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May 01

Trump, GOP states ask appeals court to kill the Affordable Care Act

By Kevin McGill, Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

Taking a harder line on health care, the Trump administration joined a coalition of Republican-led states Wednesday in asking a federal appeals court to entirely overturn former President Barack Obama's signature health care law — a decision that could leave…

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Apr 30

WATCH: William Barr testifies on Mueller report to Senate committee

By Lisa Desjardins

The attorney general's appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to highlight the partisan schism around Robert Mueller's report and the Justice Department's handling of it. Watch live starting at 10 a.m. ET in our player.

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Apr 11

The charges against Julian Assange, explained

By Meredith Lee

Here’s a look back at WikiLeaks and Julian Assange’s legal battles, and what might come next.

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Apr 10

Pelosi says Barr’s comments undermine his role

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she doesn't trust Attorney General William Barr, and she suggests his congressional testimony Wednesday undermines his independence as the nation's top law enforcement officer.

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Apr 10

Senators question Trump’s deputy attorney general nominee on lack of criminal law experience

By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

The tensest moments of Jeffrey Rosen's confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee came when he refused to firmly commit to making special counsel Robert Mueller's report on the Russia probe public.

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Mar 24

Read Attorney General Barr’s full letter on Mueller report conclusions

By Kamala Kelkar

The Justice Department released on Sunday main findings of a 22-month investigation into whether Russia interfered or colluded with President Donald Trump and his campaign during the 2016 presidential election. Read it here.

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Mar 09

Judge extends authority to more families separated at border

By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press

A federal judge who ordered that more than 2,700 children be reunited with their parents on Friday expanded his authority to potentially thousands more children who were separated at the border earlier during the Trump administration.

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Nov 07

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How will Jeff Sessions’ ouster affect the Mueller probe?

President Trump announced Wednesday afternoon in a tweet that Attorney General Jeff Sessions was out. His departure will again focus an intense spotlight on special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation. William Brangham reports, than Judy Woodruff gets reaction from White House…

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Nov 01

U.S. charges China-controlled company in trade secrets theft

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

The prosecution comes amid heightened trade tensions between China and the U.S. and as the Trump administration raises alarms that Beijing remains intent on stealing technology and inventions to gain an economic upper hand.

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Jul 26

Ryan opposes Rosenstein impeachment attempt by House conservatives, dooming it for now

By Chad Day, Associated Press

House Speaker Paul Ryan spoke out against an effort by a small group of conservatives to impeach Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein on Thursday, dooming the endeavor for now and easing a months-long standoff between House Republicans and the Justice…

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