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The latest news and top stories on the US Department of Justice. A prominent Washington DC based federal executive department, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is dedicated to upholding the rule of law, keeping the United States safe and protecting civil rights. Its main areas of focus include enforcing federal laws, administering justice, investigating and prosecuting federal crimes, and overseeing key law enforcement agencies such as the FBI. Established in 1870, the DOJ is recognised as the world's largest law office, playing a crucial role in shaping the US legal landscape and combating threats including terrorism and financial crime.

The court delivered its written ruling on Tuesday. Photo: Sun Yeung

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Trump flew on Epstein jet 8 times in the 1990s, according to prosecutor email

US government releases nearly 30,000 pages of additional records from the Epstein files, some which contain multiple Trump references.

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Ghislaine Maxwell and Donald Trump are shown in this image released on Tuesday. Photo: US Justice Department via Reuters

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‘Untrue’: US releases thousands of new Epstein-linked documents

The Justice Department, which has posted around 30,000 more pages, said some ⁠contained ‘untrue and sensationalist’ claims against President Trump.

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Schumer urges US Senate legal action over staggered Epstein files release

Senate minority leader called the incremental and heavily redacted release of records ‘a blatant cover-up’.

23 Dec 2025 - 1:47PM

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US Justice Department denies cover-up as Trump photo restored to Epstein files

Officials backtrack on removing an image showing several photos including the US president with women after omission comes under scrutiny.

22 Dec 2025 - 2:39PM

Newly-released documents from disgraced late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including a sheaf of entirely redacted pages. Photo: Reuters

United States

Trump at ‘risk of becoming the deep state’ after Epstein file omissions

Some Republicans fear the controversy is far from over and the limited disclosures could hurt the party at next year’s midterm election.

21 Dec 2025 - 9:56AMvideocam

Sexual harassment and assault

At least 16 files gone from Epstein release site, including 1 with Trump photo

The missing documents were originally available but no longer accessible a day later, with no reason given.

21 Dec 2025 - 6:26AM

Sexual harassment and assault

Epstein victims angry over gaps and censorship in long-awaited file release

Survivors wonder if the redactions and blackouts are there to protect them or the ‘elite men’ who associated with the sex offender.

21 Dec 2025 - 5:12AM

Epstein accuser Marina Lacerda speaks during a news conference at the US Capitol in September. Photo: AP

Sexual harassment and assault

Epstein files release highlights Clinton, makes scant reference to Trump

Few photos of the US president or documents mentioning him appear, a notable difference from previous batches of files made public.

20 Dec 2025 - 2:09PM

Former US President Bill Clinton stands with Jeffrey Epstein in this image released on Friday. Photo: US Department of Justice via Reuters

United States

Trump Justice Department releases partial set of Epstein files for now

US official says more of the long-awaited documents will follow in coming months, citing legal limits to protect victims and investigations.

20 Dec 2025 - 6:48AM

Sexual harassment and assault

New Epstein photos show Lolita quotes written on woman’s foot and body

Another set of images from the disgraced US financier’s estate has been made public, as the deadline for release of the Epstein files looms.

19 Dec 2025 - 2:41AM

United States

US government admits liability in fatal Washington helicopter-plane crash

US government admits ‘breach of care’ as DOJ cites Army and FAA errors in January crash that killed 67 near Ronald Reagan airport in Washington.

18 Dec 2025 - 10:28PMvideocam

United States

Dan Bongino stepping down as FBI deputy director after less than a year

The right-wing podcaster’s conspiracy theories on subjects like Jeffrey Epstein came back to haunt him when he took the agency’s No 2 job.

18 Dec 2025 - 9:49AM

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino speaks during a news conference at the Department of Justice on Decembef 4. Photo: AP

Donald Trump

Jack Smith says his team had ‘proof beyond a reasonable doubt’ against Trump

The former special counsel spoke behind closed doors about investigations that led to now-abandoned charges against the US president.

18 Dec 2025 - 1:04AMvideocam

South Korea

Vietnamese woman’s death amid raid in South Korea spurs visa policy debate

The 25-year-old, who reportedly hid at a factory’s air-conditioning unit, was just two weeks into her illegal part-time job when she died.

