Politics Dec 23 Ex-police officer convicted of lying about leaking confidential information to Proud Boys leader Tarrio By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press
Politics Mar 05 New obstruction of justice crimes levied against Sen. Menendez in rewritten indictment The new charges enlarged an indictment that already says the couple conspired with three businessmen to accept bribes of gold bars, cash and a luxury car in return for the senator's help in projects pursued by the businessmen. By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press
Nation Aug 31 Watch 7:45 Justice Department alleges Trump attempted to obstruct federal probe of documents The legal fight over the FBI search of former President Trump's estate in Florida takes a new turn as the Department of Justice says classified materials were removed and concealed at Mar-a-Lago, possibly amounting to obstruction of justice. In response,…
Nation Aug 12 Watch 9:28 FBI retrieved top secret documents from Trump’s Florida home A federal judge on Friday unsealed and made public the search warrant for former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. A review of the warrant reveals that the FBI collected more than 20 boxes of items, including some material classified as top…
Politics Jul 25 Watch 6:28 The 3 key points Rep. Jeffries took away from Mueller’s testimony The Wednesday testimony of former special counsel Robert Mueller disappointed some House Democrats. In the aftermath, they are considering options -- and remain divided on impeachment. New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, chair of the House Democratic Caucus, talks to Judy…
Jun 12 Harris says as president she would pursue Trump obstruction case By Associated Press The presidential candidate said if Trump isn't impeached and she wins the White House, the Justice Department should purse an obstruction case based on the findings from special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation. Continue reading
May 21 Watch 8:08 Why Rep. Raskin says he’s changed his mind on impeaching Trump The showdown over the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches continued to play out Tuesday on Capitol Hill, as Congress again sought answers from the White House, and the Trump administration declined to provide them. Lisa Desjardins… Continue watching
May 07 Watch 7:28 Why hundreds of former federal prosecutors disagree with Barr over Mueller report The Mueller report continues to generate legal debate. Several hundred former federal prosecutors published a statement this week asserting that President Trump would have been charged with obstruction of justice, were he not the sitting president. William Brangham talks to… Continue watching
Apr 23 Watch 7:16 Mueller report reveals how Trump’s advisers protected his presidency by saying no Nearly half of the Mueller report focuses on whether President Trump obstructed justice. Though it does not reach a definitive conclusion, it makes clear that Trump was sometimes protected by his advisers’ unwillingness to yield to his demands. Yamiche Alcindor… Continue watching
Apr 18 AP fact check: What Barr said about releasing the Mueller report By Hope Yen, Associated Press Attorney General William Barr is distorting the facts when it comes to releasing special counsel Robert Mueller's report in the Russia investigation, an AP analysis finds. Continue reading