Latest "Justice Department" stories

Oath Keeper Army vet Rhodes’ jail term too short, says Justice Dept

While Rhodes received a long sentence for seditious conspiracy and other convictions, the 18-year term was below federal guidelines' recommendations.

14 hours ago

Former President Donald Trump greets supporters at a Team Trump volunteer leadership training event held at the Grimes Community Complex on June 01, 2023 in Grimes, Iowa.

Trump faces Espionage Act charges, which covers a lot more than spying

Spy cases are rare. More typically, the act applies to the unauthorized gathering, possessing or transmitting of certain sensitive government information.

By Joseph Ferguson and Thomas A. Durkin, Loyola University Chicago

4 weeks ago

US investigating whether Ukraine war documents were leaked

The Justice Department has launched an investigation into the possible release of Pentagon documents that were posted on several social media sites.

By Lolita C. Baldor, AP

3 months ago

Two years after Jan. 6, trials are ‘far from over,’ Justice Dept. says

More than 950 people have been charged for involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

6 months ago

Court to decide if Hyten will face trial in civil suit for sexual assault

The appeals court could take three months to a year to decide whether the case against retired Air Force Gen. John Hyten, the former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will proceed.

By Rachel S. Cohen

18 months ago

Justice Department drops lawsuit, grand jury probe over Bolton book, lawyer says

Former national security adviser John Bolton’s lawyer described the government’s efforts to block the book as part of a “politically motivated order” by Trump.

2 years ago