Garland names special counsel to oversee Hunter Biden probe
Weiss, the top federal prosecutor in Delaware since 2018, has been investigating Hunter Biden since 2019.
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Weiss, the top federal prosecutor in Delaware since 2018, has been investigating Hunter Biden since 2019.
Former President Donald Trump's legal team told the judge that only "genuinely sensitive materials" should be shielded from public view.
The order would limit what information former President Donald Trump and his legal team could share publicly about the case brought by special counsel Jack Smith.
Trump is expected to appear in court Thursday for his first hearing in a case unlike any other in U.S. history.
Since 2017, at least seven cases involving the same provision of the Espionage Act ended in guilty pleas. Another went to trial, resulting in a guilty verdict.
"I documented exactly what happened. And it doesn't seem to match what the attorney general or the U.S. attorney are saying today," Gary Shapley said.
The Justice Department conducted a civil investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department's policing practices after Derek Chauvin's conviction in George Floyd's killing.
There is nothing in the Constitution that prevents someone who has been charged or convicted from serving.
The GOP governor pushed back on claims that the indictment is politically motivated, saying it was "self-inflicted."
Trump still easily leads GOP field; voters say no change in view
Donald Trump is the first former president in history to face a federal criminal indictment.
The charges stem from former President Donald Trump's handling of sensitive government records.
The charges would be the first to arise from special counsel Jack Smith's investigations into former President Donald Trump.
The rapper was one of six defendants involved in a conspiracy that distributed over 100 kilograms of illicit drugs.
The release of special counsel John Durham's report on the origins of the FBI investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election comes four years after he began his probe.
Trevor Daniel Jacob, 29, pled guilty to one count of destruction and concealment with the intent to obstruct a federal investigation, prosecutors said.
The 21-year-old airman in the Massachusetts Air National Guard made his first appearance in court Friday.
Limits on how late into a pregnancy the drug can be taken, who can prescribe it and how it can be dispensed were set to take effect Saturday at 1 a.m.
Federal law enforcement officials have identified a suspect in the leaking of secret defense and intelligence documents that have circulated online for weeks.
The department will also review the Memphis Police Department's use of force and de-escalation policies at the request of the city's mayor and police chief.
The former president is facing lawsuits filed by members of Congress and U.S. Capitol Police officers.
Former President Donald Trump can be sued by injured Capitol Police officers and Democratic lawmakers over the Jan. 6 insurrection, the Justice Department said Thursday.
Musbach allegedly began searching for ways to have the teenager killed after he was charged with child pornography.
Police submitted almost two million "crime guns" to the ATF to trace since 2017, with a quarter of those guns being used in a crime within a year of purchase, federal data shows.
James T. Beighlie, 72, had 6,000 pictures of child sexual abuse material on a computer, officials said.
The Miami Dolphins have hired former Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as their next head coach.
The Miami Hurricanes host the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Playoff national championship Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium.
Matthew Tkachuk is back with the Florida Panthers and is ready to help the team push for the playoffs.
Valentino Garavani's high-glamour gowns were fashion show staples for nearly half a century.
It will mostly be business as usual for homeowners this tax season. However, new changes introduced under the "big, beautiful bill" may affect how they file.
The Miami Dolphins have hired former Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as their next head coach.
The Miami Hurricanes host the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Playoff national championship Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium.
The Miami Hurricanes are hours away from taking on the Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Playoff National Championship game.
Steve Maugeri has everything you need to know ahead of time if you plan on taking a trip to Monday's big game.
Matthew Tkachuk is back with the Florida Panthers and is ready to help the team push for the playoffs.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
As his standoff with America's closest allies escalates, President Trump says not getting the Nobel Peace Prize means he's no longer obligated "to think purely of Peace."
The Justice Dept. says it's investigating a group of protesters in Minnesota who disrupted services at a church where a local ICE official apparently serves as a pastor.
A Trump administration initiative is upending 60 years of efforts by the federal government to prevent discrimination against minority groups in the U.S.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey criticized the administration's immigration operations, calling the surge of federal agents an "occupying force that has quite literally invaded our city."
A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests.
Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
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Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.