Judge blocks Seattle law banning police use of pepper spray
A federal judge late Friday blocked Seattle’s new law prohibiting police from using pepper spray, blast balls and similar weapons…
New Yorkers ‘no longer trust the police,’ state attorney general says
Two weeks of protests and unrest in New York City after the death of George Floyd only intensified the overwhelming…
FBI warns of fraudulent COVID-19 antibody tests
It is only one of the virus-related scams noted recently. June 30, 2020, 4:03 PM 5 min read 5 min…
Michael Flynn’s case ordered dismissed after appeals court overrules judge
The surprise ruling came as the trial judge had questioned the DOJ’s move. June 24, 2020, 3:10 PM 7 min…
Bolton calls Trump’s alleged pursuit of personal over national interest ‘disturbing’
John Bolton, President Donald Trump‘s third and longest-serving national security adviser, on Wednesday defended himself against criticism he should have…
Former NYC detective recommends ‘throwing out the book’ on police training
A retired top New York City detective is recommending “throwing out the book” on training for would-be police officers across…
DOJ aims to stop publication of book in new lawsuit against John Bolton
The Justice Department filed a civil lawsuit Tuesday against former national security adviser John Bolton seeking to prevent the publication…
NY prosecutors request testimony from Prince Andrew as part of Jeffrey Epstein investigation
The royal has provided “zero cooperation,” an attorney says. June 8, 2020, 3:26 PM 5 min read 5 min read…
FBI says its top lawyer is leaving the bureau
The FBI’s top lawyer, Dana Boente, is leaving the bureau May 31, 2020, 1:09 AM 3 min read 3 min…
Man charged for allegedly threatening attorney of Ukraine whistleblower
The man wrote to attorney Mark Zaid calling him a “traitor.” February 20, 2020, 6:28 PM 4 min read Federal…
Pompeo, Mnuchin detail new sanctions on top Iranian officials
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin detailed new sanctions on Iran at the White House Friday…
In reversal, prosecutors recommend up to 6 months prison time for former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn
Flynn had previously cooperated with prosecutors but then stopped. January 7, 2020, 8:14 PM 5 min read Federal prosecutors reversed…
Former FBI agent Peter Strzok claims government violated his privacy, free speech rights
He argues the Justice Department improperly released his text messages. December 31, 2019, 8:52 PM 7 min read Former FBI…
DOJ watchdog defends Russia investigation report against AG Barr’s criticism
Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz on Wednesday faced tough questioning from lawmakers on both sides of the Senate…
Prosecutors ask for bail to be revoked for Rudy Giuliani associate Lev Parnas
Lev Parnas was arrested on Oct. 9. December 11, 2019, 11:51 PM 3 min read Federal prosecutors in New York…
2 Russian nationals indicted by DOJ in alleged massive hacking and bank fraud scheme
Two Russian nationals have been indicted on bank fraud and international computer hacking charges over an alleged decade-long scheme that…
Justice Clarence Thomas rebukes Biden-led confirmation hearings in new film
Justice Clarence Thomas is joining public criticism of Joe Biden whose handling of Thomas’ 1991 Supreme Court confirmation hearings when…
What you need to know about the Trump impeachment hearings: A quid pro quo and Trump’s defense
As public hearings start this week in the House impeachment inquiry, here’s everything you need to know about allegations against…
Kamala Harris drops out, then rejoins HBCU event after Trump honor
Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., announced that she would no longer appear at a scheduled event at a historically black college…
Despite 4-month decline, unauthorized border crossings nearing 1 million
Despite a decline of more than 60% over the last four months, the number of unauthorized migrants stopped at the…
Judge blocks Trump plan that would have allowed indefinite detention of migrant families
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration’s plan that would have allowed the government to detain undocumented migrant…
Felicity Huffman sentenced to 14 days in prison for ‘Varsity Blues’ college scam
“Desperate Housewives” star Felicity Huffman has been sentenced to 14 days in prison for federal crimes stemming from the massive…
Trump is facing 2 emoluments lawsuits: Here’s what to know
President Donald Trump’s apparent push to host next year’s G7 summit at his Doral property in Miami, Florida, immediately prompted…
Jewish Brooklyn man violently attacked in possible hate crime
A 63-year-old Jewish man was attacked in a Brooklyn park Tuesday morning, prompting a reward for information about his attacker.…
