Jeff Mordock

Peter Strzok, Lisa Page messages from Robert Mueller probe lost after phone resets: IG

Investigators weren't able to find any text messages between fired agent Peter Strzok and former bureau lawyer Lisa Page from their time on special counsel Robert Mueller's probe because by the time their phones were recovered, they'd been reset for others' use, an inspector general said Thursday.

National Enquirer publisher will cooperate with prosecutors on Trump hush-money investigation

National Enquirer publisher American Media Inc. has been granted immunity for its role in facilitating a $150,000 hush payment to a Playboy model who alleged during the 2016 election she had an affair with President Trump, federal prosecutors in New York said Wednesday.

Lanny Davis: Michael Cohen will reveal ‘all he knows’ about Donald Trump after Mueller probe ends

Attorney Lanny Davis hinted Wednesday that his client Michael Cohen has more to say about President Trump but will likely remain mum until after special counsel Robert Mueller wraps up his Russian meddling investigation.

Michael Cohen sentenced to three years in prison

The publisher of the National Enquirer admitted Wednesday that the tabloid worked with the Trump campaign to make a hush payment to Playboy model Karen McDougal, as federal prosecutors continued to amass evidence that President Trump may have committed a felony by violating campaign finance laws.

Thomas Dodd, Steve Stockman’s aide, sentenced to 18 months for role in illegal donation scheme

A federal judge in Houston on Wednesday sentenced a former GOP congressional aide to 18 months in prison for helping former Rep. Steve Stockman defraud wealthy campaign donors out of more than $1.25 million by creating phony charities.

George Papadopoulos to be subject of new docuseries

Federal judge bars three accused of sweepstakes scam from using Postal Service

A federal judge in Rhode Island on Tuesday issued an order barring a businessman, his wife and a third associate from using the U.S. Postal Service to target elderly people in what the the government says is a fraudulent sweepstakes scheme that has bilked more than $10 million from individuals.

Jerrold Nadler says Donald Trump impeachment depends on complicity in felony

The likely chairman of the House Judiciary Committee said Sunday that it would be an impeachable offense if President Trump is found to be complicit in a felony.

Michael Cohen should serve ‘substantial’ jail time: Mueller

Federal prosecutors said Michael Cohen should serve a "substantial" prison term for tax evasion and paying hush money to two women, but the highly anticipated filings did not include any evidence that President Trump colluded with Russia during the 2016 presidential election.

Mueller accuses Manafort of lying, but not about Russia collusion

Special counsel Robert Mueller said former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort lied about a variety of topics, but none of those relate to allegations that President Trump colluded with Russia.

Donald Trump renews call for cop killers to get death penalty

President Trump on Friday renewed his call for individuals convicted of killing police officers to receive the death penalty.

Mueller investigators interviewed John Kelly: Report

Special counsel Robert Mueller has interviewed White House Chief of Staff John F. Kelly as part of his ongoing investigation into allegations of collusion between the Trump administration and Russia, according to a report Friday.

Roger Stone says Adam Schiff a ‘con man,’ ‘full of schiff’

Roger Stone on Thursday said Rep. Adam Schiff, California Democrat, is a "con man" and "full of schiff," according to media reports. Mr. Stone's comments were part of a fiery speech before a gathering of conservatives at the American Priority conference in Washington, D.C.

Ohio man convicted of providing material support to ISIS

An Ohio man who tried to hop a flight to Syria and join the Islamic State was found guilty Thursday of attempting to support a designated foreign terrorist organization, the Justice Department said.

William Barr, former AG, seen as favorite to become next attorney general: Report

Former Attorney General William P. Barr may soon have his old job back, according to a report Thursday.

Knicks, Rangers owner Dolan to pay $609K to settle securities violations

James Dolan, the CEO of the company that owns the New York Knicks and Rangers will pay $609,810 in civil penalties to settle Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department allegations he violated securities rules, the departments said Thursday.

George Papadopoulos, Alex van der Zwaan sentencing gives Mueller probe insight

Three individuals who pleaded guilty to lying to FBI agents in the probe into Russian meddling in the 2016 election could spend a paltry 44 days in prison.

Rod Rosenstein jokes about Trump tension at DOJ conference

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein on Wednesday joked about the tensions between himself and President Trump at a Justice Department conference in Kansas City.

More than 400 ex-DOJ employees sign letter protesting Whitaker appointment

More than 400 former Justice Department employees released a letter Tuesday opposing President Trump's appointment of Matthew Whitaker as acting attorney general.

Justice Department official sexually assaulted subordinate, not prosecuted, watchdog says

A senior Justice Department official sexually assaulted a female subordinate, sexually harassed three others, lied about it, but was not prosecuted, according to a Tuesday report from the department's watchdog.