Nation Apr 14 DOJ takes church’s side in drive-in services vs. stay-at-home conflict The Justice Department took the rare step on Tuesday of weighing in on the side of a Mississippi Christian church where local officials had tried to stop Holy Week services broadcast to congregants sitting in their cars in the parking…
Health Apr 01 Federal inmates to be locked in cells for 14 days amid virus The compound, known as FCC Oakdale, has emerged as ground zero in the federal prison system's struggle to contain COVID-19 behind bars.
Health Mar 24 Novel coronavirus-related crimes capitalize on global panic As the coronavirus pandemic spreads, so too do the crimes related to it — transgressions that capitalize on fear, panic and the urge to lay blame, and add to the burden on law enforcement agencies trying to protect vulnerable citizens.
Health Mar 13 Visits halted in federal prisons, immigration centers over virus Officials tell The Associated Press that effective Friday, the Bureau of Prisons is suspending all visits.
Nation Feb 25 Barr to meet with Senate Republicans on surveillance laws The push from Trump's allies to change the FISA wiretap rules could complicate efforts in Congress to renew the USA Freedom Act that are set to expire next month.
Politics Feb 21 Intel officials say Russia is boosting Trump candidacy The warning raises questions about whether Trump's administration is taking the proper steps to combat the kind of interference that the U.S. saw in 2016.
Nation Feb 14 U.S. closes case against ex-FBI deputy director McCabe with no charges The decision resolves a criminal investigation that spanned more than a year and began with a referral from the Justice Department’s inspector general.
Politics Feb 14 Trump ignores Barr’s request to stop tweeting about DOJ Trump tweeted Friday that he had the legal right to ask the agency to intervene in a criminal case, but he's so far “chosen not to.”…
Politics Feb 11 Prosecutors quit Roger Stone case after DOJ lowers recommended prison time President Donald Trump was critical of the initial recommended prison time, but told reporters Tuesday that he didn't speak to Justice Department officials.
Politics Feb 10 Feds seek 7 to 9 years in prison for Trump ally Roger Stone Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to sentence President Donald Trump's confidant Roger Stone to serve between 7 and 9 years in prison after his conviction on witness tampering and obstruction charges.