World Jul 28 AP report: Russia spreading virus disinformation, officials say The U.S. government has identified two suspected Russian military intelligence operatives who it believes are helping direct the spread of disinformation through websites that have published extensively on the coronavirus pandemic, American politics and international affairs.
Politics Jul 28 WATCH: Barr condemns 'rioters' in much-anticipated House testimony Attorney General William Barr defended the aggressive federal law enforcement response to civil unrest in America, saying on Tuesday "violent rioters and anarchists have hijacked legitimate protests" sparked by George Floyd's death at the hands of Minneapolis police.
Politics Jul 27 WATCH: Barr defends aggressive federal response to protests Attorney General William Barr defended the aggressive federal law enforcement response to civil unrest in America as he testified for the first time before the House Judiciary Committee.
Nation Jul 23 Watchdog to review conduct of federal agents in Portland, D.C. Among the questions being studied are whether the federal agents followed Justice Department guidelines, including on identification requirements and in the deployment of chemical agents and use of force.
Politics Jul 16 Barr says U.S. now overly reliant on Chinese goods, services He also accused hackers linked to the Chinese government of targeting American universities and businesses to steal research related to vaccine development, leveling the allegation against Beijing hours after Western agencies made similar claims against Russia.
Politics Jul 10 Trump commutes Roger Stone's prison sentence Roger Stone has told The Associated Press that President Donald Trump called to inform him he would commute his prison sentence for crimes related to the Russia probe.
Politics Jun 24 WikiLeaks founder faces new indictment in U.S. The Justice Department says a federal grand jury has returned a new indictment against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange that does not include new charges but broadens the scope of conduct that the government believes broke the law.
Politics Jun 24 Barr agrees to testify as House panel investigates whether he has politicized the DOJ One of Barr's federal prosecutors is testifying to the committee Wednesday that Roger Stone, a close ally of President Donald Trump, was given special treatment ahead of his sentencing because of his relationship with the president.
Nation Jun 20 Judge: Bolton can publish book despite efforts to block it The decision from U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth is a victory for Bolton in a court case that involved core First Amendment and national security concerns. But the judge also made clear his concerns that Bolton had “gambled with the…
Politics Jun 18 Facebook removes Trump ads with a symbol once used by Nazis Facebook has removed a campaign ad by President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence that featured an upside-down red triangle. That symbol was once used by Nazis to designate political prisoners, communists and others in concentration camps.