17 Dec 2025 - 6:50PM

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong Bar Association chief urges critics to assess Jimmy Lai verdict fairly

Jose-Antonio Maurellet says city’s rule of law remains ‘alive and strong’ as conviction of former media boss comes under scrutiny.

17 Dec 2025 - 11:06PM

Shen Chunyao, director of the Hong Kong Basic Law Committee and chairman of the Legislative Affairs Commission (right) speaks with Jose-Antonio Maurellet, chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association during his visit to Beijing. Photo: Handout

Crime

FBI foils New Year’s Eve bomb plot in LA, US attorney general says

Four suspects, members of the Turtle Island Liberation Front, allegedly planned bombings starting at midnight on New Year’s Eve.

16 Dec 2025 - 1:45PM

Malaysia 1MDB scandal

Malaysia to get back US$30 million worth of fine art linked to 1MDB scandal

The 12 artworks, including pieces by Picasso and Matisse, were bought by a former lawyer for the state investment fund.

15 Dec 2025 - 2:33PM

United States

Deadline looms for release of Epstein files in test of US transparency

For Donald Trump - who has faced questions over his own close friendship with Jeffrey Epstein - things could get awkward.

15 Dec 2025 - 1:26PM

The US Capitol in Washington. US President Donald Trump’s administration is facing a Friday deadline to release the so-called ‘Epstein Files’. Photo: EPA

United States

Trump, Clinton and ex-prince Andrew seen in new photos from Epstein’s estate

Larry Summers and Bill Gates also appear, as well as sex toys, and a condom emblazoned with both Trump’s image and the phrase ‘I’M HUUUGE!’.

13 Dec 2025 - 7:22AM

This image showing Donald Trump (left) with Jeffrey Epstein (second left) was among the pictures released on Friday. Photo: House Oversight Committee

United States

US Justice Department fails again to reindict Letitia James, in blow to Trump

A grand jury refused to resurrect the prosecution against the New York attorney general, after the original indictment was thrown out.

12 Dec 2025 - 5:30AM

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Nina Wang trust donates HK$100 million to fire victims, surpassing Li Ka-shing

The sum exceeds HK$80 million donated by Li Ka Shing Foundation, which made its contribution a day after last month’s deadly blaze in Tai Po.

11 Dec 2025 - 9:39PM

United States

Epstein files to be unsealed under new Trump-signed law

The transcripts to be unsealed could reveal new details in the sex trafficking case and Ghislaine Maxwell’s role.

11 Dec 2025 - 2:47AM

A protester holds a sign related to the release of the Jeffrey Epstein case files outside the US Capitol in Washington last month. Photo: TNS

United States

Judge approves release of Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records

The ruling follows Trump signing the Epstein Files Transparency Act, requiring the Justice Department make records public by December 19.

10 Dec 2025 - 12:00AM

Jeffrey Epstein (left) is pictured with Ghislaine Maxwell in an undated picture. Photo: TNS

Sexual harassment and assault

US judge orders release of grand jury transcripts in Epstein case

Trump has signed a bill requiring release of all government records involving the convicted sex offender.

6 Dec 2025 - 5:09AMvideocam

United States

FBI charges man with planting pipe bombs on eve of January 6, 2021 Capitol riot

The arrest of 30-year-old suspect Brian Cole Jnr is the first breakthrough in the nearly five-year-old case that had long vexed law enforcement.

5 Dec 2025 - 2:13PM

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.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}My Take | Eye-opening court judgment a snapshot of issues that have plagued city for years

Case involved a common but illegal practice in which developers collude with indigenous villagers to abuse the city’s ‘small-house’ policy.

Trump’s Justice Department says may have found a million more Epstein files

US Supreme Court blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment in Chicago

Trump flew on Epstein jet 8 times in the 1990s, according to prosecutor email

US government releases nearly 30,000 pages of additional records from the Epstein files, some which contain multiple Trump references.

‘Untrue’: US releases thousands of new Epstein-linked documents

The Justice Department, which has posted around 30,000 more pages, said some ⁠contained ‘untrue and sensationalist’ claims against President Trump.

