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View Timeline →US Judge Dismisses Justice Department's Efforts to Separate Google's Ad Business
A US judge has rejected the Justice Department's attempt to break up Google's advertising business, citing concerns over trust in Google's management of the online…
US Clarifies Cyber Attack Targeting by Chinese Hackers
The US Justice Department has clarified that while the US Senate and Federal Reserve were targeted by Chinese hackers, there was no successful breach. This…
Walmart Reaches Settlement in US Opioid Lawsuit
Walmart has reached a settlement with the US Justice Department regarding an opioid lawsuit, although the terms remain undisclosed. This case highlights the ongoing issues…
TikTok Settles with US Justice Department for $400 Million Over Children's Privacy Violations
TikTok has settled with the US Justice Department for $400 million over allegations of violating children's online privacy laws. This settlement highlights ongoing concerns about…
US Justice Department Rejects Whistleblower Allegations on Anti-Semitism Investigations
The US Justice Department has denied claims made by a former lawyer that Ivy League schools were coerced into settlements regarding anti-Semitism probes without sufficient…
New Mexico Attorney General Sues US Justice Department Over Epstein Document Withholding
New Mexico's attorney general is suing the US Justice Department for allegedly withholding crucial unredacted documents related to the Epstein investigation. This legal action highlights…
Todd Blanche Nominated for Key Role in US Justice Department, Senate Vote Pending
Todd Blanche has been nominated for a top role in the US Justice Department, with his nomination now proceeding to the full US Senate for…
Republicans to Support Blanche Following US Justice Department Fund Cancellation
Two Republican senators have announced they will cease their opposition following a US Justice Department order that cancels a controversial $1.8 billion fund. This decision…
Mexican Drug Lord 'El Mayo' Receives Life Sentence in US for Trafficking
Mexican drug lord Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada was sentenced to life in prison in the United States for drug trafficking. His sentencing highlights the ongoing…
US Justice Department Denies New Mexico Access to Epstein Investigation Files
The US Justice Department has denied New Mexico's request for access to files related to Jeffrey Epstein, which are deemed crucial for an investigation into…
New Mexico AG Claims Trump Administration Hindered Epstein Investigation
New Mexico's Attorney General Raul Torrez has accused the Trump administration of obstructing the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein by withholding records. This situation involves state…
Alibaba Settles for $600 Million Over Illegal Drug Sales Allegations in US
Alibaba has agreed to pay $600 million to settle allegations of failing to prevent the sale of 80,000 illegal drug products, as revealed by the…
US Justice Department Charges 15 Minnesota Activists with Antifa-Related Offenses
The US Justice Department has accused 15 activists in Minnesota of engaging in 'antifa' activities aimed at disrupting lawful immigration enforcement. This case highlights the…
US Arrests Senior Commander of Iran-Backed Kataib Hezbollah
The US Justice Department has arrested an Iraqi national who is a senior commander of the Iran-backed armed group Kataib Hezbollah. This action highlights ongoing…
US Justice Department Investigates $2.6B Suspicious Oil Trades Linked to Iran
The US Justice Department is investigating suspicious oil trades worth $2.6 billion that are linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran. This inquiry could have…
Former FBI Director Comey Indicted by US Justice Department
Former FBI director James Comey has been indicted by the US Justice Department, following long-standing calls from former President Trump for his prosecution. This situation…
US Justice Department Ends Investigation into Fed Chair Powell, Clearing Path for Warsh
The US Justice Department has dropped its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, paving the way for the confirmation of his successor, Kevin…
Trump's $10bn IRS Lawsuit Raises Concerns Over Potential Settlement Negotiations
Former President Donald Trump is seeking a resolution for his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, raising concerns among critics about potential negotiations with a…
Prison Sentence for Individual Who Violated Sanctions by Exporting Oil Equipment to Iran
Ray Hunt was sentenced to five years for violating U.S. sanctions by exporting oil equipment to Iran. He used intermediary companies to bypass sanctions and…
The U.S. Sanctions Russian State Media for Covert Fundraising Operations for Moscow Soldiers in the Ukraine War
The U.S. has imposed new sanctions on Russia Today (RT) for allegedly aiding the Russian military and conducting fundraising for soldiers in Ukraine. Secretary of…