Carrie Johnson
Stories
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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange strikes plea deal with the U.S.
Under the deal, Assange faces a sentence of 62 months, equivalent to the time he has already served in Britain. He is expected to be released and to return to Australia following the court proceeding.
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Justice Department won't pursue contempt charges against Garland
House Republicans held the attorney general in contempt for defying a subpoena, but prosecutors said he enjoys a legal shield because the president claimed executive privilege over tapes they sought.
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House Republicans prepare to hold Attorney General Garland in contempt
The House is expected to vote Wednesday on a resolution to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt.
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FBI Agents face tough times amid high housing costs
Housing costs in major cities is leading to a financial squeeze for many FBI agents. They're asking Congress to help.
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Senate Judiciary Committee Considers 4 Nominees, With Only 2 Lawmakers Attending
The Senate is holding hearings and advancing Judicial nominees during recess and with few Senators in attendance. Four more nominees appeared on Wednesday.
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Russian Investigation Update
The Justice Department charged another Russian with interference in U.S. elections; Paul Manafort appeared in a Virginia court on Friday.
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One Of Trump's Enduring Legacies Will Be On The Courts
One of the enduring legacies of Trump's presidency will be on the court. Republican control of the White House and Senate have seen the confirmation of conservative jurists to courts at all levels.
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Russia's Military Intelligence Agency Under Pressure
The Dutch government accused the agency of trying to hack the international chemical weapons watchdog. Then the U.S. indicted seven Russian military officials with conspiracy and money laundering.
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Should The Process Of How Judicial Nominees Are Evaluated Change?
The political firestorm over Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has raised questions about how judicial nominees are evaluated. But could it lead to changes in the process?
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Rosenstein, Expecting To Be Fired, Heads To White House For Meeting On Tense Morning
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein visited the White House as talk swirled about his fate with the Justice Department. President Trump is in New York City.
