Jeff Mordock

Michael Flynn: ‘Dark forces’ are intent on driving God out of everyday American life

Michael Flynn warns of "dark forces" promoting socialism and driving God out of America through attacks on law enforcement in an op-ed published Tuesday.

June 30, 2020

Judge temporarily halts release of Mary Trump’s book until at least July 10

A New York judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked the release of a tell-all book by President Trump's niece until at least July 10, saying it violated a 20-year confidentiality agreement.

June 30, 2020

Dina Manzo’s ex-husband accused of hiring mobster to assault her current husband

The ex-husband of a Real Housewives of New Jersey star was indicted for allegedly hiring a mobster to beat up the star's current husband in exchange for a lavish wedding reception, according to an indictment unsealed Tuesday.

June 30, 2020

Jody Hunt, Justice Department Civil Division head, resigns

The head of the Justice Department's civil division will step down this week, the department announced Monday, making him the third top official to resign this month.

June 29, 2020

Black cops say systemic racism exists in policing

Black officers say they have always faced greater challenges than White cops, but now they find themselves empathizing with the very protesters who are scorning them.

June 28, 2020

AG William Barr forms task force to investigate anti-gov’t extremists amid George Floyd protests

Attorney General William P. Barr late Friday ordered the formation of a task force to take on the "anti-government extremists" he says have disrupted peaceful protests against police brutality by causing chaos and sowing discord.

June 26, 2020

Judge delays Roger Stone’s prison surrender for 2 weeks

A federal judge on Friday gave Roger Stone, a longtime associate of President Trump, an extra 14 days before he has to report for prison, but denied his request to push his report date back until September because of coronavirus concerns.

June 26, 2020

George Nader, key witness in Mueller probe, sentenced to 10 years in prison on child sex charges

A key witness in former special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation was sentenced to 10 years in prison Friday for bringing a teenage boy to the United States for sex and possessing child pornography.

June 26, 2020

William Barr: Justice Department will charge those who attempted to pull down Andrew Jackson statue

The Justice Department will be bringing federal charges against those it's able to identify as taking part in an attempt to pull down the statue of Andrew Jackson on federal property near the White House, Attorney General William P. Barr said in an interview posted Thursday.

June 25, 2020

William Barr says antitrust decision on tech giants coming this summer

Attorney General William P. Barr says to expect a decision on pursuing antitrust action against big tech giants this summer -- and he sounds determined to go after the likes of Google for "censoring" Americans' political debate.

June 25, 2020

Judge Emmett Sullivan may appeal Michael Flynn dismissal order

A federal judge late Wednesday halted all proceedings in the case against President Trump's first national security adviser Michael Flynn.

June 24, 2020

Julian Assange, WikiLeaks founder, charged in superseding indictment

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was charged in a superseding indictment alleging he recruited and conspired with computer hackers, including the notorious groups LulzSec and Anonymous, according to a federal grand jury indictment unsealed Wednesday.

June 24, 2020

Michael Flynn calls into Rush Limbaugh, says case dismissal is good for America

Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn took a victory lap Wednesday after a federal appeals court ordered the dismissal of his case by calling into conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh's radio show.

June 24, 2020

Michael Flynn’s lawyers say Joe Biden first raised the idea of the Logan Act in Flynn case

Michael Flynn's attorneys said Wednesday former Vice President Joseph R. Biden discussed the Logan Act during an early January 2017 meeting about the investigation into President Trump's former national security adviser.

June 24, 2020

Donald Trump calls on former Obama-era FBI officials to apologize to Michael Flynn

President Trump on Wednesday said top Obama-era FBI and Justice Department officials should apologize to former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.

June 24, 2020

William Barr to testify before House Judiciary Committee next month

Attorney General William P. Barr will testify before the House Judiciary Committee next month, a Justice Department spokeswoman said Wednesday.

June 24, 2020

Michael Flynn case dismissed by federal appeals court; Trump demands apology to former adviser

A federal appeals court Wednesday ordered a trial judge to dismiss the case against President Trump's first national security adviser, Micheal Flynn, who was ensnared in the Russia collusion probe.

June 24, 2020

Bill de Blasio, Justice Department spar over New York City reopening

The Justice Department Tuesday clapped back at New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio after his spokeswoman slammed a letter from department officials applauding Phase 2 of the city's reopening plan.

June 23, 2020

Roger Stone received ‘favorable treatment’ from DOJ because he’s pals with Trump: prosecutor

The Justice Department gave Roger Stone "unprecedentedly favorable treatment" because of his longtime relationship with President Trump, a former prosecutor on the case is expected to tell Congress Wednesday.

June 23, 2020

DOJ turns over ‘highly exculpatory’ handwritten notes from Peter Strzok in Michael Flynn case

The Justice Department has turned over to Michael Flynn's defense team a page of handwritten notes authored in early 2017 by anti-Trump FBI official Peter Strzok, according to a court filing Tuesday.

June 23, 2020