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#assassination-plot

US charges second Indian over plot to kill Sikh separatist DW 10/18/2024

The Justice Department has charged an Indian official linked to a foiled assassination plot against Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

Very Scary Stuff!' Dana Bash Reacts to Details of Iran's Plot to Kill Trump

Iran has been implicated in a plot to kill Donald Trump and other Americans, reflecting their intent to target perceived enemies abroad.

US charges second Indian over plot to kill Sikh separatist DW 10/18/2024

The Justice Department has charged an Indian official linked to a foiled assassination plot against Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

Very Scary Stuff!' Dana Bash Reacts to Details of Iran's Plot to Kill Trump

Iran has been implicated in a plot to kill Donald Trump and other Americans, reflecting their intent to target perceived enemies abroad.
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#container-ship

Shipping firms to pay $102M over Baltimore bridge collapse DW 10/25/2024

The container ship MV Dali's owners will pay nearly $102 million for a deadly collision that caused extensive damage and loss of life.

Companies to Pay $101.9 Million to Settle Baltimore Bridge Collapse Lawsuit

The owners and operators of the container ship Dali agreed to a $100 million settlement following a deadly collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Shipping firms to pay $102M over Baltimore bridge collapse DW 10/25/2024

The container ship MV Dali's owners will pay nearly $102 million for a deadly collision that caused extensive damage and loss of life.

Companies to Pay $101.9 Million to Settle Baltimore Bridge Collapse Lawsuit

The owners and operators of the container ship Dali agreed to a $100 million settlement following a deadly collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
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#cybersecurity

Justice department charges Iranian operatives in Trump campaign hack

Iranian operatives charged with hacking Trump's campaign to influence U.S. elections.

FBI shuts down some of China's Volt Typhoon network

US Justice Department and FBI have reportedly remotely disabled aspects of a Chinese hacking campaign targeting American critical infrastructure.
The Chinese state-sponsored hackers have been accessing US networks through vulnerable Internet-facing devices and stealing sensitive data.

US charges 3 Iranians with Trump campaign 'hack-and-leak'

Three Iranians charged for allegedly hacking Trump 2024 campaign and leaking materials.

Justice department charges Iranian operatives in Trump campaign hack

Iranian operatives charged with hacking Trump's campaign to influence U.S. elections.

FBI shuts down some of China's Volt Typhoon network

US Justice Department and FBI have reportedly remotely disabled aspects of a Chinese hacking campaign targeting American critical infrastructure.
The Chinese state-sponsored hackers have been accessing US networks through vulnerable Internet-facing devices and stealing sensitive data.

US charges 3 Iranians with Trump campaign 'hack-and-leak'

Three Iranians charged for allegedly hacking Trump 2024 campaign and leaking materials.
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#antitrust

Federal judge gives DOJ deadline to decide Google's antitrust punishment

Google has been branded a monopolist and faces penalties for illegal monopolization of the search market.

Google's antitrust trial over online advertising set to begin By Reuters

The U.S. Justice Department is pursuing antitrust charges against Google for alleged monopolistic practices in online advertising.

US DOJ might ask for breakup of Google, like spinning off Android and/or Chrome

The US government may seek to breakup Google to address its monopoly in online search.

What we know about Google's upcoming adtech antitrust trial - and how it might play out

Google faces a major antitrust trial regarding alleged anti-competitive adtech practices that could reshape the digital advertising industry.

Google keeps up to 36% of every ad sale it brokers, government says in antitrust lawsuit

Google is facing a new antitrust lawsuit over its advertising technology, potentially leading to a breakup of the company.

Google and DOJ's ad tech fight is all about control

The trial centers on whether Google illegitimately monopolizes the advertising tech market, impacting publishers and advertisers.
The DOJ argues Google controls multiple markets, posing serious antitrust concerns.

Federal judge gives DOJ deadline to decide Google's antitrust punishment

Google has been branded a monopolist and faces penalties for illegal monopolization of the search market.

Google's antitrust trial over online advertising set to begin By Reuters

The U.S. Justice Department is pursuing antitrust charges against Google for alleged monopolistic practices in online advertising.

US DOJ might ask for breakup of Google, like spinning off Android and/or Chrome

The US government may seek to breakup Google to address its monopoly in online search.

What we know about Google's upcoming adtech antitrust trial - and how it might play out

Google faces a major antitrust trial regarding alleged anti-competitive adtech practices that could reshape the digital advertising industry.

