FBI & Justice Department

US could carry out its first military execution in over 60 years

An ex-Army soldier on military death row for the 2009 shooting at Fort Hood, Texas could face execution after the top military court hears the case.

5 days ago

US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran’s drone procurement network

Four firms allegedly bought equipment, including European-made engines, for the country's drone program.

10 days ago

Congress

March Madness: Governors take battle over new FBI building to the hoop

While the bet has been accepted on Twitter, the General Services Administration has the final say in the ultimate location of the FBI headquarters.

A line of DC National Guard members stand in Lafayette Park as demonstrators gather to protest the death of George Floyd, Tuesday, June 2, 2020, near the White House in Washington

ACLU sues DC Guard over actions during George Floyd protests

When people continued marching after a 7 p.m. curfew, the D.C. National Guard flew two helicopters 45 feet above protestors' heads.

2 weeks ago

Retired Navy captain sentenced for role in ‘Fat Leonard’ scandal

A federal judge sentenced Jesus V. Cantu to 30 months behind bars.

2 weeks ago

This image provided by the Alexandria, Va., Sheriff's Office of Hatchet Speed, accused of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6.

Navy veteran convicted of obstruction in Capitol riot

The judge is scheduled to sentence Hatchet Speed, a former Navy reservist, on May 8.

4 weeks ago

US sees China propaganda efforts becoming more like Russia’s

Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., who chairs a congressional committee on China, said Chinese influence operations are part of a "cognitive warfare" strategy.

4 weeks ago

Number of imprisoned veterans concerns former defense chiefs

The Veterans Justice Commission offered guidance after reports about the number of veterans convicted of crimes after leaving military service.

4 weeks ago

Here are all the countries that have bans on TikTok

TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese company Bytedance, has long maintained that it does not share data with the Chinese government.

4 weeks ago

Addressing the threat of hostile drones to critical infrastructure

The Domestic Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems National Action Plan, released earlier this year, addresses the rising threat that drones present.

4 weeks ago

Why balloons are now in public eye — and military crosshairs

A look at why there are so many balloons up there; why they’re getting attention now; and how the U.S. is likely to watch for them and respond.

6 weeks ago

Chinese spy balloon clean-up complete

An F-22 fighter jet shot the balloon down on Feb. 4.

6 weeks ago

Deported veterans Mauricio Hernandez Mata, standing at left, and Leonel Contreras, standing at right, are sworn in as U.S. citizens at a special naturalization ceremony Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, in San Diego.

Army veterans deported to Mexico win US citizenship

Both Army veterans, the two men were sworn in as U.S. citizens at a special naturalization ceremony in downtown San Diego.

7 weeks ago

Marine veteran gets 5 years for assaulting police at Capitol riot

Daniel Ray Caldwell, 51, pleaded guilty in September 2022 to assaulting law enforcement officers with a dangerous weapon.

8 weeks ago

Feds drop lobbying probe of retired Marine general, lawyer says

The Justice Department dropped its probe of retired four-star Gen. John Allen for his role in an alleged illegal foreign lobbying campaign.

2 months ago

Warren to FTC: Block L3Harris-Aerojet deal, undo Northrop-Orbital ATK

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is asking federal regulators to oppose one defense merger and unwind another.

2 months ago

Ex-student gets 8 years for spying for Chinese government

Ji gathered background reports on eight U.S. citizens in science and technology industries, including several who specialized in the aerospace field.

2 months ago

Treasury designates Wagner Group a transnational criminal organization

The U.S. believes the Russian private military company has 50,000 personnel fighting in Ukraine, including 10,000 contractors and 40,000 convicts.

2 months ago

New in 2023: The fate of Fat Leonard

Will 2023 bring about an explanation from authorities on how the portly shipping magnate was able to escape federal custody?

3 months ago

Army military justice reform unfolds, Congress monitoring

A new prosecutor's office will focus on serious crimes.

3 months ago

DOJ/FBI

From investigations to indictments to sentencing, keep up with the latest Justice Department and FBI efforts to keep government and contractors accountable.

An ex-Army soldier on military death row for the 2009 shooting at Fort Hood, Texas could face execution after the top military court hears the case.

Four firms allegedly bought equipment, including European-made engines, for the country's drone program.

While the bet has been accepted on Twitter, the General Services Administration has the final say in the ultimate location of the FBI headquarters.

When people continued marching after a 7 p.m. curfew, the D.C. National Guard flew two helicopters 45 feet above protestors' heads.

A federal judge sentenced Jesus V. Cantu to 30 months behind bars.

The judge is scheduled to sentence Hatchet Speed, a former Navy reservist, on May 8.

Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., who chairs a congressional committee on China, said Chinese influence operations are part of a "cognitive warfare" strategy.

The Veterans Justice Commission offered guidance after reports about the number of veterans convicted of crimes after leaving military service.

TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese company Bytedance, has long maintained that it does not share data with the Chinese government.

The Domestic Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems National Action Plan, released earlier this year, addresses the rising threat that drones present.

A look at why there are so many balloons up there; why they’re getting attention now; and how the U.S. is likely to watch for them and respond.

An F-22 fighter jet shot the balloon down on Feb. 4.

Both Army veterans, the two men were sworn in as U.S. citizens at a special naturalization ceremony in downtown San Diego.

Daniel Ray Caldwell, 51, pleaded guilty in September 2022 to assaulting law enforcement officers with a dangerous weapon.

The Justice Department dropped its probe of retired four-star Gen. John Allen for his role in an alleged illegal foreign lobbying campaign.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is asking federal regulators to oppose one defense merger and unwind another.

Ji gathered background reports on eight U.S. citizens in science and technology industries, including several who specialized in the aerospace field.

The U.S. believes the Russian private military company has 50,000 personnel fighting in Ukraine, including 10,000 contractors and 40,000 convicts.

Will 2023 bring about an explanation from authorities on how the portly shipping magnate was able to escape federal custody?

A new prosecutor's office will focus on serious crimes.