United States — United States Department of Justice & Microsoft
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice co-led the operation, with its Scam Center Strike Force playing a crucial role in coordinating efforts and achieving arrests and asset freezes.
Microsoft: Microsoft participated in the operation by disabling approximately 20,000 accounts linked to scam operations, contributing to the overall disruption of criminal networks.
May 28, 2026 · 13 articles
Domestic
United States — United States Department of Justice: The DOJ prosecuted Ding and saw part of its case overturned. The ruling may affect its approach to similar economic espionage prosecutions.
Microsoft: Microsoft is a competitor of Alphabet Inc. in cloud computing and was mentioned as a rival. The ruling has no direct impact on Microsoft.
Aug 20, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice>>> represented the Donald Trump>>> administration in defending the H-1B visa fee, and its arguments were rejected by the court.
Microsoft: Microsoft>>>, along with other tech companies, benefits from the ruling as it removes a significant financial burden on hiring highly skilled foreign workers through the H-1B program.
Jun 08, 2026 · 18 articles
Domestic
United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice is under scrutiny for its handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, including plea deals, the release of documents, and failures to combat sex trafficking. The committee's investigation aims to uncover any mismanagement or cover-ups.
Microsoft: Microsoft is indirectly affected by the controversy surrounding its co-founder, Bill Gates, as his personal conduct and association with Jeffrey Epstein could reflect negatively on the company's public image, although no direct corporate wrongdoing is alleged.
Jun 09, 2026 · 184 articles
unfocused
United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice has opened an investigation into E. Jean Carroll for potential perjury, reflecting its focus on perceived adversaries of the Republican president.
Microsoft: Microsoft climbed 5.4%, adding to the tech sector's rally and reflecting positive sentiment in software services.
May 19, 2026 · 199 articles
Domestic
United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice>>> released investigation files related to Jeffrey Epstein>>>, which fanned speculation and contributed to public distrust regarding accountability.
Microsoft: Microsoft>>> is mentioned as the company founded by Bill Gates>>>, who is involved in the Epstein scandal.
Jun 10, 2026 · 9 articles
Regulatory
United States — United States Department of Justice: DOJ is representing the federal government and seeking to expand ICE's access to United States — Medicaid data, while also acknowledging additional data sharing errors.
Microsoft: Microsoft Teams was used to share the data with Palantir, but Microsoft is not a direct actor in the event.
Jul 17, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
United States — United States Department of Justice: Released files in February 2026 detailing Bill Gates' interactions with Jeffrey Epstein, which contributed to the scrutiny leading to Buffett's decision.
Microsoft: Bill Gates is co-founder of Microsoft, but the company is not directly affected by this event.
Apr 20, 2026 · 105 articles
Domestic
United States — United States Department of Justice: Released documents revealing Staley's role as executor of Epstein's estate; separate from congressional investigation.
Microsoft: Co-founded by Bill Gates; mentioned in context of his interview.
Jul 23, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
United States — United States Department of Justice: DOJ under Trump has used novel personnel maneuvers to keep unconfirmed prosecutors in place, leading to legal challenges.
Microsoft: Rogoff previously worked for Microsoft, but this is not directly relevant to the event.
Jul 15, 2026 · 54 articles
Regulatory
United States — United States Department of Justice: The DOJ enforced the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, securing a $3.2 million settlement. This is part of its Protecting U.S. Workers Initiative, which has resulted in 13 settlements, strengthening enforcement against citizenship discrimination.
Microsoft: Microsoft is mentioned only as a former employer of Vijaye Raji, with no direct role in the event.
Aug 04, 2026 · 38 articles
Accidents
United States — United States Department of Justice: The U.S. Justice Department's internal watchdog was asked by the DEA to investigate claims of fentanyl pills hitting the streets.
Microsoft: Microsoft's AI for Good Lab analyzed satellite imagery to assess damage in Venezuela — Catia La Mar, providing valuable data on the extent of the destruction.
Apr 20, 2026 · 323 articles
Business
United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice previously investigated and prosecuted Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix for DRAM price-fixing, providing historical context and precedent for the current lawsuit.
Microsoft: Microsoft's Surface PC prices have increased, which is linked to the alleged DRAM supply constraints.
Jun 29, 2026 · 31 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice, under Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, announced the creation of a $1.776 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' for Donald Trump's allies, drawing criticism for potential politicization.
Microsoft: Microsoft is one of the US tech titans whose earnings investors are looking ahead to this week, which could influence market sentiment.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice was involved in the decision to pause criminal investigations into Delcy Rodríguez, though a spokesperson stated no investigation was shut down.
Microsoft: Bill Gates>>>, co-founder of Microsoft>>>, testified in the Jeffrey Epstein>>> investigation.
May 18, 2026 · 316 articles
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft is mentioned as a backer of OpenAI, highlighting the competitive landscape in the AI industry.
Aug 25, 2025 · 24 articles
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