The Justice Department is suing the state of Texas in an attempt to block the enforcement of a strict abortion law.
Author: Kevin Johnson and Kristine Phillips, USA TODAY
Police oversight languished under Trump. Biden’s DOJ is bringing federal inquiries back
Trump Attorney General Jeff Sessions all but suspended federal oversight of troubled police agencies. Will we see a resurgence under Merrick Garland?
DOJ launches inquiry into Minneapolis police operations, a day after Chauvin guilty verdicts
DOJ action revives strategy of federal intervention in troubled police departments
Did Trump break the law? President’s call to Georgia’s Raffensperger spurs demand for criminal investigation
President Trump made an hour-long phone call apparently seeking to strong-arm Georgia officials to overturn election results, which may be illegal.
Attorney General Barr: No reason to name special counsels to investigate Hunter Biden or election fraud
Attorney General William Barr distanced himself from President Donald Trump by saying he saw no cause for appointing special counsels to investigate Joe Biden’s son Hunter.
Attorney General William Barr resigns after recent clashes with Trump, still defends president
William Barr, who has served as President Donald Trump’s most effective shield and advocate for broad presidential authority, is leaving before Christmas.
Hunter Biden inquiry now weighs on president-elect’s looming attorney general nomination
The investigation into Hunter Biden’s taxes represents first test of Joe Biden’s pledge to guard the Justice Department from White House influence.
Barr names Russia prosecutor Durham as special counsel, ensures probe continues under Biden
The attorney general’s Durham move ensures that the Russia inquiry will go on under Biden’s administration.
President Trump pardons ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn; ends three-year legal odyssey
Michael Flynn pleaded guilty three years ago to lying about his conversations with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak.
Iran, Russia obtained voter registration info to sow confusion in presidential election, US officials say
Director National Intelligence John Ratcliffe said Iran sought to sow unrest in the U.S. in an attempt to damage President Donald Trump.