Politics Sep 04 DOJ probing mortgage fraud claims against Fed governor Lisa Cook, AP source says News of the investigation comes amid a high-stakes legal fight over President Donald Trump’s removal last month of Cook, an action she says is being undertaken so that he can seize control of the independent central bank.
Politics Aug 22 Read and listen to Ghislaine Maxwell’s interviews with the Justice Department Jeffrey Epstein's imprisoned former girlfriend repeatedly denied to the Justice Department witnessing any sexually inappropriate interactions with Donald Trump, according to records released Friday meant to distance the Republican president from the disgraced financier.
Nation Aug 22 Justice Department releases transcripts of its interviews with Ghislaine Maxwell The Justice Department on Friday released transcripts of interviews its No. 2 official did with Jeffrey Epstein's imprisoned former girlfriend as the Trump administration scrambles to present itself as transparent amid a fierce backlash over an earlier refusal to disclose a trove of…
Nation Aug 22 Inside the facility where ICE is training recruits to take on Trump’s deportation goals The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Brunswick, Georgia, is the epicenter of training for almost all federal law enforcement officers, including the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers who are at the center of President Donald Trump's mass deportation efforts.
Politics Aug 22 FBI searches ex-Trump national security adviser John Bolton’s home and office, AP source says The searches, seemingly the most significant public step the Justice Department has taken against a perceived enemy of the president, are likely to elicit fresh concerns that the Trump administration is using its law enforcement powers to target the Republican’s…
Politics Aug 20 Gabbard announces 40% cut to workforce at key U.S. intelligence office The Office of the Director of National Intelligence will dramatically reduce its workforce and cut its budget by more than $700 million annually, the Trump administration announced Wednesday.
Politics Aug 19 Justice Department to begin giving Congress files from Jeffrey Epstein investigation, Comer says It was not clear exactly which or how many documents might be produced or whether the FBI's cooperation with Congress reflected a broader change in posture.
Politics Aug 08 New York AG James subpoenaed as Justice Department investigates whether she violated Trump’s rights The subpoenas mark an escalation of the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to scrutinize perceived adversaries of the president, including those like James who had investigated him before his election win last November.
Politics Aug 07 AP report: More FBI leaders forced out, including ex-director who resisted turning over Jan. 6 agents’ names The FBI Agents Association said in a statement that it was concerned by reports of the firings of senior leaders and that it was reviewing all legal options to defend its members.
Politics Aug 02 Watchdog agency investigates ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith for alleged illegal political activity An independent watchdog agency responsible for enforcing a law against partisan political activity by federal employees has opened an investigation into Jack Smith, the Justice Department special counsel who brought two criminal cases against then-candidate Donald Trump before his election to the White…