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Appeals Court Appears Skeptical Of Flynn's Bid To Force Judge To Dismiss Case
Friday, June 12, 2020
A panel of judges seemed dubious about ordering a lower court to stop a review process launched after the Justice Department said it was dropping charges against Michael Flynn.
Appeals Court To Hear Flynn's Bid To Force Judge To Drop Case Against Him
Thursday, June 11, 2020
The Justice Department has dropped its case against former national security adviser Michael Flynn, but U.S. District Court Judge Emmet Sullivan has not yet granted the government's motion to dismiss.
DOJ Cases Brought Over Protests Show No Links To Antifa So Far
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Attorney General William Barr has blamed anti-fascist activists for violence during protests over George Floyd's death. But records show no sign of antifa links in Justice Department cases.
No Sign Of Antifa So Far In Justice Department Cases Brought Over Unrest
Tuesday, June 09, 2020
An NPR review of the federal cases brought in connection with the unrest over George Floyd's death does not find any links to the antifa movement.
How DOJ Has Taken A Pro-Police Stance Under President Trump
Friday, June 05, 2020
President Trump said in the wake of George Floyd's death that police nationwide have to "do better." But the Justice Department under Trump has backed away from the Obama-era police reforms.
Trump's Response To Unrest Raises Questions, Criticisms
Friday, June 05, 2020
President Trump's tough "law and order" response to the protests over George Floyd's death has unleashed criticism from top military brass, and may even be dividing his own party.
Attorney General Updates On The Federal Government's Response To Nationwide Protests
Thursday, June 04, 2020
Attorney General William Barr said the aftermath of George Floyd's death has produced a challenge to the rule of law, adding political groups and foreign actors were trying to exacerbate the violence.
DOJ To Help Local Authorities In Policing Riots Around The Country
Monday, June 01, 2020
The Justice Department is now assisting local authorities across the country in response to the civil unrest that has erupted in connection with the death of George Floyd in the police custody.
Attorney General Steps Up Federal Law Enforcement Response To Protests
Monday, June 01, 2020
William Barr has directed that riot teams be dispatched to Washington, D.C., and Miami to assist local authorities in responding to protests there.
Profile Of Judge Sullivan, Criticized For Handling Of Michael Flynn Case
Friday, May 29, 2020
When the Justice Department moved to drop its more than two-year case against Michael Flynn, President Trump's first national security adviser, it put the spotlight on presiding judge Emmet Sullivan.
Justice Department Closes Investigations Of 3 Senators; Burr Inquiry Continues
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Investigators won't pursue insider-trading investigations into one Democrat and two Republicans, but Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., remains a subject of interest to the FBI and prosecutors.
FBI Director Orders Internal Review Of Michael Flynn Investigation
Friday, May 22, 2020
The decision from FBI Director Christopher Wray comes two weeks after the Justice Department moved to drop its case against Flynn.
The FBI Finds Pensacola Gunman's Ties To Al-Qaida
Monday, May 18, 2020
The FBI says the Saudi military trainee who killed three U.S. sailors in Pensacola, Fla., had ties to al-Qaida.
FBI Executes A Search Warrant On Sen. Richard Burr, Takes His Cellphone
Thursday, May 14, 2020
The FBI has executed a search warrant on Sen. Richard Burr on Wednesday, taking his cellphone as part of the investigation into his stock sales in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.
With Old GOP Consensus Changed, Senate Set To Resume Debate On FISA
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Republicans once moved in lockstep to support government surveillance. The Russia investigation changed that — and Congress is poised to alter the law in response.
Attorney General's Actions To Change The Perception Of The Russia Investigation
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Bill Barr's move to drop the case against Michael Flynn is one of many actions by the attorney general to reshape the perception of the Russia investigation.
DOJ Will Drop Case Against Ex-Trump Adviser Michael Flynn
Friday, May 08, 2020
After months of wrangling following the Russia probe, prosecutors will not go ahead with the case against Michael Flynn based on the former national security adviser's false statements to the FBI.
Justice Department Is Dropping Case Against Ex-Trump Adviser Michael Flynn
Thursday, May 07, 2020
After months of wrangling following the Russia investigation, prosecutors aren't going ahead with the case based on the former national security adviser's false statements to the FBI.
37-Year-Old Judge, Epitome Of McConnell Court Strategy, On Track For Confirmation
Wednesday, May 06, 2020
The Senate appears likely to elevate district court judge Justin Walker, who's been on the bench for six months, to the second highest federal court in the United States.
President Trump Believes Michael Flynn Will Be 'Totally Exonerated'
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Flynn's supporters say newly unsealed documents related to the FBI's investigation of the former general show the bureau trying to entrap him. But former prosecutors say such discussions are normal.