Politics May 18 DOJ creates $1.8 billion fund that could compensate 'targeted' Trump allies By Ali Rogin, Doug Adams
Politics May 18 Watch 10:01 'There's an obsession there,' Comey says of Trump after 2nd indictment Former FBI Director James Comey faces a trial on charges he threatened President Trump’s life. The case stems from an Instagram post of shells spelling out “86 47.” It is the second indictment against him and one of several investigations… By Geoff Bennett, Jonah Anderson
Politics Apr 28 Watch 4:00 James Comey indicted over social media post Trump's DOJ says crossed a line Former FBI director James Comey has once again been indicted by the Department of Justice. It's the second time the Trump administration has attempted to prosecute him. The latest is connected to a post Comey shared last year of seashells… By Ali Rogin, Ali Schmitz
Nation Mar 31 3 FBI agents fired after investigating Trump file class action suit alleging retribution campaign The three agents were fired last October and November in what they say was a “retribution campaign” targeting them for their work on the investigation into Trump. By Eric Tucker, Associated Press
Nation Feb 26 Watch 5:35 Trump administration halts Minnesota Medicaid funds over fraud allegations Vice President JD Vance announced that the federal government would withhold $259 million in Medicaid funding for Minnesota due to concerns about fraud. The state and its welfare fraud scandals have become a target for the Trump administration, and Gov. By Geoff Bennett, Sam Lane
Feb 17 Watch 5:04 How Trump and Bondi transformed the DOJ to push his agenda and challenge detractors By Ali Rogin, Ali Schmitz After she was confirmed, Attorney General Pam Bondi told lawyers at the Department of Justice that it was their job to “zealously advance, protect and defend” the policies of the U.S. as set by the president. It was an example… Continue watching
Jan 30 Watch 4:51 FBI raid of election offices ignites debate over voting security and federal authority By Geoff Bennett, Doug Adams The FBI’s move to execute a warrant at voting offices in Fulton County, Georgia, and the presence of Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard have ignited a fierce debate over election security and federal authority. Geoff Bennett discussed more with… Continue watching
Jan 26 Treasury Department ends Booz Allen Hamilton contracts after leak of Trump's tax returns By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press The Treasury Department has cut contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton after a former contractor leaked tax information about wealthy individuals, including Donald Trump. Continue reading
Nov 13 Watch 5:22 U.S. attorney prosecuting Comey and James faces legal challenge over her appointment By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura President Trump’s Justice Department was on defense in a northern Virginia courtroom. A judge is weighing whether to disqualify the U.S. attorney pursuing charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. That prosecutor, Lindsay… Continue watching
Nov 05 Judge in Comey case scolds prosecutors, orders them to produce records from probe By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The judge in the criminal case of former FBI Director James Comey says he’s concerned the Justice Department’s position has been to “indict first" and investigate second. Continue reading