Jeff Mordock

Mark Warner will oppose William Barr, attorney general nominee

Sen. Mark Warner said Tuesday he will oppose William P. Barr, President Trump's pick for attorney general.

February 12, 2019

Joe Manchin to vote for AG nominee William Barr

Sen. Joe Manchin announced Tuesday he will vote for Attorney General nominee William P. Barr, making him the second Democrat to cross the aisle and support President Trump's pick.

February 12, 2019

Donald Trump: Matt Whitaker handled himself ‘incredibly’ during congressional hearing

Acting Attorney General Matthew G. Whitaker's appearance during last Friday's testimony before a House panel drew praise from President Trump on Tuesday.

February 12, 2019

DOJ watchdog issues recommendations for FBI to improve text-message collection

The Justice Department's watchdog on Tuesday recommended the FBI overhaul its system to collect and store text messages from bureau-issued cell phones.

February 12, 2019

Rand Paul to vote ‘no’ on William Barr, Trump attorney general nominee

Sen. Rand Paul said Monday he will vote against confirming William P. Barr for attorney general, making him the first Republican to oppose President Trump's nominee.

February 11, 2019

Sam Patten cooperation with Mueller probe obscured by Judge Amy Berman Jackson ruling

A federal judge in Washington, DC on Monday sealed a filing in the criminal case against Sam Patten, a top Republican political consultant and associate of Paul Manafort.

February 11, 2019

Michael Cohen’s Senate testimony postponed

Michael Cohen has postponed a scheduled closed-door appearance Tuesday before a Senate committee because of "post-surgery medical needs," his attorney said Monday.

February 11, 2019

National Enquirer publisher asked DOJ if it should register as a foreign agent: Report

National Enquirer publisher American Media Inc. asked the Justice Department last year whether it should register as a foreign agent, according to a media report Monday.

February 11, 2019

Joe Manchin undecided on Barr vote for attorney general

Sen. Joe Manchin, West Virginia Democrat, has not yet decided whether he will vote to confirm attorney general nominee William P. Barr, his spokesman told The Washington Times Monday.

February 11, 2019

Matthew Whitaker to Congress: I haven’t meddled with Mueller’s Russia investigation ‘in any way’

Acting Attorney General Matthew G. Whitaker shot down a number of the more wild speculations that have plagued him since his tenure at the Justice Department began more than three months ago.

February 10, 2019

Acting AG Whitaker tells lawmakers he hasn’t interfered with Mueller probe in fiery hearing

Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker said Friday he has not interfered with special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation during a fiery hearing before the House Judiciary Committee.

February 8, 2019

Matt Whitaker says he has not discussed pardons for Trump associates

Acting Attorney General Matthew G. Whitaker said Friday that he has not discussed potential pardons for former Trump associates who have been either charged or convicted in special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe.

February 8, 2019

Matt Whitaker to Eric Swalwell: ‘I am not your puppet’

Acting Attorney General Matthew G. Whitaker on Friday rebuffed a Democratic lawmaker's efforts to get him to publicly tell President Trump that special counsel Robert Mueller is honest and not conflicted.

February 8, 2019

Matt Whitaker denies report of Trump anger over Cohen guilty plea

Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker on Friday denied a report that President Trump angrily lashed out at him after former Trump attorney Michael Cohen pleaded guilty to multiple crimes.

February 8, 2019

Matt Whitaker: I have not interfered with the special counsel’s investigation

Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker said Friday he has not interfered with special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation during a testy hearing before the House Judiciary Committee.

February 8, 2019

Matt Whitaker taunts Jerry Nadler: ‘Mr. Chairman, your five minutes are up’

Acting Attorney General Matthew G. Whitaker testified before the House Judiciary Committee Friday -- and pulled no punches in fending off Democratic queries.

February 8, 2019

Doug Collins: Whitaker hearing ‘nothing more than a character assassination’

Rep. Doug Collins, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, said Friday that acting Attorney General Matthew G. Whitaker's hearing is "nothing more than a character assassination."

February 8, 2019

Jerry Nadler criticizes Matt Whitaker for ignoring recusal decision

House Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler on Friday blasted acting Attorney General Matthew G. Whitaker for ignoring the advice of the Justice Department's ethics attorneys and not recusing himself from special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation.

February 8, 2019

William Barr can learn from John J. Crittenden AG tenure

If William P. Barr is confirmed as attorney general, he might look to one of his predecessors for how to handle things at a time of national turmoil.

February 7, 2019

Matthew Whitaker subpoena approved by House Democrats

After a day of posturing, Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker and the House Judiciary Committee came to an understanding that paves the way for him to show up and testify Friday.

February 7, 2019