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Fired U.S. attorney says Trump tried to ‘cultivate a relationship’ with him

Preet Bharara believes Trump tried to compromise his independence as a federal prosecutor.

On Jun 12, 2017 by David Gilmour

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Trump’s Comey firing came after FBI subpoenaed Flynn associates

The news broke as the president fired FBI director James Comey.

On May 10, 2017 by David Gilmour

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James Comey reportedly asks Justice Department to reject Trump claim that Obama wiretapped him

So far, the Justice Department hasn't responded.

On Mar 5, 2017 by Josh Katzowitz

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DOJ asks judge to block North Carolina’s anti-LGBT ‘bathroom’ law

The feds said 44,000 transgender state residents are harmed by the law.

On Jul 6, 2016 by Mary Emily O'Hara

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Volkswagen ordered to buy back almost 500,000 cars in massive $15 billion settlement

It's an unprecedented settlement.

On Jun 28, 2016 by AJ Dellinger

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Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland has strong record on government transparency

The Chicago-born Garland is a veteran of the second-most important court in the country.

On Mar 23, 2016 by Amrita Khalid

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Apple iMessage encryption reportedly thwarted DOJ investigation

The new war over encryption has a new battle.

On Sep 8, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Potential investigation may target Hillary Clinton’s personal email account

Emailgate ratchets up another notch.

On Jul 24, 2015 by Andrew Couts

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New, softer war on drugs pushes federal prison population to 32-year low

A new approach may be paying off.

On Feb 17, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Gen. David Petraeus could face felony charges

FBI and Justice Department prosecutors recommend criminal charges.

On Jan 10, 2015 by Ramon Ramirez

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11 terrible things Dick Cheney really said in his torture interview

The blather of a man whom history has harshly judged.

On Dec 11, 2014 by Miles Klee

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Why the police want your phone to be able to spy on you

The Justice Department and the FBI's resistance to better phone encryption endangers you and doesn't prevent crime. 

On Oct 6, 2014 by Gillian Branstetter

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DOJ to release secret drone strike memo this week

Memo to be released as author faces tough confirmation vote in the Senate. 

On May 21, 2014 by Tim Sampson

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Justice Department reveals warrantless email surveillance on the rise

Documents obtained by the ACLU show that the government read more of citizens' emails in 2011 than it did in 2010.

On Sep 28, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Ruling forces Twitter’s hand in Wikileaks case

After a controversial ruling in U.S. District court on Thursday, the Justice Department can now force Twitter tro reveal some details about Wikileaks associates. 

On Nov 11, 2011 by Dave Copeland