Trump Is No-Show For FBI Director Chris Wray's Installation
Wray, who was confirmed by the Senate in August, was officially sworn in on Thursday. Wray was picked to head the FBI after President Trump fired James Comey in May.
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Fewer Youths Incarcerated, But Gap Between Blacks And Whites Worsens
In 2015, black youths were five times more likely than white youths to be incarcerated — the widest disparity since the start of the century. But advocates say crime rates are not to blame.
Prosecutor Says Sen. Bob Menendez Did Favors For Friend To Protect Lavish Lifestyle
Justice Department prosecutor Peter Koski began his opening arguments with a seemingly innocuous story: "A few years ago, a man sent an email requesting a hotel room for a long weekend in Paris."
Census Bureau Found No Need For LGBT Data Despite 4 Agencies Requesting It
At least four federal agencies asked the Census Bureau to add questions about sexual orientation and gender identity to the American Community Survey, NPR has learned.
N.J. Town Must Pay Islamic Group $3.25 Million To Settle Discrimination Lawsuit
As part of the settlement of a separate Justice Department lawsuit, the Islamic Society of Basking Ridge will be allowed to move forward with its plans to build a mosque, ending a years-long dispute.
Mueller Approved By Justice Dept. Ethics Team, Despite Former Law Firm's Ties
Robert Mueller, a former FBI director, had been working for a law firm whose clients include Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner and Paul Manafort. Justice has ruled Mueller may serve as special counsel.
After Special Counsel Named, Trump Reacts: 'Greatest Witch Hunt' In Political History
The morning after former FBI Director Robert Mueller was named special counsel overseeing the investigation into Trump team ties to Russia, the president is upping the grievance politics.
Former FBI Director Mueller Appointed As Special Counsel To Oversee Russia Probe
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has appointed Robert Mueller to oversee the growing probe into Russian meddling in the 2016 election and possible ties to Trump associates.
Cornyn Drops Out Of Running For FBI Director Job; Merrick Garland To Remain A Judge
Despite Republicans floating the idea of making Merrick Garland FBI director, people close to the judge say that's not happening. Garland was Obama's pick to the Supreme Court and never got a hearing.
'Chicago Tribune' Parent Company Is Trying To Buy The 'Chicago Sun-Times'
Both newspapers have stressed that Chicago will remain a two-newspaper city, with the Sun-Times maintaining a separate newsroom that would operate independently.