Schumer urges US Senate legal action over staggered Epstein files release

Senate minority leader called the incremental and heavily redacted release of records ‘a blatant cover-up’.

US Justice Department denies cover-up as Trump photo restored to Epstein files

Officials backtrack on removing an image showing several photos including the US president with women after omission comes under scrutiny.

Trump at ‘risk of becoming the deep state’ after Epstein file omissions

Some Republicans fear the controversy is far from over and the limited disclosures could hurt the party at next year’s midterm election.

At least 16 files gone from Epstein release site, including 1 with Trump photo

The missing documents were originally available but no longer accessible a day later, with no reason given.

Epstein victims angry over gaps and censorship in long-awaited file release

Survivors wonder if the redactions and blackouts are there to protect them or the ‘elite men’ who associated with the sex offender.

Epstein files release highlights Clinton, makes scant reference to Trump

Few photos of the US president or documents mentioning him appear, a notable difference from previous batches of files made public.

Trump Justice Department releases partial set of Epstein files for now

US official says more of the long-awaited documents will follow in coming months, citing legal limits to protect victims and investigations.

New Epstein photos show Lolita quotes written on woman’s foot and body

Another set of images from the disgraced US financier’s estate has been made public, as the deadline for release of the Epstein files looms.

US government admits liability in fatal Washington helicopter-plane crash

US government admits ‘breach of care’ as DOJ cites Army and FAA errors in January crash that killed 67 near Ronald Reagan airport in Washington.

Dan Bongino stepping down as FBI deputy director after less than a year

The right-wing podcaster’s conspiracy theories on subjects like Jeffrey Epstein came back to haunt him when he took the agency’s No 2 job.

Jack Smith says his team had ‘proof beyond a reasonable doubt’ against Trump

The former special counsel spoke behind closed doors about investigations that led to now-abandoned charges against the US president.

Vietnamese woman’s death amid raid in South Korea spurs visa policy debate

The 25-year-old, who reportedly hid at a factory’s air-conditioning unit, was just two weeks into her illegal part-time job when she died.

Hong Kong Bar Association chief urges critics to assess Jimmy Lai verdict fairly

Jose-Antonio Maurellet says city’s rule of law remains ‘alive and strong’ as conviction of former media boss comes under scrutiny.

FBI foils New Year’s Eve bomb plot in LA, US attorney general says

Four suspects, members of the Turtle Island Liberation Front, allegedly planned bombings starting at midnight on New Year’s Eve.

Malaysia to get back US$30 million worth of fine art linked to 1MDB scandal

The 12 artworks, including pieces by Picasso and Matisse, were bought by a former lawyer for the state investment fund.

Deadline looms for release of Epstein files in test of US transparency

For Donald Trump - who has faced questions over his own close friendship with Jeffrey Epstein - things could get awkward.

Trump, Clinton and ex-prince Andrew seen in new photos from Epstein’s estate

Larry Summers and Bill Gates also appear, as well as sex toys, and a condom emblazoned with both Trump’s image and the phrase ‘I’M HUUUGE!’.

US Justice Department fails again to reindict Letitia James, in blow to Trump

A grand jury refused to resurrect the prosecution against the New York attorney general, after the original indictment was thrown out.

Nina Wang trust donates HK$100 million to fire victims, surpassing Li Ka-shing

The sum exceeds HK$80 million donated by Li Ka Shing Foundation, which made its contribution a day after last month’s deadly blaze in Tai Po.

Epstein files to be unsealed under new Trump-signed law

The transcripts to be unsealed could reveal new details in the sex trafficking case and Ghislaine Maxwell’s role.

Judge approves release of Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records

The ruling follows Trump signing the Epstein Files Transparency Act, requiring the Justice Department make records public by December 19.

US judge orders release of grand jury transcripts in Epstein case

Trump has signed a bill requiring release of all government records involving the convicted sex offender.

FBI charges man with planting pipe bombs on eve of January 6, 2021 Capitol riot

The arrest of 30-year-old suspect Brian Cole Jnr is the first breakthrough in the nearly five-year-old case that had long vexed law enforcement.

My Take | Eye-opening court judgment a snapshot of issues that have plagued city for years