The Justice Department is suing the state of Texas in an attempt to block the enforcement of a strict abortion law.
Author: Kevin Johnson and Kristine Phillips, USA TODAY
Did Trump break the law? President’s call to Georgia’s Raffensperger spurs demand for criminal investigation
President Trump made an hour-long phone call apparently seeking to strong-arm Georgia officials to overturn election results, which may be illegal.
Hunter Biden inquiry now weighs on president-elect’s looming attorney general nomination
The investigation into Hunter Biden’s taxes represents first test of Joe Biden’s pledge to guard the Justice Department from White House influence.
Barr names Russia prosecutor Durham as special counsel, ensures probe continues under Biden
The attorney general’s Durham move ensures that the Russia inquiry will go on under Biden’s administration.
President Trump pardons ex-natl security adviser Michael Flynn; ends three-year legal odyssey
Michael Flynn pleaded guilty three years ago to lying about his conversations with Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak.
‘Perfect storm’: Defund the police, COVID-19 lead to biggest police budget cuts in decade
Nearly half of 258 police agencies surveyed this month are reporting that funding has already been cut or is expected to be.
Judge in Michael Flynn case delaying decision on DOJ request to abandon prosecution
The judge in the Michael Flynn case is delaying a decision on the Justice Department’s request to abandon prosecution.
Shooting at Pensacola Navy base was ‘act of terrorism,’ attorney general says
Saudi pilot Mohammed Alshamrani opened fire Dec. 6 on service members at Naval Air Station Pensacola, killing three and injuring eight.
Dueling investigations? Days before inspector general’s report on FBI’s Russia investigation, Trump promotes AG probe
A report is expected to conclude FBI surveillance of a Trump campaign aide was justified. Now he’s promoting an inquiry conducted by AG William Barr.
DOJ lauds inspector general’s work in advance of highly anticipated report on Russia inquiry
Justice Department lauds inspector general’s work in advance of anticipated report on Russia inquiry, due to be released Dec. 9.