Special counsel evaluating 2 federal cases against Trump post-election
WASHINGTON — Special counsel Jack Smith is evaluating how to wind down the two federal cases against Donald Trump before the president-elect takes office in light…
Trump says if he takes office, he’ll fire special counsel Jack Smith
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump said Thursday that if he wins the White House, he will fire special counsel Jack Smith “within two seconds” of taking office.Trump…
FBI says it’s investigating leak of secret documents on Israel’s possible attack plans
WASHINGTON — The FBI said Tuesday that it is investigating the unauthorized release of classified documents on Israel’s preparation for a potential retaliatory attack on Iran.White…
Trump classified documents case in slow motion as 3-day hearing begins
FORT PIERCE, Fla. — The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case against former President Trump is hearing arguments Friday on a long-shot defense effort…
What the GOP vote to hold Garland in contempt of Congress means
WASHINGTON — Merrick Garland became the third attorney general in U.S. history to be held in contempt of Congress on Wednesday as Republicans moved to punish…
Atty. Gen. Merrick Garland slams attacks on Justice Department
WASHINGTON — Atty. Gen. Merrick Garland forcefully rebuked Tuesday what he described as unprecedented attacks on the Justice Department, telling Republicans who have sought to hold…
Justice Department blasts GOP effort to hold attorney general in contempt
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department on Monday blasted Republicans’ effort to hold Atty. Gen. Merrick Garland in contempt over his refusal to turn over unredacted materials…
Judge rejects Trump bid to dismiss classified documents prosecution
WASHINGTON — A federal judge has refused to throw out the classified documents prosecution against Donald Trump, turning aside defense arguments that a decades-old law permitted…
Biden’s legal team went to Justice Department over memory comments
WILMINGTON, Del. — President Biden’s personal attorney said Sunday he went to both the special counsel and the attorney general to register concerns over what he…
Calmes: Will that special counsel report light a fire under Biden?
Sure, special counsel Robert Hur absolved President Biden of any criminality in retaining classified documents after his vice presidency. But was the Republican lawyer nonetheless…
Column: Biden’s and Trump’s memories are failing. But who’s more dangerous?
WASHINGTON — In a career that spans more than half a century, President Biden has long been known all too well for mangling words, names and…
Biden angrily pushes back at report that questioned his memory
WASHINGTON — A special counsel report released Thursday found evidence that President Biden willfully retained and shared highly classified information when he was a private citizen,…
Special counsel report on Biden documents probe due soon
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department special counsel investigating President Biden’s handling of classified documents has completed his inquiry and a report is expected to be released…