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Not with a bang, but a whimper
Oct 28, 2025

Virginia Democrats say U.Va.-DOJ deal violates state law

Virginia Democratic Senate leaders raised concerns about the university's recent agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice.

New York Attorney General Letitia James pleads not guilty in mortgage fraud case pushed by Trump
Oct 24, 2025

New York Attorney General Letitia James pleads not guilty in mortgage fraud case pushed by Trump

New York AG Letitia James faces mortgage fraud charges in Norfolk, Virginia, amid claims of political retaliation by Trump officials.

The University of Virginia Rotunda. Photo by Jay Paul
Oct 22, 2025

U.Va. reaches agreement with DOJ

The U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday that it has reached an agreement with the University of Virginia regarding what it called "unlawful racial discrimination" in hiring, admissions and programming.

New York AG Letitia James charged with mortgage fraud over Norfolk home
Oct 9, 2025

New York AG Letitia James charged with mortgage fraud over Norfolk home

New York AG Letitia James was indicted on mortgage fraud after Trump pushed DOJ to pursue charges against his political foes.

FILE - A sign is displayed on a Google building at their campus in Mountain View, Calif., Sept. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Sep 22, 2025

Google faces antitrust déjà vu as US seeks to break up its digital advertising business

The DOJ seeks to break up Google’s ad business in a new trial, arguing the company abused its monopoly in digital advertising.

Ex-Virginia House Speaker Gilbert resigns as U.S. attorney after 1 month
Aug 21, 2025

Ex-Virginia House Speaker Gilbert resigns as U.S. attorney after 1 month

Former speaker of the House of Delegates resigned after a little more than a month as U.S. attorney for the Western District of Virginia.

Like many universities, George Mason University is addressing the problem of how best to reduce costs for students seeking to avoid extreme loan debt. Photo courtesy George Mason University
Jul 28, 2025

GMU Faculty Senate targeted in DOJ letter

U.S. Department of Justice's civil rights division is requesting "all written communications" regarding GMU faculty senate resolution.

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Jul 23, 2025

Northern Virginia business leaders rally behind GMU president

Four powerful business organizations in Northern Virginia have sent a letter to George Mason University's board of visitors voicing support for President Gregory Washington

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Jul 22, 2025

GMU now faces fourth federal probe

The U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday night that it has opened a second investigation into George Mason University, bringing the total number of federal probes filed in July to four. 

Out & About May 2022
Jul 17, 2025

DOJ opens 3rd probe of GMU in 3 weeks

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a new investigation of George Mason University, the third federal probe of the Fairfax County university opened in July. 

Trump administration fires 17 immigration judges in 10 states, including Virginia
Jul 16, 2025

Trump administration fires 17 immigration judges in 10 states, including Virginia

WASHINGTON (AP) — Seventeen immigration court judges have been fired in recent days, according to the union that represents them, as the Trump administration pushes forward with its mass deportations of immigrants in the country. The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, which represents immigration court judges as well as other professionals, said in […]

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Jul 14, 2025

DOJ withdraws from Sentara investigation

The federal government is withdrawing from intervening in a whistleblower complaint against Sentara Health.

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