Jeff Mordock

Democrats threaten to impeach William Barr over John Durham Russia probe

Democrats are turning up the heat on William P. Barr, accusing the attorney general of trying to influence the November presidential election and threatening impeachment after he gave a fiery speech last week lambasting career federal prosecutors.

September 20, 2020

Media turns a blind eye on attacks on Republicans by increasingly bellicose ‘hard left’

A disturbing increase in threats and violence aimed at Republicans has stoked fears that the American political process is crumbling, which conservatives blame on the left fanning anti-Trump fervor into an out-of-control political blaze.

September 20, 2020

Bethann Marie Wallace arrested, charged with threatening Republican Rep. John Katko

A woman was arrested and charged Friday with threatening to kill Rep. John Katko, New York Republican.

September 18, 2020

Key House Democrats demand DOJ inspector general investigate Barr

The Democratic chairpersons of four key House committees on Friday asked the Justice Department's internal watchdog to investigate whether U.S. Attorney John Durham's probe into the Russian collusion investigation is being used for partisan gain ahead of the November election.

September 18, 2020

Texas man sentenced to 40 years in prison for trying to rape, kill, eat child

A Texas man was sentenced to 40 years in prison for attempting to arrange a liaison where he would rape, kill and eat a 13-year-old girl.

September 18, 2020

Steve Cohen, Democratic congressman, calls for an impeachment inquiry into AG William Barr

Rep. Steve Cohen, in a blistering op-ed published Friday, called on Congress to convene an impeachment inquiry into Attorney General William P. Barr.

September 18, 2020

Lev Parnas, Rudy Giuliani associate, David Correia face fraud charges in New York

Federal prosecutors in Manhattan filed new charges Thursday against Lev Parnas, a former associate of Rudy Giuliani, who was indicted last October on campaign finance allegations.

September 17, 2020

William Barr puts Justice Department prosecutors on notice

Attorney General William P. Barr went on the attack against Justice Department career prosecutors this week, comparing them to preschoolers and to accusing them of going rogue in trying to score political scalps.

September 17, 2020

Senate Democrats call on DOJ inspector general to review Durham probe

Senate Judiciary Democrats on Thursday called on the Justice Department inspector general to investigate whether a probe by U.S. Attorney John Durham into the early stages of the Russia probe has been tainted by political interference.

September 17, 2020

U.S. attorney pushes back against report saying AG Barr weighed charging Seattle mayor

The U.S. attorney for Seattle late Wednesday night forcefully denied a story in The New York Times alleging Attorney General William P. Barr asked federal prosecutors to mull criminal charges against Mayor Jenny Durkan.

September 17, 2020

William Barr criticizes Justice Department prosecutors, asserts authority to overrule decisions

Attorney General William Barr criticized his own Justice Department in a fiery speech Wednesday night, accusing them of "headhunting" high-profile targets while insisting he has absolute authority to overrule line prosecutors.

September 16, 2020

Barr told prosecutors to charge violent protesters with sedition: Report

Attorney General William P. Barr told federal prosecutors last week to charge violent demonstrators with a range of offenses, including sedition, a charge usually reserved for someone plotting to overthrow the government, according to a report Wednesday.

September 16, 2020

Senate committee approves subpoenas, depositions for Obama DOJ officials

The Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee voted along party lines Wednesday to authorize subpoenas for Obama-era Justice Department officials, including Andrew McCabe and Bruce Ohr, for its probes into the origins of the FBI's Russia collusion investigation and the "unmasking" of former Trump adviser Michael Flynn.

September 16, 2020

Teen killed in Minneapolis identified as intern for Republican congressional candidate Lacy Johnson

A teenager who was shot and killed in north Minneapolis earlier this week was identified Tuesday as a member of a Republican congressional candidate's campaign.

September 15, 2020

Two men charged with hacking U.S. websites in response to killing of Iranian general

Federal prosecutors filed criminal charges Tuesday against two hackers, accusing them of damaging "multiple websites" across the United States in retaliation for the January drone strike that killed an Iranian general.

September 15, 2020

DOJ opens criminal investigation into John Bolton’s book: Reports

The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into whether the publication of former National Security Adviser John R. Bolton's book disclosed classified information, according to multiple news reports.

September 15, 2020

William Barr’s delays hampered BOP response to drones delivering prison contraband: DOJ IG

Drones delivering contraband to federal inmates pose a major security risk, but delays by the office of Attorney General William P. Barr hindered the Bureau of Prisons' ability to combat the threat, a Justice Department watchdog said Tuesday.

September 15, 2020

Republicans targeted with violence, threats as Election Day looms

A disturbing increase in threats and violence aimed at Republicans has stoked fears that the American political process is crumbling, which conservatives blame on the left fanning anti-Trump fervor into an out-of-control political blaze.

September 14, 2020

Nora Dannehy, top aide in Durham investigation, abruptly resigns: Report

A Connecticut prosecutor who is a top aide to U.S. Attorney John Durham in his investigation into the origins of the Russian collusion probe has abruptly resigned, a local newspaper reported Friday.

September 11, 2020

Ex-judge appointed to review Michael Flynn case said Donald Trump’s ‘pressure’ led to DOJ reversal

A retired federal judge appointed to review the Justice Department's push to dismiss the case against former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn said in a court filing Friday that the department's actions seem like a "corrupt, politically motivated favor" done under pressure from President Trump.

September 11, 2020