Feb 26 WATCH: Schumer holds briefing after reports DOJ withheld Epstein files with Trump allegations By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Justice Department said Wednesday that it was looking into whether it had improperly withheld documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files after several news organizations reported that some records involving uncorroborated accusations made by a woman against President Donald Trump… Continue reading
Feb 25 Trump's pick to lead new Justice Department unit scrutinized as president declares 'war on fraud' By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press President Donald Trump's pick to lead a new Justice Department division dedicated to rooting out fraud said Wednesday he would pursue prosecutions “without fear or favor" as questions grow about how the new unit will operate free of political influence. Continue reading
Feb 24 Watch 6:17 Investigation reveals DOJ withheld Epstein files mentioning Trump By Geoff Bennett, Jonah Anderson A new NPR investigation reveals the Department of Justice withheld portions of the Jeffrey Epstein files that contain allegations involving President Trump. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee said the withholding is a potential crime. Geoff Bennett discussed more with… Continue watching
Feb 20 Trump's face is now on the Justice Department headquarters By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press While Trump banners have been hung outside other agencies across Washington, the decision to place one on the storied Justice Department building amounted to a striking symbol of the erosion of the department's tradition of independence from White House control. Continue reading
Feb 17 Watch 5:04 How Trump and Bondi transformed the DOJ to push his agenda and challenge detractors By Ali Rogin, Ali Schmitz After she was confirmed, Attorney General Pam Bondi told lawyers at the Department of Justice that it was their job to “zealously advance, protect and defend” the policies of the U.S. as set by the president. It was an example… Continue watching
Feb 12 Raskin accuses Justice Department of 'spying' on lawmakers reviewing Epstein files By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Rep. Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, asked the Justice Department's inspector general to investigate what he characterized as “spying” on members of Congress who this week have reviewed less-redacted versions of the Epstein files at… Continue reading
Feb 11 WATCH: Slotkin, Kelly speak after grand jury refuses to charge them over 'illegal orders' video By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Associated Press A grand jury in Washington refused Tuesday to indict Democratic lawmakers in connection with a video in which they urged U.S. military members to resist “illegal orders,” according to a person familiar with the matter. Continue reading
Feb 06 WATCH: DOJ announces arrest of 'key participant' in the 2012 Benghazi attack By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press A key participant in the deadly 2012 attack on the U.S. compound in Benghazi, Libya, that killed four Americans has been taken into custody and will be prosecuted in their deaths, Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday. Continue reading
Feb 03 Government says it's fixing thousands of documents in Epstein-related files that may have had victim information By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Philip Marcelo, Associated Press Lawyers for victims said in a letter to the judge Sunday that botched redactions had damaged the lives of nearly 100 victims. Continue reading
Feb 02 Watch 4:41 What latest released files show about Epstein's ties with prominent figures By Ali Rogin, Ali Schmitz Political fallout is mounting after the Justice Department released 3 million more files related to investigations of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The department is under fire for how it has handled the release, with advocates raising questions… Continue watching