Tag: department_of_justice
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Harmeet Dhillon Resigns From DOJ Civil Rights Division After Democrats' Midterm Sweep
Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the departure, first reported by Fox News, making it the first major resignation from the Trump administration since Tuesday's Republican losses.
Politics and GovernmentUSAElectionWhite HouseRepublican PartyFederal GovernmentLegalLaw EnforcementEntertainmentFilm and TVUnited KingdomCongressDemocratic Party Los Angeles TimesAnita ChabriaDonald Trumpmidterm electionsHarmeet DhillonJD VancePete HegsethL.A. Times PoliticsDepartment of JusticeTodd BlancheRussell BrandLondonKyivNewsweekElon MuskJustice DepartmentHakeem JeffriesChuck SchumerUSA TODAYUSA TODAY On Politics
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Mayor Bass Calls DOJ Election Monitors in LA an "Attempt to Intimidate Voters"
Mayor Karen Bass accused the Department of Justice of a baseless attack on state-run elections after it named Los Angeles in its largest-ever monitoring effort, urging voters not to be intimidated.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementElectionState GovernmentsLegalSocial Issues Karen BassDepartment of JusticeLos Angeleselection monitorsElection DayvotersLos Angeles CountyLA Mayors Office
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Newsom Says California Is Ready to Defend Election From Federal Interference
The governor's office says new election-interference felonies, nearly $40 million for counties and a letter to federal judges will protect Tuesday's vote, and that federal attempts to toss 20,000 ballots failed three times last week.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAElectionState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Gavin NewsomCaliforniaElection Day 2026election securityDepartment of Justicevote by mailCalOESCalifornia Governors OfficeDonald Trumpvoter fraud
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY reports Trump cancels Kansas rally as midterms near
USA TODAY's On Politics newsletter reports President Trump canceled a Kansas rally for Sen. Roger Marshall, as DOJ plans to send about 1,000 officials to polling places nationwide.
Politics and GovernmentUSAElectionFederal GovernmentRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyLaw Enforcement Donald TrumpKansas Senate raceRoger Marshallmidterm electionsDepartment of Justicepoll watchersVivek RamaswamyUSA TODAYUSA TODAY On Politics
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Harvard Gazette Roundup: German Far Right, Cancer Blood Test, Alaska Election Lawsuit
Harvard Gazette highlights a panel examining the German far right's breakthrough year, a Broad-developed blood test that catches low levels of tumor DNA, and a legal scholar's take on the DOJ's Alaska election lawsuit.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementElectionMedical ScienceLegalEurope Harvard GazetteGerman far rightOncodetectcancer blood testAlaska election lawsuitDepartment of JusticeBroad Institute
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Newsom Hails Ninth Circuit Ruling Against Trump DOJ as 'Welcome Speed Bump'
Governor Gavin Newsom welcomed a Ninth Circuit panel's rejection of the Trump administration's election lawsuit, calling it a speed bump to attacks on democracy and urging Californians to vote early.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAGeneral PoliticsElectionLegalFederal GovernmentState Governments Gavin NewsomNinth Circuit Court of AppealsTrump administrationCalifornia electionsDepartment of Justicevoter fraudelection lawsuitCalifornia Governors Office
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Media Monitor: TIME Reports on Fake Polling, Alaska's Two Sullivans and DOJ Election Suit
TIME reports a pollster admitted fabricating survey data ahead of the midterms, while the Justice Department seeks to block certification of Alaska's Senate results if the incumbent loses.
Politics and GovernmentMediaLaw EnforcementElectionGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalMedia Bias Wedgewood PollsFiftyPlusOnepolling industrymidterm electionsDan SullivanAlaska Senate raceDepartment of JusticeTIME magazine
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Media Monitor: NPR Outlines Democratic Path Through Red States, DOJ Election Monitoring Plans
NPR Politics reports Democrats must win toss-up Senate races in five states Trump carried by 13 points, while the Justice Department begins notifying counties it wants to monitor on Election Day.
Politics and GovernmentElectionCongressWhite HouseDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyLaw EnforcementEntertainment NPR PoliticsU.S. Senatemidterm electionsDepartment of JusticeAIPACDonald Trump
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Media Monitor: CNN Threatens New Legal Action Over Air Force One Access as Trump Weighs Ousting Press From Briefing Room
Poynter reports CNN has warned the Trump administration of further legal action over blocked Air Force One and Oval Office access, while the president pushes to reclaim the White House briefing room.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWhite HouseMedia BiasLegalSocial Issues CNNAir Force OneWhite House press briefing roomDonald TrumpDepartment of JusticePew Research CenterTikTokPoynter.org
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Justice Department Releases First Victimization Estimates From Redesigned National Crime Victimization Survey
BJS published two reports on the redesigned NCVS instrument, including the first victimization estimates from the new survey and an update on its full implementation.
