Defense linguist charged with espionage; accused of supplying U.S. intel sources to Hezbollah contact
Author: Kevin Johnson, USA TODAY
Federal judges’ association calls emergency meeting after DOJ intervenes in case of Trump ally Roger Stone
An association of federal judges has called an emergency meeting after Attorney General William Barr intervened in the case of Trump ally Roger Stone.
The code breakers: This vault is the epicenter in law enforcement’s battle to unlock encrypted smartphones
The Manhattan DA’s Office built a lab to crack passcodes of encrypted iPhones and Android smartphones seized in criminal investigations.
Feds: Prince Andrew has provided ‘zero’ assistance to U.S. authorities in Jeffrey Epstein inquiry
Prince Andrew has not responded to interview requests from the FBI and prosecutors into accused child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, feds say.
Former NFL players, including Clinton Portis, charged with defrauding league health care program
Ten ex-players were charged with defrauding the NFL’s health care program for seeking reimbursements for medical equipment that was never purchased.
Former DNI official: Trump had ‘no foundation or framework to understand limits of intelligence’ matters
The president has clashed with intelligence officials. Trump has questioned intelligence assessments that Russia interfered in the 2016 election.
Black Friday gun deals: Background checks surge as shoppers buy in response to gun control proposals
Mass shootings in Ohio & Texas have renewed calls for gun control. The National Instant Criminal Background Check System is on pace for a record year.
William Barr: Democrats’ investigations into Trump are political harassment meant to ‘sabotage’ his presidency
Attorney General William Barr said in a speech Friday that opponents of President Donald Trump are simply trying to derail his presidency.
Federal prison guards falsified records of cell checks, inmate counts
In the wake of Jeffrey Epstein’s prison suicide, investigators have discovered guards at federal prisons have falsified records.
DOJ inquiry into origins of Russia investigation has shifted to criminal probe
The move is likely to fuel suspicion among Democrats that the attorney general is providing political cover to President Trump.