Jun 09 WATCH: Special Counsel Jack Smith speaks after Justice Department unseals Trump indictment By Associated Press “Adherence to the rule of law is a bedrock principle of the Department of Justice and our nation’s commitment to the rule of law sets an example for the world,” Smith said. Continue reading
Jun 09 WATCH: Justice Department releases Trump indictment | PBS NewsHour Special Coverage The indictment paints an unmistakably damning portrait of Trump’s treatment of sensitive information, accusing him of willfully defying Justice Department demands to return documents he had taken from the White House to Mar-a-Lago. Continue reading
Jun 08 Trump indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents By Eric Tucker, Jill Colvin, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Donald Trump says he’s been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate, igniting a federal prosecution that is arguably the most perilous of multiple legal threats against the former president as he seeks to reclaim the… Continue reading
Jun 05 Trump lawyers meet with Justice Department officials as charging decision nears in Mar-a-Lago case By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Trump lawyers two weeks ago requested a meeting with Attorney General Merrick Garland to raise concerns about what they alleged was prosecutorial misconduct and overreach by the team led by special counsel Jack Smith. Continue reading
May 17 Justice Department watchdog finds U.S. attorney in Massachusetts tried to influence DA election By Alanna Durkin Richer, Lindsay Whitehurst, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The inspector general says Rachael Rollins tried to use her position to influence the outcome of a race for Boston's district attorney by leaking information aimed at sabotaging the campaign of her preferred candidate's rival. Continue reading
Apr 13 Justice Department 'getting close' to identifying classified document leaker, says Biden By Darlene Superville, Colleen Long, Associated Press It was the first time Biden has commented about the possible release of Pentagon documents that were posted on several social media sites. Continue reading
Apr 09 Watch 6:27 What we know about the classified document leak revealing U.S. spy secrets By William Brangham, Andrew Corkery More details are emerging about an apparent leak of U.S. intelligence documents onto social media. With a Justice Department investigation underway, The Washington Post is reporting that these files, many seemingly from the Pentagon, provide details about the war in… Continue watching
Apr 08 Watch 3:03 News Wrap: Justice Department probes potential leak of Pentagon documents In our news wrap Saturday, access to the abortion drug mifepristone is up in the air after dueling rulings from two federal judges, the DOJ launched an investigation into a potential leak of Pentagon documents detailing aid to Ukraine, China… Continue watching
Feb 16 Grand jury in Trump election probe believes some witnesses lied under oath By Kate Brumback, Associated Press A special grand jury that investigated efforts by then-President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn his election loss in Georgia is expressing concerns that "one or more witnesses" called to testify may have lied under oath. Continue reading
Jan 13 Justice Department finalizes tighter regulations on gun stabilizing braces By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The Justice Department is finalizing tighter regulations on guns with accessories known as stabilizing braces, a gun-control action touted by President Joe Biden after the devices were used in mass shootings. Continue reading