Aug 04 WATCH: Trump giving $35 million to aid human trafficking survivors By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The Trump administration is awarding more than $35 million in Justice Department grants to nonprofit organizations that provide safe housing for survivors of human trafficking. Continue reading
Jul 28 Watch 4:18 In combative hearing, Barr insists he is exercising ‘independent judgment’ By Lisa Desjardins Attorney General William Barr faced questions from the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday in a combative hearing delayed for four months because of the coronavirus pandemic. In Barr’s first testimony in over a year, Democrats questioned him about protests in Portland,… Continue watching
Jul 28 Read the full prepared opening statement by Attorney General Barr By Yasmeen Alamiri Attorney General William Barr will testify before the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday, July 28 for the first time as the panel examines whether he has inappropriately politicized the Justice Department. Continue reading
Jul 27 WATCH: Barr defends aggressive federal response to protests By Mary Clare Jalonick, Michael Balsamo, Eric Tucker, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jun 24 Barr agrees to testify as House panel investigates whether he has politicized the DOJ By Mary Clare Jalonick, Eric Tucker, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Feb 18 Judge will not delay sentencing of Roger Stone By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press A federal judge has refused to delay sentencing for Roger Stone on his conviction for witness tampering and lying to Congress. Continue reading
Feb 14 Watch 10:58 2 former Justice Department officials on Trump, Barr and the rule of law President Trump is apparently ignoring Attorney General William Barr’s appeal for an end to public statements and tweets about the Justice Department, insisting he has the right to intervene. Also, former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe will not be charged… Continue watching