Mar 29 Seattle to sue Trump over sanctuary city threats By David Kroman, Crosscut.com Days after Attorney General Jeff Sessions threatened to withhold grant money from so-called sanctuary cities, Seattle is hitting back: Mayor Ed Murray and City Attorney Pete Holmes will announce a lawsuit Wednesday challenging the Trump administration’s threats against cities that… Continue reading
Mar 27 Sanctuary cities must end, Attorney General Jeff Sessions says By Sadie Gurman, Associated Press The Trump administration is continuing its tough talk against "sanctuary cities," which shelter people living in the country illegally by refusing to help the federal government enforce immigration laws. Continue reading
Mar 15 Sessions encourages cities to revive 1990s crime strategies By Alanna Durkin Richer, Sadie Gurman, Associated Press Sessions continued to push his tough-on-crime agenda to law enforcement officials in Richmond, where one such effort had its origins. Continue reading
Mar 14 How a tight budget could complicate Sessions’ vow to fight crime By Sadie Gurman, Associated Press The attorney general hasn't said how federal law enforcement should juggle priorities or offer new money for crime-fighting. Continue reading
Mar 13 Key members of Trump’s circle under scrutiny for Russia ties By Josh Lederman, Associated Press President Donald Trump's administration remains under scrutiny over potential ties between his associates and Russia in the run-up to the presidential election. Trump has denied knowing that any of his staff had communications with Russian officials during the campaign. But… Continue reading
Mar 13 US attorneys scrambling after abrupt dismissals by Sessions By Sadie Gurman, Associated Press The quick exits aren't expected to have a major impact on ongoing prosecutions, but they gave little time to prepare deputies who will take over. Continue reading
Mar 10 Jeff Sessions seeks resignations of 46 U.S. attorneys By Associated Press Attorney General Jeff Sessions is seeking the resignations of 46 United States attorneys who were appointed during the prior presidential administration. Continue reading
Mar 06 5 important stories you shouldn’t miss By Joshua Barajas, Erica R. Hendry, Iman Smith Here are some important stories worth a second glance amid a continuing onslaught of tweets and news. Continue reading
Mar 04 Veteran prosecutor in line to oversee Russia probe By Eric Tucker, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Mar 04 Without citing evidence, Trump accuses Obama of wiretapping during race By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump is accusing former President Barack Obama of having Trump's telephones "wire tapped" during the election without offering evidence. Continue reading