Law EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalUSA Bureau of Justice StatisticsNational Crime Victimization SurveyNCVS redesignVictimization EstimatesOffice of Justice ProgramsDepartment of JusticeCrime Statistics
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Media Monitor: TIME Reports Meta's Muse AI Builds User Dossiers, Trump Denaturalization Push, Cornell Fraternity Lawsuit
TIME reports Meta's Muse AI agent compiles detailed dossiers on millions of users, the Justice Department seeks to denaturalize 40 citizens, and a Cornell fraternity lawsuit fuels calls for reform.
Law EnforcementEducationScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentLegalArtificial IntelligenceSocial IssuesEurope MetaMuse AIdenaturalizationDepartment of JusticeCornell UniversityfraternitiesTIME magazine
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Justice Department Releases Federal Deaths in Custody and During Arrest Statistics for 2024
BJS publishes its seventh report under the Death in Custody Reporting Act of 2013, detailing decedent, incident and facility characteristics for federal custody and arrest deaths in fiscal year 2024.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Bureau of Justice StatisticsFederal Deaths in Custody and During Arrest 2024Death in Custody Reporting Act of 2013Office of Justice ProgramsDepartment of JusticeFederal custody deathsSean E. Goodison
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Justice Department Releases Decade of Data on Student Victimization At and Away From School
BJS statistical tables track theft and nonfatal violent victimization rates for students ages 12 to 18 from 2014 through 2024, broken down by location, crime type, age and sex.
Law EnforcementFederal GovernmentEducationLegalSocial Issues Bureau of Justice StatisticsOffice of Justice ProgramsNational Crime Victimization Surveystudent victimizationschool crimeErin TinneyDepartment of Justice
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BJS Releases Report on Violent Victimization with a Firearm, 2024
The Bureau of Justice Statistics released a new report detailing violent victimizations involving firearms in the U.S. for 2023 and 2024, based on law enforcement data.
Law EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalUSA Bureau of Justice StatisticsViolent Victimization with a Firearm 2024Firearm violenceOffice of Justice ProgramsNational Incident-Based Reporting SystemDepartment of JusticeCrime statistics
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SSA OIG and DOJ Launch National Fraud Detection Center to Combat Social Security Fraud
The SSA OIG and DOJ have launched the National Fraud Detection Center, a new partnership to enhance federal law enforcement coordination. It aims to detect and dismantle complex fraud schemes targeting Social Security programs, protecting millions of Americans.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesEconomy Social Security AdministrationDepartment of JusticeNational Fraud Detection Centerfraud detectioninteragency cooperationfederal programs
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on Trump's Political Influence, Xi Visit, and DOJ Independence
Newsweek reports on President Trump's influence in upcoming gubernatorial primaries, Xi Jinping's state visit to the U.S., and Attorney General Todd Blanche's stance on DOJ independence from the White House.
Politics and GovernmentWorldConflictBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyMiddle EastAsiaMilitary Donald TrumpU.S. PoliticsChinaXi JinpingForeign RelationsDepartment of JusticeGas PricesNewsweek
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Governor Walz Promotes Minnesota Tourism, Honors Fallen Firefighter, and Condemns DOJ Surveillance
Governor Walz toured Minnesota's northernmost point, promoting tourism and outdoor recreation. He also ordered flags at half-staff for a fallen firefighter and condemned federal surveillance of progressive groups.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Governor WalzMinnesotaLake of the WoodsWildland FireDepartment of JusticeSurveillanceGovernmentOffice of Minnesota Governor
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Media Monitor: NPR reports on Senate agenda, Trump's Iran stance, and DOJ statute use
NPR is reporting on the U.S. Senate's return to tackle President Trump's attorney general nominee, developments in U.S.-Iran relations, and a shift in Justice Department charges.
