Politics Sep 21 Trump's 'grand conspiracy' probe presses on with subpoenas after the lead prosecutor's exit Investigators face not only legal hurdles and personnel upheaval but an impatient White House after more than a year of fits and starts.
Politics Sep 18 Attorney General Blanche blurs Justice Department boundaries by appearing at political events Attorney General Todd Blanche is blurring traditional boundaries between politics and federal law enforcement with recent speeches at political events that mark a sharp departure from norms meant to protect the Justice Department from the appearance of partisan bias.
Politics Sep 11 Prosecutor brought in to lead investigation of Trump foes tells AP that he has resigned An ally of President Donald Trump said Thursday that he has resigned from his post leading a Justice Department investigation into whether former law enforcement and intelligence officials conspired against the Republican president.
Nation Sep 04 ICE officer pleads not guilty to lying about shooting and is ordered released from custody A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer was ordered released from federal custody Friday after pleading not guilty to lying to investigators about the circumstances that led to the shooting of a Venezuelan man during the Minnesota immigration crackdown last…
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.