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The University of Virginia in 2025 was investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice for allegedly failing to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Photo by Adobe Stock
Mar 1, 2026

Virginia universities faced federal probes over DEI in 2025

Virginia public universities, including UVA and George Mason, faced federal investigations in 2025 over diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives amid political pressure.

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Feb 24, 2026

CarMax to pay nearly $500,000 in DOJ settlement

CarMax has agreed to pay nearly $500,000 to settle allegations that it violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.

A screen displays the Dow Jones Industrial Average as it surpasses the 50,000 mark at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., February 6, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Feb 6, 2026

Dow hits 50,000, Nvidia soars as traders focus on AI spending

The DOJ is reviewing whether Netflix used anti-competitive tactics in its proposed $82.7B bid for Warner Bros Discovery.

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Feb 3, 2026

DOJ awards SOSi potential $875M contract

SOS International has been awarded an up to $875 million contract by the Department of Justice to deliver language interpretation services.

FILE PHOTO: The seal of the U.S. Justice Department is seen on the podium in the Department's headquarters briefing room before a news conference with the Attorney General in Washington, January 24, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
Dec 30, 2025

DOJ sues Virginia over in-state tuition for immigrants

The Justice Department sued Virginia over a law granting in-state tuition and aid to undocumented immigrants at public colleges.

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Dec 8, 2025

Chesterfield County lab settles with DOJ in alleged kickback scheme

Next Bio-Research Services has agreed to pay at least $758,000 to settle allegations that it paid illegal kickbacks.

FILE - The logo for the Justice Department is seen before a news conference at the Department of Justice on Aug. 23, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)
Nov 25, 2025

New limits for a rent algorithm that prosecutors say let landlords drive up prices

RealPage agreed to a DOJ settlement banning its rent-pricing software from using real-time confidential data, after allegations of illegal algorithmic collusion.

FILE - FBI Director James Comey gestures as he speaks on cyber security at the first Boston Conference of Cyber Security at Boston College, March 8, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia, File)
Nov 24, 2025

Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments; finds prosecutor was illegally appointed

A federal judge dismissed criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling the Trump-backed prosecutor was illegally appointed by the DOJ.

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Nov 17, 2025

Nexus Services exec sentenced to 6.5 years for employment tax fraud

Nexus Services exec Richard Moore sentenced to 80 months for tax fraud, misusing $3.1M in company funds for personal spending.

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Nov 14, 2025

Ex-U.Va. president alleges board members ‘complicit’ in exit

Former University of Virginia president Jim Ryan on Friday sent a 12-page letter to the university's Faculty Senate detailing his sudden resignation.

Boeing won’t face criminal charge over 737 Max crashes that killed hundreds of people
Nov 6, 2025

Boeing won’t face criminal charge over 737 Max crashes that killed hundreds of people

A Texas judge dropped Boeing’s criminal case over two 737 Max crashes that killed 346, approving a $1.1B settlement deal.

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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.

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