Politics and GovernmentWorldScience & TechnologyHealthEntertainmentSport Todd BlancheSenate ConfirmationIran ConflictDonald TrumpDepartment of JusticeHeat WavesSpaceXNPR Breaking NewsNPR
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Governor Ivey Announces Conclusion of DOJ Case Against Julia Tutwiler Prison
Governor Kay Ivey announced the conclusion of the DOJ case against Julia Tutwiler Prison, highlighting significant progress in Alabama's correctional system since 2017, including new prisons and officer recruitment.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsLegalSocial IssuesEmployment and Labor Kay IveyJulia Tutwiler PrisonDepartment of JusticeAlabamaPrison ReformCorrectional SystemAlabama Governors Office
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DHS and DOJ Move to Revoke Citizenship from 10 Naturalized Criminals
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice are pursuing denaturalization actions against 10 individuals, including child molesters and fraudsters, for illegally obtaining citizenship.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesEconomy DenaturalizationImmigration FraudChild Sexual AbuseU.S. CitizenshipDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of JusticeTrump AdministrationU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Chinese National Sentenced for $2.2 Million Walmart Gift Card Money Laundering Scheme
Jun Wang, a Chinese national, received a 70-month prison sentence for a $2.2 million money laundering conspiracy involving Walmart and Sam's Club gift cards, preying on vulnerable victims across the U.S.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentEconomySocial Issues Jun WangMoney LaunderingGift Card FraudWalmartFBIAlbany, New YorkDepartment of Justice
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Harrison County Woman Jailed for VA Benefits Fraud, Student Loan Discharge
Christina Nolte, a Bridgeport physician assistant, received 12 months in federal prison for falsifying VA medical records to steal disability benefits and discharge $242,528 in federal student loans, ordered to pay $355,179.13 restitution.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessFederal GovernmentLegalEducationEconomyGeneral Politics Christina NolteVA BenefitsStudent LoansFraudWest VirginiaFederal PrisonDepartment of JusticeFBI
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Two Men Sentenced to Prison for Identity Theft and Fraud Conspiracy
Christopher Alexander Jr. and Devin Latrell Coleman received federal prison sentences for an identity theft and fraud conspiracy. They used sophisticated fake IDs to secure loans and leases. This case highlights the Department of Justice's intensified efforts against fraud, supporting…
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentLegalBankingEconomy Christopher Alexander Jr.Devin Latrell ColemanIdentity TheftFraudSyracuseFBIDepartment of Justice
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Ohio Dentist to Pay $500,000 in Medicaid False Claims Settlement
A Cuyahoga County dentist, Stanley Meckler, will pay $500,000 to settle allegations of submitting false Medicaid claims for services rendered by an excluded provider, as part of a national healthcare fraud takedown.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalEconomy Stanley MecklerMedicaid fraudFalse Claims ActOhiohealthcare fraudDepartment of JusticeJohn W. BallFBI
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NDNY Revitalizes Health Care Fraud Task Force to Boost Enforcement
The Northern District of New York's Health Care Fraud Task Force has been revitalized, uniting federal, state, and private partners to combat fraud. This collaborative effort aims to protect taxpayers and vulnerable patients by enhancing investigations and prosecutions.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalWhite HouseEconomy Health Care FraudTask ForceNorthern District of New YorkFBIDepartment of JusticeAlbanyTrump Administration
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First Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarcone Announces Capital Region Arrests, Settlements in National Health Care Fraud Takedown
First Assistant U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone III announced five arrests and five civil settlements in New York's Capital Region as part of the 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, targeting over $6.5 billion in false claims nationwide.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementWorldFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalEconomyMedical Science Health Care FraudOpioid AbuseMedicaidNorthern District of New YorkJohn A. Sarcone IIINational Health Care Fraud TakedownDepartment of JusticeFBI
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Doctors, Physician's Assistant Charged in Alleged Voicemail 'Pill Mill' Scheme
Two doctors and a physician's assistant face charges for allegedly running a voicemail refill line to unlawfully distribute Schedule II controlled substances, contributing to the opioid crisis and patient deaths, as part of a national healthcare fraud takedown.
Law EnforcementHealthPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalMedical ScienceSocial IssuesGeneral Politics Healthcare FraudOpioid CrisisControlled SubstancesPill MillFBIPhiladelphiaDepartment of Justice
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Massachusetts Man Charged in $5 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme Amid National Takedown
A Stoughton man faces charges in a $5 million Medicare fraud scheme involving medically unnecessary equipment and kickbacks. This is part of a nationwide Department of Justice operation targeting over $6.5 billion in false claims.
HealthLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalEconomySocial Issues Bhamin ChhatrapatiMedicare FraudStoughton, MassachusettsNational Health Care Fraud TakedownDurable Medical Equipment (DME)Department of JusticeKickbacksFBI
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Nationwide Health Care Fraud Takedown Charges 455 Defendants, Recovers Billions
A nationwide law enforcement action led by the Department of Justice has charged 455 defendants, including 90 medical professionals, for over $6.5 billion in health care fraud and opioid abuse schemes, seizing $182 million in assets.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesState Governments Health Care FraudOpioid AbuseDepartment of JusticeFBIMedicareMedicaidMichigan
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National Health Care Fraud Takedown Charges 455 Defendants in $6.5 Billion Scheme
A nationwide health care fraud takedown has charged 455 defendants, including 90 medical professionals, for schemes totaling over $6.5 billion in false claims. The operation involved federal, state, and international cooperation, seizing $182 million in assets.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementWorldFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalEconomyEuropeAsia Health Care FraudNational TakedownEastern District of LouisianaMedicareMedicaidDepartment of JusticeFBI