Dec 20 At least 16 files disappear from DOJ site for Epstein documents, including Trump photo By Michael R. Sisak, David B. Caruso, Associated Press At least 16 files disappeared from the Justice Department’s public webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein — including a photograph showing President Donald Trump — less than a day after they were posted, with no explanation from the government… Continue reading
Dec 20 Watch 5:32 Justice Department's heavily redacted Epstein file release draws criticism from lawmakers By John Yang, Satvi Sunkara, Laine Immell Overnight, the Justice Department released hundreds more heavily redacted pages of material it had gathered on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. They come in addition to the thousands of pages released Friday, but what has been made public so far… Continue watching
Dec 19 Watch 8:15 DOJ begins releasing Epstein files, with many heavily redacted By Liz Landers, Doug Adams Late Friday afternoon, the Justice Department began releasing thousands of pages of files and communications related to Jeffrey Epstein. The new documents include photos, call logs, court filings and more. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports on the release and… Continue watching
Dec 19 See photos and documents from the latest Epstein file release By Liz Landers The material comes after a yearlong bipartisan push for the government to release its files on the Epstein investigation. Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson both initially sought to block or delay the effort. But Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif,… Continue reading
Dec 19 Justice Department begins releasing long-awaited Epstein investigation files By Michael R. Sisak, Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press The Justice Department on Friday began releasing its files on Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender and wealthy financier known for his connections to some of the world’s most influential people, including Donald Trump, who as president had tried to… Continue reading
Dec 19 Justice Department faces deadline to release Epstein investigation files By Michael R. Sisak, Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press The Justice Department faces a Friday deadline to release its files on Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender and wealthy financier known for his connections to some of the world’s most influential people, including Donald Trump, who as president had… Continue reading
Dec 17 Jack Smith tells lawmakers his team developed 'proof beyond a reasonable doubt' against Trump By Eric Tucker, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The private deposition before the House Judiciary Committee gives the former special counsel his first chance to face questions, albeit behind closed doors, about a pair of investigations into Trump that resulted in since-abandoned criminal charges. Continue reading
Dec 15 DOJ and California go to court over new congressional map designed to favor Democrats By Trân Nguyễn, Michael R. Blood, Associated Press California voters decisively approved the map last month. The Justice Department has accused California of racial gerrymandering by favoring Hispanic voters. Continue reading
Dec 11 Justice Department fails twice to re-indict New York Attorney General James, AP source says By Alanna Durkin Richer, Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press A grand jury declined for a second time in a week to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday in another major blow to the Justice Department’s efforts to prosecute the president’s political opponents. Continue reading
Dec 11 Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from immigration detention after judge orders his release By Travis Loller, John Seewer, Marc Levy, Associated Press U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis in Maryland earlier Thursday ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement to let Abrego Garcia go immediately, writing that federal authorities had detained him again after his return to the United States without any legal basis. Continue reading