May. 12, 2017 10:31 p.m. EDT
News: The FBI shortlist, a new voter fraud commission and Trump & McConnell's unlikely partnership
President Trump is already interviewing possible replacements for ousted FBI Director James Comey. NBC Justice Department correspondent Pete Williams reports on the shortlist. The president also signed an executive order establishing a voter fraud commission and is set to go on his first overseas trip next week to Saudi Arabia, Israel and the Vatican. Can he reset relations with world leaders?
May. 12, 2017 10:24 p.m. EDT
News: The fallout from President Trump firing the FBI director
In the days since President Trump abruptly fired FBI Director James Comey, the White House has offered many shifting reasons behind the dismissal. The big question that lawmakers are trying to figure out is how Comey's firing will impact the ongoing investigations into Russia's meddling in last year's presidential election.
May. 10, 2017 3:01 p.m. EDT
News: President Clinton Fires FBI Director
President Trump fired FBI Director James Comey Tuesday, citing his lack of trust in Comey’s ability to lead the nation’s top law enforcement agency. Critics have questioned the timing of Comey’s firing since one of the reasons given for the decision was Comey’s handling of the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s emails. The last time a president fired the FBI director was July 1993.
Mar. 03, 2017 9:29 p.m. EST
News: AG Jeff Sessions under fire amid new questions about Trump administration ties to Russia
Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself from any investigation into Russia's communication with Trump campaign officials during the 2016 election. Sessions had two conversations with Russia's ambassador last year, which he did not disclose in his confirmation hearing. Can the White House turn the page from the ongoing questions about Russia meddling in the election?
Feb. 17, 2017 9:50 p.m. EST
News: FBI director briefs Intel Committee, Trump address Congressional Black Caucus and VP Pence's role in the White House
During his first press conference, President Trump had a much-discussed interaction with reporter April Ryan who asked the president if he intended to consult the Congressional Black Caucus about his urban agenda. Plus, in the aftermath of the firing, Dan Balz discusses the role of Vice President Mike Pence in the White House and as a liaison to Congress.
Jul. 08, 2016 9:18 p.m. EDT
News: Fatal shootings revive questions of race and policing, FBI closes Clinton email probe and Trump meets with GOP Congress
Five police officers were killed in a sniper attack in Dallas during a protest following two police shootings of black men in Minnesota and Louisiana this week, and political leaders were once again trying to respond to the tragedy. But action in Congress remains unlikely. Plus, FBI Director James Comey recommended no charges for Hillary Clinton in use of a private email server.
May. 13, 2016 9:12 p.m. EDT
News: Trump, Ryan try to unify the Republican Party while Clinton fights a two-front campaign. And the fight over transgender rights.
Donald Trump met with Republican leaders in Washington including House Speaker Paul Ryan to begin to unite the GOP after a contentious primary campaign. Meanwhile Hillary Clinton fights a two-front battle -- fighting off her Democratic challenger Bernie Sanders, who has gotten momentum in late-voting state, while trying to turn her attention the November election and Donald Trump.
Feb. 18, 2016 11:04 a.m. EST
News: Judge’s order to Apple over attacker phone encryption unlocks privacy concerns
Since the San Bernardino attack, the FBI has been trying to read the contents of a cell phone used by attacker Syed Farook, made impossible by encryption. Now Apple CEO Tim Cook is rejecting a federal court order to create software to unlock the device. Gwen Ifill talks to Stewart Baker, former assistant secretary of Homeland Security, and Nate Cardozo of the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
Dec. 16, 2015 11:09 a.m. EST
News: Baltimore braces as Freddie Gray jury wrestles with a deadlock
The jury in the first trial on the death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray returned after two days of deliberations to say they are deadlocked. Gray’s fatal injuries while in Baltimore police custody exposed deep cracks in the city’s criminal justice system and sparked protests. Gwen Ifill speaks to Juliet Linderman of the Associated Press about the charges against Officer William Porter.
Oct. 09, 2015 10:35 a.m. EDT
News: U.S. at a unique time in history for justice reform, says Attorney General Lynch
As attorney general, Loretta Lynch leads the Justice Department amid a spike in violent crime in several major U.S. cities, as well as national outcry over police-involved shootings. Gwen Ifill sits down with Lynch to discuss better transparency on law enforcement data, finding solutions for reducing mass incarceration and the national conversation about race and police-involved shootings.
