Politics Apr 25 What we know about the latest developments in the Russia investigations An FBI investigation and congressional probes into the Trump campaign and contacts with Russia continue to shadow the administration, each new development a focus of White House press briefings and attention on Capitol Hill.
Nation Mar 28 Lawyer says Trump administration tried to stop former acting AG Sally Yates’ Russia testimony White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer says White House has ‘no problem’ with former AG Sally Yates testifying on Russia.
Politics Mar 17 Long before new hacks, U.S. worried by Russian spying efforts Though allegations of meddling in the political process represent a stunning new flare-up in relations between the two countries, U.S. intelligence agencies for years have been concerned by Russian efforts to infiltrate American society and government.
Nation Mar 16 Yahoo breach indictments may shed light on other hacks A scheme uncovered during a federal investigation into a huge Yahoo security breach may have opened a window into other hacks potentially instigated by foreign governments, according to computer security experts.
Nation Mar 14 Jordanian woman charged in U.S. with 2001 Jerusalem bombing The case against Ahlam Aref Ahmad Al-Tamimi was filed under seal in 2013 but announced publicly by the Justice Department on Tuesday.
Politics Mar 07 Russia likely the focus at deputy attorney general hearing Longtime federal prosecutor Rod Rosenstein will appear before Congress on Tuesday for a confirmation hearing.
Politics Mar 04 Veteran prosecutor in line to oversee Russia probe Rod Rosenstein, who faces his confirmation hearing next week for the role of deputy attorney general, was appointed top federal prosecutor in Maryland by George W. Bush.
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."…