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Justice Department
Binance faces US criminal probe over Iran sanctions violations
US federal prosecutors are investigating whether Binance violated US sanctions related to Iran.
Todd Blanche terminates anti-weaponization fund ahead of Senate confirmation vote
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche terminated the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund to secure Republican support for his Senate confirmation nomination.
Newly released audio recordings show Joe Biden discussing classified information
CBS News reported on newly released audio recordings of former US President Joe Biden that discuss classified information, a topic covered in a 2024 special counsel report that cited national security risks but did not recommend prosecution.
Illinois man sentenced for hacking Snapchat accounts and distributing illegal material
An Illinois man named Kyle Svara was sentenced to 76 months in prison for hacking over 750 Snapchat accounts to steal nude photos and distributing child sexual abuse material.
Secret Service increases security measures for White House Correspondents Dinner
The US Secret Service is heightening security for a rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner after reporting record threat levels and citing intelligence regarding potential attacks on President Donald Trump.