Mar 07 Watch 4:13 News Wrap: Justice Department nominee faces questions over Russia investigation By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, Rod Rosenstein, nominee for the number two position at the Justice Department, faced questioning at his confirmation hearing over investigating Russian meddling in the 2016 election. Rosenstein would oversee the probe if he's confirmed. Also,… Continue watching
Feb 15 Democrats see disparity in handling of Clinton, Russia inquiries By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Democrats who seethed at the FBI's actions last year say they're upset a law enforcement organization that so publicly discussed one probe didn't even hint at the existence of another. Continue reading
Feb 12 U.S. withdraws stay request in transgender bathroom case By Jamie Stengle, Associated Press "Our concern is that it's a very clear signal that at a minimum the Department of Justice ... will not protect transgender students."… Continue reading
Feb 09 U.S. appeals court refuses to reinstate Trump’s travel ban By Ken Thomas and Darlene Superville, Associated Press A federal appeals court in San Francisco has refused to reinstate President Donald Trump's ban on travelers from seven predominantly Muslim nations. Continue reading
Feb 07 LISTEN: Appeals court hears arguments over Trump’s immigration ban By Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press On Tuesday night, a three-judge panel from the United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in the legal battle over President Trump’s immigration ban. Continue reading
Feb 03 U.S. judge temporarily blocks Trump’s travel ban nationwide By Martha Bellisle, Associated Press White House spokesman Sean Spicer released a statement late Friday saying they "will file an emergency stay of this outrageous order and defend the executive order of the President, which we believe is lawful and appropriate." Soon after, the White… Continue reading
Feb 03 State Dept: Fewer than 60,000 visas canceled by Trump order By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press Up to 60,000 foreigners from seven majority-Muslim countries had their visas canceled after President Donald Trump's executive order blocked them from traveling to the U.S., the State Department said Friday. Continue reading
Jan 31 WATCH: Dems use obscure rule to delay Sessions vote as attorney general By Alan Fram, Associated Press Republicans are muscling more of President Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees to the cusp of Senate confirmation over Democratic objections, with committees poised to advance his picks to head agencies in the thick of partisan battles over health care, legal protections,… Continue reading
Jan 30 Trump replaces acting attorney general Yates after she orders DOJ to stop defending refugee ban By Julie Pace, Associated Press Yates said in a memo Monday that she is not convinced that Trump's order is lawful, or that its defense is consistent with the department's obligation to "always seek justice and stand for what is right."… Continue reading
Jan 13 Watch 3:16 News Wrap: Justice Department finds widespread bias by Chicago police By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, the U.S. Justice Department charged that Chicago’s police have been violating people’s rights for years. The department found widespread use of excessive force and racial bias against blacks and Latinos. Also, President-elect Donald Trump aimed… Continue watching