnews.com
The DOJ is expected to drop its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as soon as Friday, sources tell ABC News.
Apr 24, 2026, 2:12 PM
US Department of Justice watchdog to probe release of Epstein files
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Lawmakers have accused the Trump administration of using heavy redactions to protect powerful figures tied to Epstein.
Apr 23, 2026, 7:03 PM
The DOJ Just Fired 4 Officials for Prosecuting Violent, Anti-Abortion Extremists
Danielle Han, Jezebel
Nothing like a DOJ working hard to get justice off our streets.
Apr 15, 2026, 3:50 PM
DOJ moves to vacate convictions of Proud Boys, Oath Keepers from Jan. 6
Alexander Mallin, Abcnews.com
The request is for those who were previously not covered by President Donald Trump’s sweeping Day 1 clemency grants.
Apr 14, 2026, 11:51 PM