Janet Reno, First Female U.S. Attorney General, Dies At 78
Reno's tenure was marked by tragedy and controversy. But she left office widely respected for her independence and accomplishments.
Justice Department
With Fewer Legal Tools In Hand, Justice Department Prepares To Monitor Election
More than 500 monitors and observers will watch polling sites in 28 states, looking for voting rights violations such as discrimination against voters because of their race or language.
FBI Investigates New Clinton Emails Linked to Anthony Weiner Investigation
Hillary Clinton is calling on the FBI to release "all of the information it has" regarding new possible emails, given how close it is until Election Day. Donald Trump has seized on the issue.
Dozens Charged With Scamming 15,000 Victims Through Fake IRS Calls
The U.S. government alleges that a fraud scheme used operators at Indian call centers, impersonating IRS or immigration officials, to scam thousands of people out of more than $300 million.
U.S. Calls Alleged Theft By NSA Contractor 'Breathtaking' In Longevity, Scale
Federal prosecutors said in court documents that they plan to file Espionage Act charges against a former NSA contractor accused of stealing a huge trove of government secrets.
Will The New Era Of Limited Federal Monitoring Still Protect Voter Rights?
The Justice Department will still send out "monitors" on Nov. 8. But the number is smaller than in the past, and due to a 2013 Supreme Court decision, they'll have limited authority to intervene.
Justice Department Will Track Police Killings And Use Of Force
A pilot program could begin early next year. The announcement amplifies FBI Director James Comey's statement that the bureau is setting up a database that can track police killings.
What's In The Latest WikiLeaks Dump of Clinton Campaign Emails
WikiLeaks is meting out a trove of hacked emails from Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta. The latest release includes commentary on Catholicism and risotto.
Government Contractor Arrested, Charged With Removing Classified Materials
Harold Martin was arrested on Aug. 27; his case was made public Wednesday. Authorities say a search of his home found multiple top secret documents "obtained from sensitive intelligence."
Federal Crackdown Merely 'A Respite' For Aryan Brotherhood Of Texas
The Justice Department has been trying to take down the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas, a violent prison gang. In 2014, 73 members were convicted. But a top ABT member says the group is bowed, not broken.