Jonathan Xie plotted Trump Tower bombing, DOJ says
A 20-year-old New Jersey man is facing federal terrorism charges for threatening to blow up Trump Tower and the Israeli Consulate, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. Published May 22, 2019
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Mark Steven Domingo, Army veteran and convert to Islam, indicted for plotting L.A. terrorist attack
A federal grand jury Wednesday indicted a U.S. Army veteran on terrorism charges for allegedly planning a large-scale terror attack in Los Angeles. Published May 22, 2019
President Trump honors police, firefighters with nation’s highest honor for first responders
President Trump Wednesday presented the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor, to about a dozen police officers and firefighters across the nation. Published May 22, 2019
Justice Dept. to give less-redacted Mueller report to Senate Intelligence Committee
The Justice Department intends to make a minimally-redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller's available to all members of the Senate Intelligence Committee, according to a Wednesday court filing. Published May 22, 2019
Nancy Pelosi’s ‘cover-up’ accusation upsets delicate balance with White House
Wednesday's blow-up between President Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was dramatic on its own, but it was all the more strange because the two sides had just taken a significant step toward cooperation hours before they opened fire on each other. Published May 22, 2019
Adam Schiff, DOJ strike deal on intelligence materials; enforcement action against AG Barr on hold
House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff on Wednesday scrapped plans to take an enforcement action against Attorney General William P. Barr saying he has agreed to the Justice Department's offer to access counterintelligence materials from special counsel Robert Mueller's probe. Published May 22, 2019
Jerrold Nadler fuming after Don McGahn defies House Judiciary Committee subpoena
The Trump administration and Congress battled on three fronts Tuesday over Democrats' growing list of subpoenas demanding documents and testimony from the president's closest current and former advisors. Published May 21, 2019
William Barr rips federal judges over nationwide injunctions
Attorney General William P. Barr on Tuesday railed against federal courts issuing nationwide injunctions blocking President Trump from implementing his policies, saying they wield "unprecedented power." Published May 21, 2019
Mueller’s team reluctant to have him testify: Report
Special counsel Robert Mueller's team is reportedly hesitant to have him testify publicly before the House Judiciary Committee. Published May 21, 2019
DOJ willing to trade unredacted Mueller report if House intel committee backs off William Barr
The Justice Department on Tuesday says it's willing to work with the House intelligence committee to make more information from special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation available, but only if Chairman Adam Schiff backs down on his threat to take enforcement action against Attorney General William P. Barr. Published May 21, 2019
Matt Gaetz: ‘Compelling evidence’ FBI hid information from FISA court will be released soon
Rep. Matt Gaetz said "compelling evidence" the FBI hid crucial information from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance court is coming out in a matter of days or weeks. Published May 21, 2019
Jerrold Nadler says Trump intimidated Don McGahn
House Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler on Tuesday blasted President Trump for blocking former White House Counsel Don McGahn's scheduled appearance before his committee, defying a congressional subpoena. Published May 21, 2019
Mueller report redactions may be revealed with Flynn, Stone court cases
Two separate criminal cases playing out in Washington, D.C., could determine how much Congress and the public learn about what's concealed in special counsel Robert Mueller's 448-page report. Published May 19, 2019
Michael Flynn: Trump administration, Congress sought to obstruct Robert Mueller cooperation
People linked to the Trump administration and Congress attempted to obstruct former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn's efforts to cooperate with special counsel Robert Mueller's probe, according to court documents unsealed Thursday. Published May 16, 2019
William Barr not blocking Robert Mueller from testifying
Attorney General William P. Barr said he is not blocking special counsel Robert Mueller from testifying before the House Judiciary Committee, according to a report Thursday. Published May 16, 2019
Carter Page asks FBI to turn over documents related to death threats
Former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page this week re-upped his demand for the FBI to turn over records related to their investigation into a series of death threats he's received from an Oklahoma phone number. Published May 16, 2019
Jeffrey Rosen confirmed by Senate as DOJ’s No. 2 official
Jeffrey Rosen, President Trump's nominee to take over the Justice Department's No. 2 position, won Senate approval Thursday. Published May 16, 2019
U.S., international authorities disrupt cybercrime organization responsible for $100M in damages
A transnational criminal organization that used malware to steal more than $100 million from more than 41,000 victims has been dismantled, U.S. and international law enforcement officials said Thursday. Published May 16, 2019
FBI lawyer James Baker defends bureau’s handling of surveillance on Trump adviser Carter Page
Former FBI top lawyer James Baker said Wednesday he still has confidence in the secret warrant the bureau obtained in 2016 to conduct surveillance on Trump campaign adviser Carter Page. Published May 15, 2019
Professor: Democrats could be in for ‘world of hurt’ if they pursue contempt claim against AG Barr
House Democrats could be making a mistake if they pursue their contempt claims against Attorney General William P. Barr, a prominent law professor warned Wednesday. Published May 15, 2019
