Justice Department
GOP Trying to Pinpoint DOJ-FBI Leaks to Media That Might Be Creating Anti-Trump Spin
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Political allies of President Donald Trump are working hard to prove a bias on the part of the Justice Department when it comes the Trump-Russia investigation. In recent weeks, GOP congressional investigators have publicly and privately questioned senior Justice Department and FBI leaders about interactions with reporters covering the Trump campaign’s…
FBI Revives Clinton Foundation Probe Amid Politically Charged Claims
The FBI has revived a dormant investigation into the Clinton Foundation following politically charged accusations of corruption.
Trump Lobbied AG Sessions Not to Recuse Himself from Russia Probe
President Trump instructed his White House attorney to urge Attorney General Jeff Sessions not to recuse himself from the Justice Department’s Russia investigation.
Legal Expert: Why Trump Won’t Be Able to Stop Mueller Probe
Fears that President Trump will orchestrate the termination of special counsel Robert Mueller, who is investigating whether the Republican’s campaign colluded with Russia, are likely overblown, argues Jack Goldsmith, co-founder of Lawfare and Harvard Law School professor.
Trump Accuses ‘Deep State’ DOJ of Ignoring Clinton Aide Huma Abedin
President Trump’s attacks on his intelligence agencies continued Tuesday morning when he suggested the Justice Department is part of the “deep state” that “must finally act” to jail Huma Abedin, a top Hillary Clinton aide.
Republican Congressman Calls for ‘Purge’ of Biased Agents in FBI, DOJ
The conservative Republican attack on the FBI’s credibility continued Tuesday when Rep. Francis Rooney called for the “purge” of the bureau’s “deep state” personnel.
Report Slams Justice Department for Inappropriate Handling of Sexual Misconduct Cases
The Justice Department is increasingly mishandling sexual harassment complaints and often failing to properly discipline government employees who behave inappropriately, according to the DOJ’s Office of Inspector General.