Justice Department to seek death penalty against Tree of Life shooting suspect
The Justice Department has filed its intent to seek the death penalty for Robert Bowers, who is accused of killing…
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg treated for new pancreatic cancer
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was recently treated for a “localized malignant tumor” on her pancreas, a court spokesperson…
Jeffrey Epstein, accused sex trafficker, dies by suicide: Officials
Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced millionaire who was facing federal sex trafficking charges, died by suicide early Saturday, law enforcement sources…
American charged with joining ISIS after capture in Syria
An American citizen captured in Syria has been charged by federal prosecutors in Dallas, Texas, for allegedly joining the terrorist…
Read the full text of Robert Mueller’s opening statement to Congress
Former special counsel Robert Mueller made his first comments during a highly-anticipated congressional hearing about his team’s investigation into Russian…
Trump administration issues new rule on asylum seekers from Central American countries
The Trump administration announced on Monday it would limit who could apply for asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border, a move…
Trump announces end of fight to add citizenship question to census
President Donald Trump announced Thursday he is backing down from his effort to include a citizenship question on the 2020…
Acosta defends his role in Epstein plea deal, offers no apology to victims
Labor Secretary Alex Acosta on Wednesday defended his decision to negotiate a plea deal with convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein in…
Federal grand jury investigating GOP fundraiser, former Trump inaugural vice chair: Sources
A New York-based federal grand jury is investigating whether Elliott Broidy, a wealthy Republican fundraiser and former co-chair of finance…
Rep. Justin Amash announces he’s quitting Republican Party in op-ed
Rep. Justin Amash, the lone Republican in Congress to open up impeachment talk against President Donald Trump, announced on Thursday…
2020 census will be printed without citizenship question: Justice Department
A Justice Department official confirmed to ABC News on Tuesday that the 2020 census will be printed without inclusion of…
FBI warns of foreign actors trying to ‘sow discord’ in the wake of mass shootings
Houses of worship remain a vulnerable target for attacks and foreign entities could be looking to “sow discord” using the…
Feds arrest Syrian refugee accused of plotting terrorist attack on Pittsburgh church
The Department of Justice announced the arrest of a Syrian refugee on Wednesday in connection with an Islamic State-inspired terrorist…
Paul Manafort dodges possible Rikers Island transfer after rare Justice Department intervention
President Donald Trump‘s former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, has been spared from an expected transfer to Rikers Island jail in…
Democrats vote to hold Barr, Ross in contempt after Trump asserts privilege over census documents
The House Oversight Committee voted Wednesday to recommend the full House hold Attorney General Bill Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur…
House Democrats vote to take Barr, McGahn to court to enforce subpoenas
House Democrats on Tuesday took their most forceful action to date against the Trump administration’s refusal to cooperate with congressional…
Democrats inch closer to ultimate prize: Trump’s financial records
Since launching his bid for the presidency in June of 2015, Donald Trump has gone to exceptional lengths to keep…
‘American Taliban’ John Walker Lindh released from prison
John Walker Lindh was released from prison Thursday after more than 17 years behind bars on charges of providing support…
Trump expected to name Ken Cuccinelli to immigration ‘czar’ role
President Donald Trump is expected to tap immigration-hardliner and former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli to a new immigration-focused role…
House Democrats to pursue contempt against McGahn after former White House counsel fails to testify
Former White House counsel Don McGahn, as expected, failed to show at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday morning…
FBI Director Wray splits with Attorney General Barr on use of ‘spying’ to describe bureau’s investigations
In testimony before members of the Senate on Tuesday, FBI Director Chris Wray appeared to split with Attorney General Bill…
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein submits resignation letter
Deputy attorney general Rod Rosenstein submitted his resignation letter to President Donald Trump on Monday, setting an end date of…