Jeff Mordock

Michael Flynn: Trump administration, Congress sought to obstruct Robert Mueller cooperation

People linked to the Trump administration and Congress attempted to obstruct former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn's efforts to cooperate with special counsel Robert Mueller's probe, according to court documents unsealed Thursday.

May 16, 2019

William Barr not blocking Robert Mueller from testifying

Attorney General William P. Barr said he is not blocking special counsel Robert Mueller from testifying before the House Judiciary Committee, according to a report Thursday.

May 16, 2019

Carter Page asks FBI to turn over documents related to death threats

Former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page this week re-upped his demand for the FBI to turn over records related to their investigation into a series of death threats he's received from an Oklahoma phone number.

May 16, 2019

Jeffrey Rosen confirmed by Senate as DOJ’s No. 2 official

Jeffrey Rosen, President Trump's nominee to take over the Justice Department's No. 2 position, won Senate approval Thursday.

May 16, 2019

U.S., international authorities disrupt cybercrime organization responsible for $100M in damages

A transnational criminal organization that used malware to steal more than $100 million from more than 41,000 victims has been dismantled, U.S. and international law enforcement officials said Thursday.

May 16, 2019

FBI lawyer James Baker defends bureau’s handling of surveillance on Trump adviser Carter Page

Former FBI top lawyer James Baker said Wednesday he still has confidence in the secret warrant the bureau obtained in 2016 to conduct surveillance on Trump campaign adviser Carter Page.

May 15, 2019

Professor: Democrats could be in for ‘world of hurt’ if they pursue contempt claim against AG Barr

House Democrats could be making a mistake if they pursue their contempt claims against Attorney General William P. Barr, a prominent law professor warned Wednesday.

May 15, 2019

John Durham relegates John Huber to back-burner with Obama administration Russia origins probe

Republicans cheered the news that the Justice Department has named a new investigator to probe the origins of the FBI's anti-Trump investigations in 2016, even as the scope of the probe expands to include intelligence agencies.

May 14, 2019

House Judiciary Committee schedules Don McGahn testimony for May 21

The House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday scheduled a hearing next week for Don McGahn, but it is not clear if he will appear as Congress and the Trump administration continue to slug it out over former and current White House officials' testimony.

May 14, 2019

John Durham appointed by William Barr to investigate Russia probe origins

Attorney General William P. Barr has tapped the U.S. attorney in Connecticut to examine the origins of the Russian election-interference probe, according to reports late Monday.

May 13, 2019

Rod Rosenstein defends James Comey firing, says it wasn’t obstruction of justice

Rod Rosenstein on Monday defended the firing of ex-FBI Director James B. Comey, saying it was not only the right call, but denying it was an attempt to hinder the Russia investigation.

May 13, 2019

Rick Gates sentencing delay sought by federal prosecutors

Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to delay scheduling a sentencing date for former Trump campaign aide Rick Gates because of his continuing cooperation, according to a court filing Monday.

May 13, 2019

Christopher P. Hasson, Coast Guard officer accused of terror plot, detained until trial, judge says

A federal judge on Monday ordered a Coast Guard officer accused of plotting a massive terrorist attack to be held in prison until his trial, overturning a decision by a magistrate judge to free him under strict conditions.

May 13, 2019

Democrats’ effort to put William Barr before federal judge crumbling

As Democrats push forward with a plan to haul Attorney General William P. Barr before a federal judge for contempt of Congress, a stunning admission by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler could torpedo that case, legal experts say.

May 12, 2019

Jeffrey Rosen, deputy AG nominee, wins Senate Judiciary Committee approval as Rod Rosenstein departs

The Senate Judiciary Committee gave initial approval Thursday to Jeffrey Rosen, President Trump's nominee to become the next deputy attorney general, paving the way for a full Senate vote next week.

May 9, 2019

Jeff Sessions, former AG, defends Rod Rosenstein’s handling of the Mueller probe

Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions Thursday stood up for his often-maligned Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, praising his handling of special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe.

May 9, 2019

AG Barr ribs Rod Rosenstein for deadpan expression

Attorney General William P. Barr on Thursday mocked the social media frenzy sparked by Deputy Attorney General's deadpan expression during the April press conference to announce the release of special counsel Robert Mueller's report on the Russia investigation.

May 9, 2019

U.S. seizes control of North Korean cargo ship used to skirt international sanctions

The United States has seized a North Korean cargo ship used to illegally ship coal and heavy machinery in violation of international sanctions, the Justice Department said Thursday, as tensions between the two nations continue to escalate.

May 9, 2019

Daniel Hale, former Air Force intel analyst, charged with leaking classified material to the press

A former Air Force intelligence analyst was arrested Thursday and charged with leaking classified documents about U.S. military campaigns against al Qaeda to a reporter.

May 9, 2019

Donald Trump executive privilege, William Barr contempt vote threaten constitutional crisis

President Trump asserted executive privilege Wednesday to block Democrats from obtaining the full special counsel's report, and the House retaliated by taking the first step to hold Attorney General William P. Barr in contempt of Congress as the clash neared the realms of a "constitutional crisis."

May 8, 2019