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Jeff Mordock

jmordock@washingtontimes.com

Jeff Mordock is the White House reporter for The Washington Times. A native of Newtown, Pennsylvania, he previously worked for Gannett and has won awards from both the Delaware Press Association and the Maryland Delaware D.C. Press Association. He is a graduate of George Washington University and can be reached at jmordock@washingtontimes.com.

Articles by Jeff Mordock

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jerrold Nadler D-NY, speaks during a House Judiciary Committee debate to subpoena Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Jerry Nadler criticizes Matt Whitaker for ignoring recusal decision

House Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler on Friday blasted acting Attorney General Matthew G. Whitaker for ignoring the advice of the Justice Department's ethics attorneys and not recusing himself from special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation.

February 8, 2019
In this Sept. 19, 2017, file photo, Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's personal attorney, steps out of a cab during his arrival on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Michael Cohen search warrants ordered released

A federal judge in New York on Thursday ordered the government to release search warrants and other materials used to authorize the raid on properties owned by President Trump's former attorney, Michael Cohen.

February 7, 2019
Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker, wipes his brow after making an announcement of an indictment of Chinese telecommunications companies including Huawei, on violations including bank and wire fraud, Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, at the Justice Department in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) ** FILE **

Matt Whitaker, acting AG, says he will not testify unless Democrats drop subpoena bid

Acting Attorney General Matthew G. Whitaker will not appear before the House Judiciary Committee Friday unless Democrats drop their bid to serve him with a subpoena that they pre-emptively authorized to ensure he'll answer questions, according to a Justice Department letter to committee Chairman Jerrold Nalder, sent on Thursday.

February 7, 2019
Attorney General nominee William Barr testifies during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. As he did almost 30 years ago, Barr is appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee to make the case he's qualified to serve as attorney general. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) **FILE**

Senate Judiciary Committee advances Barr nomination in party-line vote

The Senate Judiciary Committee gave a first approval Thursday to Attorney General nominee William P. Barr, brushing off Democrats' concerns about the special counsel's Russia investigation and sending the nomination to the full Senate for a confirmation vote next week.

February 7, 2019
In this July 30, 2008 file photo, Jeffrey Epstein is shown in custody in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Palm Beach Post, Uma Sanghvi, File)/Palm Beach Post via AP) **FILE**

Justice Department opens investigation into Jeffrey Epstein plea deal

The Justice Department has opened an investigation into its treatment of Jeffrey Epstein, a multimillionaire serial sexual abuser, who signed a deal with prosecutors resulting in just 13 months in prison, the department said in a letter released Wednesday.

February 6, 2019