Politics Mar 01 Sessions failed to disclose two 2016 meetings with Russian ambassador Sessions had meetings last year with more than 25 foreign ambassadors in his role as a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and had two separate interactions with the Russian ambassador, Sergey Kislyak, the Justice department said.
Nation Feb 26 Sessions’ tough on crime talk could lead to fuller prisons The federal prison population is on the decline, but a new attorney general who talks tough on drugs and crime seems poised to usher in a reversal of that trend.
Nation Feb 23 U.S. will continue use of privately run prisons, Attorney General says Jeff Sessions says a plan to phase out privately run facilities "impaired the Bureau's ability to meet the future needs of the federal correctional system."…
Politics Feb 15 Democrats see disparity in handling of Clinton, Russia inquiries Democrats who seethed at the FBI's actions last year say they're upset a law enforcement organization that so publicly discussed one probe didn't even hint at the existence of another.
Nation Feb 06 Kerry, Albright warn court against immigration ban The officials join lawyers for Washington state and Minnesota, who told a federal appellate court that restoring the ban would "unleash chaos again."…
Nation Feb 05 Court denies Trump request to immediately restore travel ban A federal appeals court denied early Sunday the Justice Department's request for an immediate reinstatement of President Donald Trump's ban on accepting certain travelers and all refugees.
Politics Jan 26 Trump to launch investigation into unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud White House press secretary Sean Spicer said the president will sign the order in the Oval Office. There is no evidence to support Trump's claims.
Nation Jan 16 U.S. official says Orlando shooter’s widow has been arrested WASHINGTON — The wife of the Orlando nightclub shooter, who was extensively questioned by federal agents in the days after the massacre, was arrested by the FBI on Monday in connection with the attack, a U.S. law enforcement official told…
Nation Jan 14 Lynch says U.S. must hold police accountable As attorney general, Loretta Lynch has broadened her focus to go after entire police departments for unconstitutional practices.
Politics Jan 10 Jeff Sessions to face Sen. Cory Booker and civil rights questions at confirmation hearing Democrats are expected to use the two days of hearings to challenge Sessions' commitment to civil rights, a chief priority of the Justice Department during the Obama administration.