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Clinton Compares Trump to a Dictator over Prosecution Threats of Uranium Deal
Hillary Clinton slammed President Trump and his administration for threatening to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate her over the Uranium One deal, saying the threats are a dangerous slippery slope that could lead to authoritarianism.
Appointment of Second Special Counsel to Probe Clinton Could Backfire
Former and current Justice Department officials are worried about the political fallout if Attorney General Jeff Sessions appoints a second special counsel to investigate Hillary Clinton.
NYT: Republicans’ Handling of Sessions Testimony Was Irresponsible
The House Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday, at which Attorney General Jeff Sessions faced more than five hours of questions, was supposed to be about oversight of the Justice Department.
Late-Night Comedians Poke Fun at Sessions’ Selective Memory
Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ hazy, selective memory during testimony to the House Judiciary Committee created a lot material for late-night comedians.
Senate Panel Approves Trump’s Nominee to Lead Homeland Security
President Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security, Kirstjen Nielsen, was approved Tuesday by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, setting the state for a full Senate vote.
3 Takeaways from Sessions’ Testimony about Trump-Russia Contacts
Attorney General Jeff Sessions, testifying before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, said his hazy memory is to blame for any inconsistent responses he has given to Congress about contacts between Donald Trump’s campaign and Russians.
Nominee to Lead Homeland Security Faces Senate Panel Vote Today
President Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security, Kirstjen Nielsen, could be closer to confirmation.
3 Suspects Injured in Shootout with Police, FBI Face Aggravated Assault Charges
A shootout between three man and the FBI and Kansas City police officers has prompted charges against the wounded suspects.