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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

In this Dec. 14, 2017, file photo, boxes for sorted mail are stacked at the main post office in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File) **FILE**

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.

December 11, 2018
Michael Cohen, former lawyer to President Donald Trump, leaves his apartment building on New York's Park Avenue, Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. In the latest filings Friday, prosecutors will weigh in on whether Cohen deserves prison time and, if so, how much. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

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.

December 7, 2018
Then-White House Chief of Staff John Kelly looks on as President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump visit with Marines at Marine Barracks Washington, Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) ** FILE **

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.

December 7, 2018
Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., expected to become chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, speaks with reporters as he arrives for Democratic leadership elections on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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.

December 6, 2018
Former Trump National Security Adviser Michael Flynn leaves federal court in Washington, Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Michael Flynn cooperation ‘substantial,’ Robert Mueller says

Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn has provided "substantial assistance," according to court filings Tuesday. As a result of his assistance, special counsel Robert Mueller asked that Flynn serve no jail time for pleading guilty to making false statements to the FBI.

December 4, 2018
In this July 11, 2018, file photo, s drone equipped with a thermal camera flies over the plants at the Pennsylvania Department of Natural Resources' Jennings Environmental Education Center on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, in Slippery Rock, Pa. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

NYPD unveils new fleet of drones

The New York Police Department on Tuesday unveiled its new fleet of 14 drones, it says will be used to fight all kinds of crimes across the city.

December 4, 2018