Jan 28 Acting AG Whitaker says Mueller’s probe is ‘close to being completed’ By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker says he's been "fully briefed" on the special counsel's investigation. Continue reading
Jan 28 WATCH: Justice Department files charges against tech giant Huawei By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press A 13-count indictment was unsealed Monday in New York charging Huawei, two of its affiliates and a top executive at the company. Continue reading
Jan 15 Acting Attorney General Whitaker to testify before Congress By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker has agreed to testify before a House panel on Feb. 8. Continue reading
Jan 15 WATCH: ‘I make the decision,’ Barr said on whether he’d recuse himself from Mueller probe By Associated Press Attorney general nominee William Barr says he would seek the advice of career Justice Department ethics officials about whether he should recuse himself from overseeing special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation. Continue reading
Jan 14 Supreme Court declines to engage with dispute over Whitaker appointment By Associated Press The justices on Monday rejected an appeal in a case dealing with gun rights that also included a challenge to President Donald Trump's appointment of Matthew Whitaker to temporarily lead the Justice Department. Continue reading
Dec 07 Trump says he’ll nominate William Barr for attorney general By Jill Colvin, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Donald Trump says he will nominate William Barr, former President George H.W. Bush's attorney general, to serve in the same role. Continue reading
Nov 21 Acting AG Matthew Whitaker earned nearly $1 million from right-leaning nonprofit By Associated Press Whitaker's appointment has been criticized by Democrats who have challenged its constitutionality and are concerned that he will interfere with special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation. Continue reading
Nov 19 Watch 5:41 News Wrap: Democratic senators ask judge to remove acting AG Whitaker In our News Wrap Monday, firefighters in California have gained ground on the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century. At least 77 people have died, with just under 1,000 still missing. Also, three Democratic senators asked a federal judge to… Continue watching
Nov 19 Watch 7:33 How Pelosi battle reflects Democratic frustration over leadership ‘bottleneck’ Two weeks after Election Day, Democrats have increased their gains in the House, but Republicans secured additional victories in Senate and governors' races. Were these results indicative solely of sentiment toward President Trump, or broader ideological trends? And what's the… Continue watching
Nov 19 3 Democratic senators sue over Matthew Whitaker’s appointment as attorney general By Eric Tucker, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Whitaker was chief of staff to Attorney General Jeff Sessions and was elevated to the top job after Sessions was ousted by President Donald Trump on Nov. 7. Continue reading