Nation Aug 27 WATCH: More than 80 people charged in federal takedown of Puerto Rico gang The U.S. Justice Department has charged more than 80 people in the takedown of a violent Puerto Rican gang, Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Thursday during a visit to the island as part of the Trump administration's efforts to highlight…
Politics Aug 20 AP report: Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his Washington home as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by the ex-Democratic congressman from California, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Nation Aug 18 Whistleblower alleges political pressure, lack of evidence in antisemitism investigations targeting universities The complaint alleges that the investigations into some of the nation's most prestigious academic institutions were designed to strong-arm the schools into cutting deals for political purposes.
Politics Aug 17 Justice Department creates a new pathway to restore gun rights for some people convicted of felonies It’s the latest move by President Donald Trump's administration to ease firearms restrictions.
Politics Aug 16 Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea Trump said in a social media post that the exercises slated to begin this week are costly and “send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile” to North Korea, which he said “has been unthreatening and respectful” while Trump…
Nation Aug 13 AP report: Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal case over CEO killing Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty as early as Friday in the federal case accusing him of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Nation Aug 12 WATCH: AG Blanche announces charges over green card scheme involving 'sham' marriages The Department of Justice has charged nearly a dozen people with participating in a multimillion-dollar scheme to help hundreds of Chinese nationals fraudulently obtain green cards through sham marriages to U.S. citizens, officials said Wednesday.
Politics Aug 10 Todd Blanche sworn in as attorney general after bruising confirmation battle With the confirmation fight behind him, Blanche now faces the challenge of having to navigate the demands of a president who has made no secret his desire to use the law enforcement agency to target his political foes.
Politics Aug 08 Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in overnight vote The Republican-led Senate voted 50-49 to make Blanche the second confirmed attorney general since Trump returned to the White House last year with a stated desire to use the law enforcement agency to investigate his political enemies.
Politics Aug 07 WATCH: Sen. Cassidy says he'll vote to confirm Todd Blanche for attorney general Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy said Friday he will back Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, likely paving the way for Blanche to be confirmed to lead President Donald Trump's Justice Department.