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Politics May 20

Ex-prosecutor charged over handling of sealed Smith report on Trump classified files probe

A former federal prosecutor in Florida sent to her personal email account a special counsel report from the investigation into President Donald Trump's hoarding of classified documents despite a judge's order that it remain sealed, according to an indictment made…

World May 20

WATCH: U.S. announces indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro

Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles as the Trump administration escalated pressure on the socialist government.

Politics May 19

WATCH: Acting Attorney General Blanche questioned on 'weaponization' fund in budget hearing

The Trump administration announced Monday the creation of a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies of the Republican president who believe they have been unjustly investigated and prosecuted. Blanche is expected to be pressed on the fund when he…

Politics May 18

Justice Department announces a $1.7 billion 'Anti-Weaponization' fund to compensate Trump allies

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said in announcing the fund in a statement that it was "a lawful process for victims of lawfare and weaponization to be heard and seek redress."…

Politics May 18

Trump moves to dismiss $10 billion suit over leak of tax returns after reports of a resolution

The creation of a fund to pay allies of the president who believe they were wrongly investigated and prosecuted reflects Trump's long-running claims that the Biden administration Justice Department was weaponized against him.

World May 15

Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say

The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday, as President Donald Trump threatens possible military action against the communist-run island.

Politics May 01

WATCH: Correspondents' dinner shooting suspect seen running through security in surveillance footage

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WATCH: Blanche, newly confirmed ATF head Cekada propose gun regulation rollbacks

Justice Department officials moved Wednesday to roll back and modify a slate of gun regulations in a dramatic shift in firearm policy pushed by Second Amendment supporters in President Donald Trump's base.

Politics Apr 29

Comey appears in court in Trump threat case that's likely to pose a challenge for Justice Department

James Comey was indicted in North Carolina on Tuesday on charges of making threats against President Donald Trump related to a photograph he posted on social media last year of seashells arranged in the numbers “86 47.” The Justice Department…

Politics Apr 28

James Comey indicted in probe over online post officials say constituted Trump threat

The criminal case is the second in a matter of months against Comey and is part of the Trump administration Justice Department's relentless effort to prosecute political opponents of the Republican president.

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