Trump's Moves May Mark A New Era Of The Celebrity Pardon
Trump has issued four pardons in his first 16 months as president — including one this week of boxer Jack Johnson — outpacing his three most recent predecessors.
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WH: Kelly, Attorney Flood Didn't Stay For Secret Portions of Russia Briefings
The White House acknowledged that chief of staff John Kelly and President Trump's new attorney had "facilitated" secret briefings on the Russia probe but didn't sit in for them.
McConnell Says He Supports Mueller Investigation
The Senate GOP leader told NPR in an interview that nothing he heard in a secret briefing changed his mind about the integrity of the Russia and Justice Department probes. "I support both," he said.
FACT CHECK: No, Clapper Has Not 'Admitted That There Was Spying' On Trump Campaign
The former spy baron has been making the rounds on his book tour, but he did not say what Donald Trump claimed he said about FBI surveillance.
FBI Over-Counted Encrypted Phones Connected To Crimes — By A Lot
For about seven months, the bureau has been telling Congress and the public that potential evidence on nearly 7,800 blocked devices continues to elude investigators. Those numbers are way off.
Amid Lawsuits And Circling Feds, Stone Rejects What He Calls A Scheme To Silence Him
Self-described "dirty trickster" Roger Stone says that he is ready for an indictment but that congressional and Justice Department investigators won't find any wrongdoing.
Bipartisan Group Of DOJ Veterans Calls For Confirmation Of Nominee
Five former Justice officials are urging senators to advance the nomination of Brian Benczkowski to head the criminal division. Benczkowski performed work for a controversial Russian bank.
Trump Lawyer Cohen's Camp Rips 'Inaccurate' Allegations, Concedes Some Payments
Attorneys for Michael Cohen say the document released by the lawyer suing him is rife with incorrect information, although they did confirm some of his business dealings.
What You Need To Know About A Mueller Subpoena, Trump And The Russia Imbroglio
Can the Justice Department subpoena the president? Can Trump invoke his Fifth Amendment right not to give evidence? Answers to questions about the ongoing Russia showdown.
Rosenstein Rejects Pressure From Hill, Vows Justice Dept Won't Be 'Extorted'
The deputy attorney general used a Law Day appearance in Washington to defend himself and the Justice Department from a pressure campaign waged by Trump allies.