United States Department of Justice

Lawsuit Filed by Justice Department Accuses SpaceX of Astounding Allegations of Hiring Discrimination against Refugees and Other Groups

The U.S. Department of Justice has recently filed a lawsuit against SpaceX, the aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company founded by renowned entrepreneur Elon Musk. The lawsuit alleges that SpaceX engaged in hiring discrimination against refugees and individuals seeking or already granted asylum. According to the complaint, SpaceX incorrectly claimed that federal export control laws …

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Federal Investigators Dispatched to Maui for Fire Investigation

In the aftermath of the tragic wildfires that swept through Maui last week, resulting in over 100 fatalities, the Justice Department has dispatched federal emergency response teams to assist local authorities in determining the cause of the fires. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) has sent a team of five investigators, including an …

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Hunter Biden’s attorney refutes inevitability of trial

An attorney representing Hunter Biden expressed optimism that a trial for his alleged tax-related crimes is not inevitable. Despite a failed plea deal last month and the appointment of a special counsel to oversee the investigation into President Biden’s son, attorney Abbe Lowell stated on “Face the Nation” that both the defense and prosecutors have …

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David Weiss appointed as special counsel by Garland to oversee Hunter Biden investigation

In a significant development, Attorney General Merrick Garland has announced the appointment of David Weiss, the current U.S. attorney overseeing the investigation into Hunter Biden, as special counsel. This appointment grants Weiss expanded powers and autonomy to continue the probe. Weiss, who was initially appointed by former President Donald Trump in 2018, has been leading …

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The Potential Impact of CIPA: How an Obscure Law on Government Secrets May Influence the Trump Documents Trial

In the lead-up to former President Donald Trump’s trial in the classified documents case, there will be a clash between his lawyers and special counsel Jack Smith’s team over the public release of government secrets. Trump, who has pleaded not guilty, faces 32 counts of willful retention of national defense information, a violation of the …

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Justice Department seeks protective order to restrict Trump’s public remarks in election interference case

The Justice Department has filed a request with the federal judge overseeing the criminal case against former President Donald Trump to intervene after he made a post online that seemed to threaten retaliation against his accusers. In their filing on Friday, prosecutors asked U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan to issue a protective order regarding …

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What to Expect: Trump’s Federal Charges Arraignment

Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to be arraigned at the Elijah Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse in Washington, D.C. on Thursday afternoon, facing four felony charges linked to his alleged attempts to retain power after losing the 2020 election. This case stands out as a unique event in U.S. history. Here’s what you should know …

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Brazil refuses U.S. extradition appeal for accused Russian spy Sergey Cherkasov

Brazil’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security announced on Thursday that they have denied the United States’ request to extradite alleged Russian spy Sergey Cherkasov. The Justice Department had charged Cherkasov in March for acting as an illegal agent of a Russian intelligence service while he was attending graduate school in Washington for two years. …

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