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FBI Director Defends Agency In Testimony, Calls Jan. 6 Attack 'Domestic Terrorism'
Tuesday, March 02, 2021
Testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee, FBI Director Christopher Wray called the Jan. 6 insurrection "domestic terrorism" and defended the FBI's handling of intelligence prior to the attack.
Wray Stresses Role Of Right-Wing Extremism In Hearing About Jan. 6 Riot
Tuesday, March 02, 2021
Lawmakers press the FBI director about the threat of domestic terrorism overall and what steps the bureau took to share intelligence with security officials ahead of the Capitol attack.
FBI Singles Out Person Seen On Video Spraying Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick
Friday, February 26, 2021
Sicknick was injured while fending off the mob of Trump supporters who attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. He died the following evening from his injuries.
Senators Question Merrick Garland During Confirmation Hearing For Attorney General
Monday, February 22, 2021
Merrick Garland, President Biden's nominee for attorney general, answered questions from senators Monday. If confirmed, he would inherit a department damaged by accusations of political interference.
Supreme Court Paves Way For N.Y. Grand Jury To Get Trump Financial Records
Monday, February 22, 2021
The high court's decision marks a major setback for Trump, who for years has fought to shield his finances and business practices from scrutiny.
Garland Says Jan. 6 Probe Would Be Top Priority If Confirmed As Attorney General
Monday, February 22, 2021
The federal judge, once denied a Supreme Court confirmation hearing by Republicans, faced lawmakers Monday for his nomination to lead the Justice Department.
Justice Department Charges 3 North Korean Hackers For Global Cyberattacks
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Prosecutors say the trio works for North Korea's military intelligence unit and attempted to steal and extort more than $1.3 billion in cash and cryptocurrencies.
House Democrat Sues Trump, Giuliani And 2 Far-Right Groups Over Capitol Riot
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Rep. Bennie Thompson filed a civil lawsuit that accuses former President Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani, the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers of conspiring to incite the violence at the Capitol.
Impeachment Hearings: Trump's Lawyers Present Spirited Defense Of Former President
Friday, February 12, 2021
Donald Trump's lawyers presented a spirited defense of the former president in their first and only day of presentations. Questions from the senators could commence as soon as Friday.
With New Video Footage, Managers Show How Close Rioters Got To Pence And Lawmakers
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
House impeachment managers played new video and audio documenting the violent mayhem at the Capitol on Jan. 6.
After Graphic Video Started 1st Day, Trump Trial Enters 2nd Day
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Emotional stories, graphic videos and animated arguments echoed in the Senate chamber on Tuesday as the constitutionality of former President Trump's impeachment trial was debated.
Justice Dept. To Transition U.S. Attorneys, Sparing 2 Involved In Political Probes
Monday, February 08, 2021
The transition process is routine for an incoming administration, although there were questions about what the Biden team would do about both the Hunter Biden and the Durham probes.
Inside Former President Donald Trump's Upcoming Senate Impeachment Trial
Monday, February 08, 2021
The Senate impeachment trial starts Tuesday. Former President Donald Trump's lawyers argue it is "political theater," while the impeachment managers work to prove he incited an insurrection.
Trump Lawyers Reject Impeachment Case, Calling It 'Political Theater'
Monday, February 08, 2021
House managers say the former president is responsible for the Jan. 6 riot. But Trump's attorneys argue that his "speech was never directed to inciting or producing any imminent lawless action."
How The FBI Is Responding To The Rise In Home-Grown Extremism
Monday, February 08, 2021
The insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has put a focus on the need to combat domestic terrorism. What is the FBI doing already, and what more could it do to counter violent extremists?
Why Trump's Lawyers Say He Can't Be Tried For Incitement Of Insurrection
Tuesday, February 02, 2021
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers say he cannot be tried by the Senate for incitement of insurrection because he is no longer in office.
Impeachment Managers Argue Trump Is 'Singularly Responsible' For Capitol Attack
Tuesday, February 02, 2021
In a separate filing due ahead of next week's trial, former President Donald Trump's defense team calls the impeachment effort unconstitutional and denies he incited the crowd on Jan. 6.
Who Are David Schoen And Bruce Castor Jr., Trump's Impeachment Defense Lawyers?
Monday, February 01, 2021
NPR looks into former President Donald Trump's two impeachment defense lawyers who are heading his upcoming Senate trial: David Schoen and Bruce Castor Jr.
Ex-FBI Lawyer Sentenced To Probation For Actions During Russia Investigation
Friday, January 29, 2021
The former FBI attorney, Kevin Clinesmith, had pleaded guilty to altering an email used to get surveillance on former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page.
Hundreds Identified, More Than 100 Arrested In Connection With Capitol Insurrection
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
The Department of Justice said it would spare no resource to bring to justice those responsible for the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.