Politics Feb 11 WATCH: Pam Bondi appears at House Judiciary Committee hearing on Justice Department oversight By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Associated Press
Politics Feb 02 Watch 7:39 Former federal prosecutor analyzes legal questions over the DOJ's Epstein files release For a closer look at legal issues surrounding the Justice Department’s latest release of Epstein files, Geoff Bennett speaks with Barbara McQuade, a former federal prosecutor and a professor at the University of Michigan Law School. By Geoff Bennett, Doug Adams
Nation Jan 31 The latest Epstein files release includes famous names and new details about an earlier investigation The documents released Friday include Epstein’s communications with former White House advisers, an NFL team co-owner and billionaires including Bill Gates and Elon Musk. By Eric Tucker, Michael R. Sisak and Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press
Politics Nov 21 7 things to know about the Justice Department's Epstein files After months of rancor and recriminations, Congress has passed and President Donald Trump has signed legislation compelling the Justice Department to give the public everything it has on Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s a look at what’s expected to be made public, what isn’t, and how… By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press
Politics Aug 20 Trump calls on Federal Reserve official to resign after ally accuses her of mortgage fraud Bill Pulte, director of the agency that oversees mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, urged the Justice Department to investigate Cook, who was appointed to the Fed's governing board by former president Joe Biden in 2022. By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Jul 23 House subcommittee votes 8-2 to subpoena Justice Department for Epstein files By Stephen Groves, Matt Brown, Associated Press A House subcommittee on Wednesday voted to subpoena the Department of Justice for files in the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein after Democrats successfully goaded GOP lawmakers to defy President Donald Trump and Republican leadership to support the action. Continue reading
Jul 20 Former prosecutors say request to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts likely to disappoint By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press A Justice Department request to unseal grand jury transcripts in the prosecution of chronic sexual abuser Jeffrey Epstein and his former girlfriend is unlikely to produce much, if anything, to satisfy the public’s appetite for new revelations about the financier’s crimes, former federal prosecutors… Continue reading
Jul 18 Justice Department asks federal court to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts By Alanna Durkin Richer, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press The Justice Department asked a federal court on Friday to unseal grand jury transcripts in Jeffrey Epstein’s case at the direction of President Donald Trump amid a firestorm over the administration's handling of records related to the wealthy financier. Continue reading
May 01 Justice Department lawyers struggle to win over judges in legal challenges to Trump's agenda By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press The Trump administration's effort to reshape American civil society, including a crackdown on illegal immigration and downsizing of the federal government, is encountering resistance from judges across a broad spectrum of philosophical leanings… Continue reading
Feb 13 Federal prosecutor resigns after refusing DOJ order to drop NYC Mayor Adams' corruption case By Larry Neumeister, Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The top federal prosecutor in Manhattan resigned Thursday after refusing a Justice Department order to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Before quitting, Danielle Sassoon told President Donald Trump's new attorney general that she was “confident”… Continue reading