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Feds drop charges against Texas doctor who leaked gender-affirming care info to far-right extremist

The charges against Dr. Ethan Haim were dropped after a personal appeal from Missouri Republican U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley to President Donald Trump.

George Santos Charged by Federal Prosecutors in New York: Report

The lying congressman may be learning there are consequences to his lies.

Joe Biden makes history with 12th Senate-confirmed LGBTQ+ judge

Mary Kay Costello is a military veteran and former federal prosecutor in Philadelphia.

Prosecutors in Aaron Schock Case: Investigators Didn't Ask if He Was Gay

Federal prosecutors have countered a claim by Schock's legal team that investigators asked inappropriate questions when probing whether the politician misused funds.

Prosecutors: Dennis Hastert 'Sexually Abused' Four Boys

"There can be no ambiguity," said federal prosecutors in court papers that for the first time revealed the former House speaker had molested boys in a case of "stunning hypocrisy."

Hundreds of Prosecutors Sign Letter Saying Trump Should Be Indicted

An open letter from Department of Justice alumni with more than 550 signatures argues that Trump would be indicted for obstruction of justice if he wasn't president. 

George Santos faced a New York judge in court as his federal criminal trial looms

Tuesday’s hearing didn’t go his way.

Texas man arrested after trying to scam George Santos, promising to get charges 'dropped'

The man told the disgraced former politician that he could “get everything dropped, evidence that is on you removed" in exchange for $900,000.

This Gay Former Federal Prosecutor Could Unseat a Decades-Long GOP Rep

The out Democrat Will Rollins believes that his GOP opponent has disqualified himself.

DOJ Moves on Gay U.S. Rep. George Santos, Asks FEC to Step Aside

The request indicates that federal prosecutors are investigating whether Santos committed any crimes.

Service members challenge 'don't ask, don't tell' policy

Prosecutors ask a federal judge to dismiss a challenge to the "don't ask, don't tell" policy.

Feds Bring Another iPhone Case Against Tim Cook and Apple

Not long after cracking an iPhone without the tech company's help, federal prosecutors are back in court — this time in New York — looking to again force Apple's cooperation.

Florida's ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Author Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Charges

Former legislator Joe Harding could be sentence to up to 20 years in prison.

George Santos Is in Plea Negotiations with Federal Prosecutors

The revelation came in a Monday court filing.

Federal, Local Prosecutors to Examine George Santos’s Lies

It comes as Republicans and Democrats call for the gay congressman-elect to be held accountable over "embellishing" his biography. 

Donald Trump Says He’s a Target of Criminal Probe for 2020 Election Aftermath

A target letter from federal prosecutors to Trump makes clear that prosecutors are focused on the former president’s actions in the investigation into overturning the 2020 election.

House GOP Leadership Silent on Rep.-Elect George Santos's Lies

Federal and local prosecutors are investigating fabrications by the gay Republican congressman-elect over his finances.

DOJ drops suit alleging Utah discriminated against trans inmate

The state's Attorney General Derek Brown credits President Donald Trump for the decision and a new attitude from the federal prosecutors.

Charges Against Dan Choi in Keystone Protest Dropped

D.C. prosecutors dropped charges stemming from the 2011 environmental protest, but a federal case involving Choi's 'don't ask, don't tell' protest remains pending.

The Justice Department OK'd My Firing in the Name of Religious Liberty

Michael J. Stern, who nearly lost his job as a federal prosecutor due to antigay bias, wonders what additional damage Trump's "religious liberty" moves will bring.