FBI investigation thwarts "mass casualty attack" from man accused of ISIS allegiance

Federal officials said Jonathan Kramer had armed himself to carry out a mass casualty attack against the American people.

• Sep 17

More than 1,000 cases under review after Broadview Six misconduct revelations

More than 1,000 grand jury presentations are under review after charges were dismissed in the "Broadview Six" case​ due to grand jury abuses and prosecutorial misconduct, Chicago's top federal prosecutor said.

• Jul 1

U.S. attorney in Miami targeting Cuban leaders with new initiative, sources say

President Trump has indicated he's keeping an eye on Cuba and predicted on CNN that "Cuba is gonna fall pretty soon."

• Mar 6

Trump admin. fires top prosecutor in Eastern Virginia shortly after he was hired by judges

The Trump administration fired an interim top prosecutor in Eastern Virginia almost immediately after he was hired by a panel of judges, deepening the conflict between the DOJ and the judiciary in that region.

• Feb 20

Prosecutors in Minneapolis say more could resign over handling of shootings

Prosecutors expressed concern to a U.S. attorney that they weren't allowed to probe the federal officers who shot and killed Renee Good or Alex Pretti, sources said.

• Jan 29

6 Minn. federal prosecutors resign amid Renee Good investigation pressures

At least six career prosecutors in the Minneapolis U.S. Attorney's office have resigned as the office continues to face pressure to treat the investigation of the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer​ as an assault on a federal officer case.

• Jan 13

Walz, state officials question federal claim about fraud in Minnesota

Federal prosecutors said the total fraud in Minnesota's Medicaid programs could be as much as $9 billion, but DFL Gov. Tim Walz and other state officials disputed that the amount of taxpayer money stolen is that high.

• Dec 20, 2025

Tren de Aragua leader known as "The Unspeakable" charged in U.S. federal court

Federal prosecutors allege Hector Rusthenford Guerrero, 42, grew Tren de Aragua from a prison gang to a global crime syndicate.

• Dec 18, 2025

Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in mafia-linked illegal poker case

NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups appeared in court over allegations of cheating in high-stakes poker games that prosecutors say were operated by mafia figures.

• Nov 24, 2025

Trump nominates replacement for acting U.S. attorney in office probing Letitia James

President Trump announced that he would nominate senior White House aide Lindsey Halligan to serve as the top federal prosecutor for the Virginia office.

• Sep 20, 2025

Judge rips DOJ for causing "embarrassment" in dismissing another D.C. felony case

The judge said the Trump administration "is playing cops and robbers, like children" during its takeover of D.C.'s police department.

• Sep 4, 2025

D.C. grand jurors reject latest wave of Justice Dept. indictment requests

One former federal prosecutor said of the indictment denials by D.C. grand juries that he's "never heard of this happening."

• Sep 3, 2025

Uber drivers help end scam targeting hundreds of grandparents, U.S. attorney says

U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Leah Foley announced charges against 13 people for an elaborate "grandparent scam" that was allegedly based in the Dominican Republic.

• Aug 13, 2025

Trump sidesteps Senate and judiciary with some U.S. attorney picks

The Trump administration has installed four U.S. attorneys without Senate confirmation, prompting questions about checks on executive power.

• Aug 12, 2025

Effort to keep Alina Habba as New Jersey's top prosecutor sparks legal challenge

Man facing drug and gun charges seeks dismissal of indictment on grounds that Habba was unlawfully named acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey.

• Jul 28, 2025

Kidnapped Texas girl rescued in California after holding up "help me" sign

The victim was allegedly sexually assaulted multiple times during the three days she was held by her kidnapper.

• Jul 21, 2023

Bill Barr discusses Trump, Mar-a-Lago docs

Former Attorney General Bill Barr, who served under Presidents Donald Trump and George H. W. Bush, spoke with CBS News Thursday in a wide-ranging interview that among other topics included the recently released Durham report and the continuing investigations into Trump. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports.

• May 18, 2023

Federal and county prosecutors probing Rep.-elect George Santos

Federal prosecutors are interested in the congressman-elect's financial history and financial disclosures.

• Dec 29, 2022

Senate to probe claims of Justice Dept. political meddling under Trump

Judiciary Committee chair Sen. Dick Durbin calls the allegations in a book by former U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman "astonishing."

• Sep 13, 2022