Jan 26 Watch 4:14 News Wrap: U.S. economy shows new signs of slowing after repeated interest rate hikes In our news wrap Thursday, the U.S. economy shows new signs of slowing after repeated interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, 11 people died in Ukraine during a wave of Russian missile and drone attacks, the FBI says it… Continue watching
Jan 24 WATCH: Justice Department sues Google, alleges digital advertising dominance harms competition By Eric Tucker, Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press The government alleges that Google’s plan to assert dominance has been to “neutralize or eliminate” rivals through acquisitions and to force advertisers to use its products by making it difficult to use competitors’ products. Continue reading
Jan 21 DOJ investigating Abbott plant at the center of 2022 baby formula shortage By Associated Press The U.S. Justice Department is investigating the Abbott Laboratories infant formula plant in Michigan that was shut down for months last year due to contamination, the company confirmed. Continue reading
Jan 18 WATCH: Justice Department announces arrest of Russian cryptocurrency founder By Eric Tucker, Josh Boak, Associated Press A Russian national who founded a cryptocurrency exchange that the Justice Department says became a haven for the proceeds of criminal activity has been arrested, federal officials said Wednesday. Continue reading
Dec 19 Watch 7:40 Next steps for criminal referrals against Trump and allies What are the next steps for the Jan. 6 committee's criminal referrals against former President Donald Trump and his allies to the Department of Justice? Mary McCord of Georgetown University's Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection and Jamil Jaffer of… Continue watching
Dec 19 Watch 8:31 Amy Walter and Annie Linskey on the high-stakes week ahead for Congress Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Annie Linskey of the Wall Street Journal join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including a high-stakes week ahead in Congress, the Jan. 6 committee report and… Continue watching
Dec 06 Department of Justice subpoenas election officials in states Trump disputed in 2020 By Scott Bauer, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Special counsel Jack Smith has subpoenaed local election officials in Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona and Pennsylvania. Continue reading
Dec 01 Federal appeals court halts special master review of Trump's Mar-a-lago documents By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The decision by the three-judge panel represents a significant win for federal prosecutors, clearing the way for them to use as part of their investigation the entire tranche of documents seized during an Aug. 8 FBI search of Mar-a-Lago. Continue reading
Nov 30 WATCH: Garland holds briefing on conviction of Oath Keeper leader for seditious conspiracy By Alanna Durkin Richer, Lindsay Whitehurst, Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press Tuesday verdict, while not a total win for the Justice Department, gives momentum to investigators just as the newly named special counsel ramps up his probe into key aspects of the insurrection fueled by Trump’s lies of a stolen election. Continue reading
Nov 19 Watch 6:15 What the appointment of a special counsel means for Trump's legal troubles By Andrew Corkery, Claire Mufson On Friday, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland tapped longtime federal prosecutor Jack Smith as special counsel to head up investigations involving former President Donald Trump. Smith's appointment came three days after Trump launched his third run for the White House. Continue watching