Attorney General William Barr has authorized U.S. attorneys to pursue “substantial allegations” of voting irregularities during the 2020 elections, contradicting longstanding Justice Department practice of not taking steps that could impact the results…
Author: Kristine Phillips, USA TODAY
‘A lot of chaos’: Trump’s rhetoric, a global pandemic and a tsunami of lawsuits complicate 2020 election
Voters should accept that election results may not be known on Election Night and that does not indicate fraud, experts say.
Ex-CIA chief John Brennan interviewed for 8 hours as part of Durham’s review of Russia probe
Brennan was told he isn’t under criminal investigation, according to his spokesman.
2nd Circuit appeals court declines – for now – to block ruling requiring disclosure of Trump’s tax returns
A federal judge on Thursday rejected Trump’s latest effort to block a grand jury subpoena for his tax returns.
Feds seize millions of dollars in cryptocurrency raised by major terrorist groups, DOJ says
The Justice Department said al-Qaeda, the Islamic State and the al-Qassam Brigades solicited cryptocurrency donations to fund their terror activities.
Michael Cohen was sent back to prison as a retaliatory act over tell-all book about Trump, federal judge rules
A federal judge ordered that Michael Cohen be released back to home confinement by Friday.
Former veteran hospital nursing assistant charged with murder in string of insulin deaths
Reta Mays is facing seven second-degree murder charges.
Sen. Lindsey Graham said he will call Robert Mueller to testify before his committee
Robert Mueller broke his yearlong silence Saturday, penning an op-ed that defends the Russia investigation and the prosecution of Roger Stone.
Attorney General Barr creates task force to investigate anti-government extremists
The Justice Department is taking aim at extremist groups that officials said sowed chaos during protests over the death of George Floyd.
Career Justice Department attorneys tell Congress leadership abused its power in Roger Stone case, other investigations
Two career attorneys at the Justice Department offered blistering criticisms of the agency’s leadership during testimonies in Congress.