Southern Poverty Law Center says it faces a Justice Department criminal probe over paid informants

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Tourists walk past a banner with President Donald Trump hanging on the Department of Justice, Feb. 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul, File)2026-04-21T13:31:41Z WASHINGTON (AP) — The Southern Poverty Law Center says it’s the subject of a criminal investigation by the Justice Department and faces possible charges over its past use of paid informants…

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Resignations and firings have depleted the FBI and Justice Department. They’re scrambling to rebuild

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Tourists walk past a banner with President Donald Trump hanging on the Department of Justice, Feb. 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul, File)2026-04-19T11:52:26Z WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI and Justice Department are scrambling to rebuild a depleted workforce after a wave of departures over the past year, with leaders easing hiring requirements and accelerating…

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The Supreme Court hands a win to oil and gas companies fighting environmental lawsuits in Louisiana

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The U.S. Supreme Court is seen in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)2026-04-17T15:46:06Z WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court handed a win Friday to oil and gas companies fighting lawsuits over coastal land loss and environmental degradation in Louisiana. The unanimous procedural decision gives the companies a new day in federal…

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The Kennedy Center wants to show that the building really needs a renovation

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Vista de frente al Kennedy Center para las Artes Escénicas, el 2 de febrero de 2026, en Washington. (Foto AP/Rahmat Gul, archivo)2026-04-14T17:56:53Z WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center’s new leadership wants to prove to critics the building is damaged beyond simple repair. It’s starting with Congress. Matt Floca, the performing arts institution’s new president, is…

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