The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia holds a unique role, serving as both federal prosecutor and local district attorney for most adult crimes. This dual jurisdiction raised concerns about potential political interference in local justice matters under a new administration.

The District of Columbia on Friday filed a lawsuit seeking to hold the federal government responsible for pollution in the Anacostia River, accusing it of systematically contaminating the river over the past 150 years by treating it as a dumping ground for sewage,

The Justice Department says it will release special counsel Jack Smith’s findings on Donald Trump’s efforts to undo the results of the 2020 presidential election but will keep the rest of the report u

One of the companies being sued is based in South Carolina and lists properties in the Columbia area as part of its portfolio

The U.S. Department of Justice ... along with 10 states including North Carolina, Tennessee, Colorado and California, is accusing six landlords that collectively operate more than 1.3 million units in 43 states and the District of Columbia of scheming ...

February 27, 2014 - Holder is hospitalized after experiencing faintness and shortness of breath. September 25, 2014 - Holder announces his resignation. He will stay in his post until the confirmation of his successor. July 2015 - Holder rejoins the law firm of Covington and Burling, LLP.

Trump's pick to have defense lawyers lead the Justice Department sparked some concerns. They will likely to be front and center at today's confirmation hearing.

Simultaneous to filing its complaint, the department filed a proposed settlement, subject to approval by the court, under which the defendants have agreed to pay a $5.6 million civil penalty to resolve the lawsuit, a record civil penalty for illegal pre-merger coordination in violation of the HSR Act.

The District of Columbia is suing the federal government over pollution in the Anacostia River, hoping it will lead to a cleanup of the urban waterway.

An Arkansas man is among the latest to be arrested for allegedly assaulting law enforcement during the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, according to the Department of Justice.

An Ohio man was arrested on charges stemming from the Jan. 6 Capitol breach, facing accusations of assaulting police officers.

Attorney General Merrick Garland vowed to restore public faith in the Justice Department but became a punching bag for partisans across the political spectrum.