Google keeps up to 36% of every ad sale it brokers, government says in antitrust lawsuit

Google is facing a new antitrust lawsuit over its advertising technology, potentially leading to a breakup of the company.

Google and DOJ's ad tech fight is all about control

The trial centers on whether Google illegitimately monopolizes the advertising tech market, impacting publishers and advertisers.
The DOJ argues Google controls multiple markets, posing serious antitrust concerns.
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#russian-influence

U.S. Charges American Commentator Who Works for Russian State TV

The U.S. indicted Dmitri and Anastasia Simes for violating sanctions related to Russian influence in American politics.

US says Russia conducted sustained disinformation campaign to sway 2024 election

The U.S. accused Russia of a disinformation campaign targeting American voters ahead of the presidential election.

Russia Secretly Worms Its Way Into America's Conservative Media

Tenet Media was involved in a covert Russian influence operation targeting American public opinion through popular social media influencers.

U.S. accuses Russia of sophisticated influence campaigns against U.S. voters

The DOJ disrupted a Russian-directed campaign aimed at manipulating U.S. politics and undermining support for Ukraine.

U.S. Charges American Commentator Who Works for Russian State TV

The U.S. indicted Dmitri and Anastasia Simes for violating sanctions related to Russian influence in American politics.

US says Russia conducted sustained disinformation campaign to sway 2024 election

The U.S. accused Russia of a disinformation campaign targeting American voters ahead of the presidential election.

Russia Secretly Worms Its Way Into America's Conservative Media

Tenet Media was involved in a covert Russian influence operation targeting American public opinion through popular social media influencers.

U.S. accuses Russia of sophisticated influence campaigns against U.S. voters

The DOJ disrupted a Russian-directed campaign aimed at manipulating U.S. politics and undermining support for Ukraine.
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US says it seizes Venezuela leader Maduro's plane, citing sanctions breach

The US seized a $13 million plane linked to Maduro, asserting sanctions violations via a shell company.
The Justice Department vows to continue enforcing sanctions against Maduro's government.

US government indicts Guatemalan suspect on smuggling charges over deaths of 53 migrants in trailer

Human smuggling operations resulting in deaths are being actively prosecuted, with international cooperation leading to arrests abroad.

EE. UU. investiga a estadounidenses que trabajaron con la television estatal rusa

The DOJ is investigating U.S. citizens linked to Russian state media to counter Kremlin influence in upcoming elections.

US: New York resident charged with spying for China DW 08/22/2024

Tang Yuanjun, a New York resident of Chinese origin, is charged with spying on pro-democracy activists for Chinese intelligence between 2018-2023.
#tiktok

TikTok's appeal should be thrown out, US justice department tells court

The US Justice Department urges appeals court to uphold law requiring ByteDance to divest TikTok's US assets by Jan 19 or face ban.

US government says TikTok poses threat to national security DW 07/27/2024

The US Justice Department supports the law targeting TikTok, citing national security concerns over Chinese government influence.
TikTok challenges the law, arguing that it violates free speech rights under the First Amendment.

DOJ Drops Claims TikTok Misled U.S. Consumers in Lawsuit

The U.S. Justice Department won't pursue allegations that ByteDance misled U.S. consumers about data security but plans to file a consumer protection lawsuit against TikTok for children's privacy violations.

TikTok's appeal should be thrown out, US justice department tells court

The US Justice Department urges appeals court to uphold law requiring ByteDance to divest TikTok's US assets by Jan 19 or face ban.

US government says TikTok poses threat to national security DW 07/27/2024

The US Justice Department supports the law targeting TikTok, citing national security concerns over Chinese government influence.
TikTok challenges the law, arguing that it violates free speech rights under the First Amendment.

DOJ Drops Claims TikTok Misled U.S. Consumers in Lawsuit

The U.S. Justice Department won't pursue allegations that ByteDance misled U.S. consumers about data security but plans to file a consumer protection lawsuit against TikTok for children's privacy violations.
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Justice Department says Merrick Garland can't be held in contempt by Congress

The U.S. Justice Department pushed back on House Republicans' contempt threat towards Attorney General Merrick Garland over refusing to hand over a special counsel's interview audio recording.
#investigation

Tesla lands in hot water with U.S. Justice Dept. over driver assistance claims

Tesla under probe by U.S. Justice Department for potential securities or wire fraud related to misleading claims about its self-driving technology.

