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Mueller Requests Justice Department Documents Related to Comey’s Firing
Special Counsel Robert Mueller has requested documents from the Justice Department as part of his investigation into possible collusion between President Trump’s campaign and Russia.
Secret Service Arrests Individual Who Tried to Jump White House Fence
The Secret Service arrested an individual who tried to jump a security border at the White House while President trump was inside Sunday morning.
FBI, ATF Help in Manhunt Following Fatal Shooting of Pennsylvania Officer
The ATF and FBI have joined the hunt for a suspect in the fatal shooting of a rookie cop in Pennsylvania.
Border Patrol Agent Killed, Prompting Trump to Renew Calls for Wall
The FBI has taken over an investigation into the death of a Border Patrol agent in Texas Big Bend area, where his partner also was seriously injured Sunday.
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L.A. Times: Mission of Justice Department Is Not ‘Lock Her Up’
We live in a country of laws and no one should be above them. That includes the president. And it also includes Hillary Clinton, the president’s former campaign opponent. Where there is reason to believe wrongdoing or self-dealing has occurred in violation of the laws there should be an investigation and if necessary a prosecution.
Judge: Charged Trump Aide Gates Barred from Leaving House for Kids, Holidays
A judge agreed with Special Counsel Robert Mueller on Thursday that Donald Trump aide Richard Gates is a flight risk and therefore should remain under house arrest and should not leave his home for Christmas or to pick up his children from school.