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“Basic and fundamental errors” in Russia probe, DOJ watchdog says

December 11, 2019 at 12:37 p.m.

The Justice Department's internal watchdog told Congress on Wednesday that he is concerned that “so many basic and fundamental errors" were made by the FBI as it investigated ties between...

President Donald Trump listens during a roundtable on school choice in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Takeaways from the DOJ watchdog report into FBI Russia probe

December 10, 2019 at 5:48 a.m.

The Justice Department's internal watchdog released a report that found the FBI had a legitimate reason to open up one of the most politically sensitive investigations ever, the Russia probe...

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Watchdog report: FBI鈥檚 Russia probe justified, no bias found

December 9, 2019 at 12:28 p.m.

The FBI was justified in opening its investigation into ties between the Trump presidential campaign and Russia and did not act with political bias, despite “serious performance failures” up the...

FBI says it presumes Florida naval base shooting was act of terrorism

December 8, 2019 at 11:16 a.m.

The FBI is working under the presumption that a fatal shooting at a Florida naval base carried out by an aviation student from Saudi Arabia was an act of terrorism,...

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As Epstein died, guards allegedly shopped online and slept

November 19, 2019 at 5:03 p.m.

Two jail guards responsible for monitoring Jeffrey Epstein the night he killed himself were charged Tuesday with falsifying prison records to conceal they were sleeping and browsing the internet during...

Roger Stone guilty of witness tampering, lying to Congress

November 15, 2019 at 10:42 a.m.

Jurors have reached a verdict in the trial of Roger Stone, a longtime friend and ally of President Donald Trump who was charged with lying to Congress and witness tampering.

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Takeaways from the first day of public House impeachment hearings

November 13, 2019 at 3:08 p.m.

Wednesday’s start of public impeachment hearings in Congress marked the first time that the American public could watch and listen to the witnesses whose testimony is at the core of...

House Republicans disrupt Trump impeachment deposition, some bringing electronic devices into secure room

October 23, 2019 at 1:38 p.m.

Republicans disrupted a closed-door deposition Wednesday with a Defense Department official who was scheduled to answer questions as part of the House impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.

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Florida men tied to Giuliani arrested on campaign charges

October 10, 2019 at 2:21 p.m.

Two Florida businessmen tied to President Donald Trump's lawyer and the Ukraine investigation were charged Thursday with federal campaign finance violations. The charges relate to a $325,000 donation to a...

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Subpoenas mark first concrete steps in Trump impeachment investigation

September 27, 2019 at 5:26 p.m.

House Democrats took their first concrete steps in the impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump on Friday, issuing subpoenas demanding documents from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and scheduling legal...

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