Justice Department settles probe of Cuomo's sex harassment allegations

The U.S. Justice Department has reached an agreement with the New York governor's office to address claims of sexual harassment and retaliation under former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
The agreement memorializes reforms enacted by Gov. Kathy Hochul and includes additional measures to prevent sexual harassment and retaliation.

Tesla lands in hot water with U.S. Justice Dept. over driver assistance claims

Tesla under probe by U.S. Justice Department for potential securities or wire fraud related to misleading claims about its self-driving technology.

Justice Department settles probe of Cuomo's sex harassment allegations

The U.S. Justice Department has reached an agreement with the New York governor's office to address claims of sexual harassment and retaliation under former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
The agreement memorializes reforms enacted by Gov. Kathy Hochul and includes additional measures to prevent sexual harassment and retaliation.
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Justice Department indicts 7 accused in 14-year hack campaign by Chinese gov

Indictment filed against seven Chinese hackers associated with economic espionage and foreign intelligence gathering.
14-year hacking campaign funded by Chinese government targeted US government officials and businesses.

White House proposes banning sale of personal data to China

Preventing the sale or transfer of sensitive data to adversarial countries like China and Russia
Categories of data included in the proposed data-transfer ban and the enforcement by the US Justice Department.

US thwarts Russian hacking network infiltrating American homes

The U.S. Justice Department has disrupted a major Russian intelligence-controlled hacking network that was using hacked home and small business internet routers for spying.
The U.S. government is increasingly concerned about cyber threats from major adversaries like Russia, China, and Iran.
#andrew-cuomo

U.S. DOJ Settlement Says Cuomo 'Subjected Females to Sexually Hostile' Workplace

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has reached a settlement with the U.S. Justice Department regarding claims of sexual harassment and retaliation.
The settlement stated that Cuomo created a sexually hostile work environment, failed to address the problem, and retaliated against employees who spoke out.

Andrew Cuomo found to have subjected 13 women to sexually hostile work environment'

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo subjected female government employees to a sexually hostile work environment and retaliated against those who complained.
Cuomo denied accusations of sexual misconduct but resigned in August 2021 after 11 credible claims were found.

U.S. DOJ Settlement Says Cuomo 'Subjected Females to Sexually Hostile' Workplace

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has reached a settlement with the U.S. Justice Department regarding claims of sexual harassment and retaliation.
The settlement stated that Cuomo created a sexually hostile work environment, failed to address the problem, and retaliated against employees who spoke out.

Andrew Cuomo found to have subjected 13 women to sexually hostile work environment'

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo subjected female government employees to a sexually hostile work environment and retaliated against those who complained.
Cuomo denied accusations of sexual misconduct but resigned in August 2021 after 11 credible claims were found.
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Supreme Court takes up Jan. 6 case that could upend Trump charges

The Supreme Court will examine a Jan. 6 Capitol riot case that could impact federal charges against former President Donald Trump.
The case involves Joseph Fischer, a former Pennsylvania police officer who allegedly obstructed an official proceeding and called on rioters during the Capitol riot.

'Constitutional Collisions' Come Back to Haunt Dobbs Decision

The Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Center is causing federal and state constitutional clashes.
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a Statement of Interest in support of protecting the right of women to travel out of state for abortions.
#california-association-of-realtors

California Realtors accused of creating anti-consumer' forms

The U.S. Justice Department is investigating the California Association of Realtors' contracts due to anti-consumer provisions and complexity issues.

California Realtors accused of creating 'anti-consumer' forms

The U.S. Justice Department is investigating the California Association of Realtors' contracts for anti-consumer provisions.

California Realtors accused of creating anti-consumer' forms

The U.S. Justice Department is investigating the California Association of Realtors' contracts due to anti-consumer provisions and complexity issues.

California Realtors accused of creating 'anti-consumer' forms

The U.S. Justice Department is investigating the California Association of Realtors' contracts for anti-consumer provisions.
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When a Foreign Government is Trying to Kill You on U.S. Soil

Foreign governments sponsored assassination plots on US soil, including targeting Iranian-American activist Masih Alinejad.

The government's lawsuit against Adobe shows deceptive design is good for business-until it's not

Adobe faces US Justice Department lawsuit over deceptive subscription practices.
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