Jeff Mordock

‘F—k Trump, f—k Biden too,’ protesters chant at Chicago rally

A group of protesters demonstrated against both presidential candidates during a march in Chicago late Wednesday night.

November 5, 2020

Justice Department approves use of armed agents to investigate voter fraud claims

The Justice Department has approved the use of armed agents to investigate potential voter fraud at ballot-counting centers, skirting the long-standing ban on the use of armed federal officers at polling stations.

November 5, 2020

NYPD says 50 arrested in election protests, including a woman who spit at cop

The New York Police Department said Thursday roughly 50 people were arrested as skirmishes broke out overnight between police and protesters demanding every single vote in the presidential election to be counted.

November 5, 2020

Widespread violence in New York, Portland, Minneapolis amid election protests

Police and protesters across the country battled Wednesday night and into Thursday morning as the nation holds its breath waiting for an outcome in the presidential election.

November 5, 2020

Cleveland ‘Dump Trump’ house shooting probed by police

Police in suburban Cleveland are investigating after a home with a "Dump Trump" sign was shot at Wednesday morning.

November 4, 2020

Judge slams FBI over stonewalling request for McCabe documents

An irritated federal judge Wednesday grilled the FBI for dragging its feet on her order to produce emails and text messages from former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe that may show conflicts of interest with his wife's political campaign.

November 4, 2020

Cities remain peaceful amid threats of election violence

Cities across the country remained peaceful Tuesday night even as protesters demonstrated outside the White House and in other cities amid a close election.

November 4, 2020

Protests, violence, looting feared as election results trickle in

From Beverly Hills' Rodeo Drive to the White House, the nation was anxious Tuesday as police and business owners feared Election Day rioting.

November 3, 2020

NYPD Gravel trucks surround Trump Tower in NYC

Large NYPD gravel trucks and a bus have surrounded Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan late Tuesday as police prepare for potential Election Day civil unrest.

November 3, 2020

D.C. police arrest one as authorities brace for Election Day violence

The Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police Department said late Tuesday it has arrested one protester near the White House as officials brace for potential Election Day violence.

November 3, 2020

California Gov. Newsom says state is ‘prepared’ for Election Day civil unrest

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday his state is "prepared" for potential civil unrest in the wake of election results.

November 3, 2020

Mysterious robocalls telling voters to ‘stay home’ on Election Day

Election officials across the country warned Tuesday that some voters have been receiving robocalls telling them to "stay home" or vote on the wrong day.

November 3, 2020

Peter Strzok, Lisa Page say they are open to setting DOJ privacy lawsuit

A pair of anti-Trump ex-FBI officials said Tuesday they are open to settling their lawsuits against the Justice Department for releasing their private text messages as the department seeks to push a possible trial into late 2021 or possibly 2022.

November 3, 2020

Federal judge reverses himself, allows DOJ to publish report on changes to policing

A federal judge has reversed himself and approved the Justice Department's publishing of a report on proposed changes to policing that drew fire from racial justice advocates because it was drafted entirely by law enforcement officials.

November 3, 2020

Blacks now less likely to be violent-crime victims than Whites, Hispanics

Violent crime against Black Americans has dropped 43% over the past 14 years and they are now less likely to be a victim of violent crime than a White or Hispanic person, according to new data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics.

November 2, 2020

George Washington U. warns students to stockpile ‘a week of food’ ahead of potential election unrest

A major university just blocks away from the White House on Friday warned students to prepare for potential civil unrest on Election Day by stockpiling a week's worth of food and medicine.

October 30, 2020

Justice Department to monitor Election Day voting

The Justice Department announced Thursday it will be on the alert for voter fraud, intimidation and foreign election interference.

October 29, 2020

Justice Department seeks forfeiture of Iranian oil, missiles

The Justice Department on Thursday unsealed a civil complaint seeking the forfeiture of Iranian missiles and oil seized in three separate incidents starting in November 2019.

October 29, 2020

Justice Department ends ban on body cameras in joint task forces

The Justice Department announced Thursday state and local police officers who work on joint operations with federal agencies can wear body cameras, reversing a longstanding ban and giving a victory for activists demanding more police accountability.

October 29, 2020

FBI agents association urges Donald Trump, Joe Biden not to fire Christopher Wray

An advocacy group representing current and former FBI agents on Thursday called for FBI Director Christopher A. Wray to finish his 10-year term regardless of who wins the election.

October 29, 2020