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DOJ and FBI Announce Arrest in 2012 Benghazi Attack, Marking a Milestone in Investigation

DOJ and FBI Announce Arrest in 2012 Benghazi Attack, Marking a Milestone in Investigation

The Department of Justice and the FBI have announced the arrest of a suspect involved in the 2012 Benghazi attack. This development is a significant milestone in the investigation of the attack on U.S. government facilities in Benghazi, Libya, which resulted in the deaths of four Americans, including the U.S. Ambassador.

Government must reach agreement on right to counsel for people at Minnesota ICE facility, judge says

Government must reach agreement on right to counsel for people at Minnesota ICE facility, judge says

A federal judge has given the government until next Thursday to reach an agreement with human rights lawyers in Minnesota

A timeline of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the fight to make the government’s files public

A timeline of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the fight to make the government’s files public

Two decades after Jeffrey Epstein was first reported to police, the Justice Department has started to publicly release investigative files on the late sex offender and his longtime confidant Ghislaine Maxwell

Democrats' immigration enforcement reforms face rough waters in Congress

Democrats' immigration enforcement reforms face rough waters in Congress

By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - A public backlash against violent confrontations involving federal immigration agents has U.S. Democrats pushing for new controls on their activities, but with little buy-in so far from Republicans who control Congress.

Trump administration won't let student deported to Honduras return

Trump administration won't let student deported to Honduras return

By Nate Raymond BOSTON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration on Friday called a judge's proposal that the government issue a student visa to a college student it deported to Honduras in violation of a court order "unfeasible" and said immigration authorities will not facilitate

Slotkin rejects Justice Department request for interview on Democrats' video about 'illegal orders'

Slotkin rejects Justice Department request for interview on Democrats' video about 'illegal orders'

Sen_ Elissa Slotkin of Michigan says she won't sit for an interview with the Justice Department regarding a probe into a video she organized urging U_S_ military members to resist “illegal orders.”

Families of Boeing 737 MAX8 Crash Victims Appeal Dismissal of Criminal Case Against Boeing

Families of Boeing 737 MAX8 Crash Victims Appeal Dismissal of Criminal Case Against Boeing

Thirty-one families who lost loved ones in two Boeing 737 MAX8 crashes are appealing to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans. They seek to overturn a district court's decision that dismissed the criminal case against Boeing. The families, represented by attorney Paul Cassell, argue that the Justice Department violated the federal Crime Victims’ Rights Act by not consulting them before dismissing charges against Boeing. The case involves two fatal crashes in 2019, attributed to a faulty anti-stall system, which resulted in 346 deaths. The families contend that Boeing's non-prosecution agreement with the DOJ lacks sufficient oversight and accountability for the company's role in the crashes.

Trump has no 'formal plans' to deploy ICE at polling sites, White House says

Trump has no 'formal plans' to deploy ICE at polling sites, White House says

By Nandita Bose WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump has not discussed "formal plans" to deploy U.S.

Homeland Security Officers in Minneapolis to Receive Body Cameras Amid Controversy

Homeland Security Officers in Minneapolis to Receive Body Cameras Amid Controversy

Secretary Kristi Noem announced that all Homeland Security officers in Minneapolis will be issued body-worn cameras, with plans for nationwide expansion. This decision follows the shooting deaths of two U.S. citizens by federal agents during immigration enforcement operations, which sparked protests and demands for accountability. The announcement comes amid a congressional battle over Department of Homeland Security funding, with Democrats pushing for changes to immigration enforcement policies. The use of body cameras is seen as a measure to increase transparency and accountability in law enforcement activities.

Government lawyer yanked from immigration detail in Minnesota after telling judge 'this job sucks'

Government lawyer yanked from immigration detail in Minnesota after telling judge 'this job sucks'

A government lawyer who told a judge that her job “sucks” during a court hearing stemming from the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota has been removed from her Justice Department post

Justice Department Faces Criticism Over Epstein Document Redactions

Justice Department Faces Criticism Over Epstein Document Redactions

The Justice Department is under scrutiny for its handling of the release of over 3 million pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. The department has been criticized for failing to adequately redact identifying information of Epstein's victims while concealing details of potential enablers. This has led to an outcry from survivors and legal representatives who accuse the DOJ of mishandling the document release. The documents include a draft indictment from the 2000s and numerous email exchanges with Epstein, with many names redacted. The DOJ has been working to correct the improper disclosure of victim information.

US lawmakers introduce bill to screen sales of potentially dangerous synthetic DNA

US lawmakers introduce bill to screen sales of potentially dangerous synthetic DNA

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Two U.S. senators this week introduced a bill that would create new rules around the sale of synthetic gene sequences that could be used to create bioweapons.