The probe focuses on a call Trump made to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, urging him to “find 11,780 votes” for him to win the state.
Author: Kevin Johnson, USA TODAY
New York AG subpoenas Ivanka Trump, Don Jr. in fraud inquiry into family business
The subpoenas issued to Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr., are part of ongoing civil fraud inquiry examining Trump Organization.
DOJ sues Texas in voting rights lawsuit, alleging discrimination against Black and Latino voters
Attorney General Merrick Garland said the state’s redistricting maps dilute the voting strength of Black and Latino residents.
DHS inspector general declines review of horse-mounted agents in Haitian migrant confrontation
DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas had vowed a swift inquiry into the actions of mounted Border Patrol agents who confronted Haitian migrants.
Ex-DOJ official Jeffrey Clark declines to answer questions from Jan. 6 panel
The former Justice official had been subpoenaed to discuss his efforts to enlist the department in an effort to sow doubt in election results.
DOJ targets Texas again; lawsuit challenges voting restrictions in new state law
The federal lawsuit contends that the Texas law violates the Voting Rights Act by restricting some voters from seeking help to cast their ballots.
Capitol Police officer charged with obstruction in January 6 case
Veteran officer assigned to K-9 unit during insurrection allegedly told a rioter to remove evidence he was inside the Capitol.
Navy engineer, wife detained on espionage charges, allegedly concealed nuclear sub secrets in peanut butter sandwich
Jonathan and Diana Toebbe, who allegedly hid data cards in a peanut butter sandwich and gum wrapper for a foreign nation, could face life in prison.
Justice Department investigating Georgia state prisons after 44 inmate deaths, LGBT assaults
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke said the inquiry was sparked by alarming reports of prisoner-on-prisoner attacks, along with staff assaults.
Supreme Court halts re-start of Trump era ‘remain in Mexico’ policy
The policy would have forced the government to reinstate a Trump-era policy forcing thousands to wait in Mexico while seeking asylum in the U.S.