Despite Trump’s claims, killings are down. Feds credit real-time intelligence

A steep drop in crime is reversing the pandemic-era surge. Officials say the decline in homicides shows the value of focusing on speedy gun crime investigations.

By Devlin BarrettSeptember 6, 2024

Hunter Biden pleads guilty in tax case, avoiding second criminal trial

Judge Mark Scarsi asked Hunter Biden if he understood a guilty plea meant he could face up to 17 years in prison and fines of up to $1.3 million. Biden said yes.

By Jessica Ogilvie, Matt Viser and Perry SteinSeptember 5, 2024

Trump-aligned Russian TV host charged in alleged sanctions scheme

A Russian American television host for a Russian media outlet faces criminal charges for allegedly violating U.S. sanctions and profiting from illicit payments.

By David Nakamura and Katie MettlerSeptember 5, 2024

Jury selection set to begin in Hunter Biden’s second trial, on taxes

After being convicted in June on gun charges, Hunter Biden is accused of failing to pay at least $1.4 million in federal taxes from 2016 through 2019.

By Perry Stein and Matt ViserSeptember 5, 2024

Justice Dept. charges two Russian media operatives in alleged scheme

The Justice Department charged two Russian media executives in an alleged scheme that authorities say illegally funneled millions of dollars to a Tennessee-based company.

By David Nakamura, Catherine Belton and Will SommerSeptember 4, 2024

U.S. charges Hamas leaders with terrorism, citing Oct. 7 attack

In addition to charging Hamas leaders with terrorism, the Justice Department is investigating the killing in Gaza last week of U.S. citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin.

By Devlin Barrett and Perry SteinSeptember 3, 2024

Former aide to N.Y. governors charged with secretly helping China

Linda Sun and her husband, Chris Hu, are accused of accepting millions of dollars in kickbacks in exchange for pushing political actions to benefit China.

By Devlin BarrettSeptember 3, 2024

How China extended its repression into an American city

Events in San Francisco illustrate how the Chinese Communist Party is willing to target people exercising their First Amendment rights in an American city.

By Shibani Mahtani, Meg Kelly, Cate Brown, Cate Cadell, Ellen Nakashima and Chris DehghanpoorSeptember 3, 2024

U.S. seizes airplane used by Venezuela’s President Maduro

Officials say the aircraft was illegally purchased and smuggled out of Florida. Its seizure reflects growing tensions between the two countries.

By Joel Achenbach and Samantha SchmidtSeptember 2, 2024

Choice facing N.Y. judge: Does Taliban leader get war-related immunity?

Judge Katherine Polk Failla’s ruling could significantly truncate charges against Haji Najibullah, alleged orchestrator of a deadly attack on a military convoy.

By Shayna JacobsSeptember 1, 2024

FBI still falls short in child sex abuse cases, inspector general says

In one egregious example, a suspect allegedly victimized a second minor after the FBI became aware of abuse allegations but failed to notify local authorities.

By Devlin BarrettAugust 29, 2024

U.S. Army soldier charged with using AI to create child sexual abuse images

U.S. Army soldier Seth Herrera used artificial intelligence to generate explicit images of children he knew, according to prosecutors.

By Pranshu VermaAugust 27, 2024

Biden, Harris push scrutiny of police. Trump would halt such efforts.

Donald Trump says he wants to let police loose in cities. Kamala Harris and the Biden administration have embraced federal oversight and accountability efforts.

By David Nakamura and Robert KlemkoAugust 27, 2024

Man charged with 2021-22 death threats to Ariz., Colo. election officials

The Justice Department charged a Colorado man for making death threats to election officials in 2021-22.

By David NakamuraAugust 26, 2024

Jack Smith spent another $6.6 million on Trump federal prosecutions

Justice Dept. reports the special counsel appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland has now spent more than $18 million in prosecuting Trump in two cases.

By David NakamuraAugust 23, 2024

Hunter Biden tax trial set to begin with jury selection Sept. 5

Hunter Biden, who was convicted on gun-purchasing charges in June, is accused of failing to to pay at least $1.4 million in federal taxes from 2016 to 2019.

By Jessica P. Ogilvie and Perry SteinAugust 21, 2024

Oath Keepers lawyer Kellye SoRelle pleads guilty in Jan. 6 attack

Kellye SoRelle, girlfriend of Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes, was charged with conspiring to obstruct the Jan. 6 joint session of Congress.

By Salvador RizzoAugust 21, 2024

Justice Department to investigate abuse, assaults at Tennessee prison

Federal authorities launched a civil rights probe into reports of murders, sexual abuse and other violence at a Tennessee state prison run by a private company.

By David NakamuraAugust 20, 2024

FBI concludes Iran tried to hack campaigns of Trump, Biden-Harris

In a joint statement with intelligence agencies, the FBI said the attempted hacks also were directed at Democratic presidential campaign officials.

By Perry SteinAugust 19, 2024

Former congressman George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud, identity theft

Former congressman George Santos appeared in federal court on Long Island on Monday afternoon.

By Julie Zauzmer Weil and Perry SteinAugust 19, 2024