Carrie Johnson
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Politics
Ex-Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe Sues Over What He Calls Wrongful Firing
The former No. 2 leader of the FBI argues that his dismissal last year was groundless and that he was defamed by people in the Trump administration. He may still face criminal charges.
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National
Trump's Judicial Legacy
President Trump has now appointed nearly one in four of all federal circuit court judges, cementing an important part of his legacy. The picks are far less diverse than his predecessor's.
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Politics
DOJ Could Resume Executions In The Federal Prison System As Early As December
Attorney General William Barr is directing the Bureau of Prisons to resume capital punishment in the federal prison system.
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Law & Courts
Justice Department To Resume Federal Executions In December
Attorney General William Barr effectively clears the way to resume capital punishment in the federal prison system. The Justice Department says it wants to resume executions as early as December.
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Politics
What To Expect From Robert Mueller's Congressional Testimony
Robert Mueller says his report on Russian election interference is his testimony. But lawmakers from both political parties are strategizing how to score their own points at Wednesday's hearing.
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Politics
Washington, D.C. Prosecutors Launch Restorative Justice Program For Juveniles
Prosecutors in D.C. are trying a new approach for juveniles on the wrong side of the law. They've launched a program that puts young people in touch with their victims to come up with a way forward.
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Politics
'Wake-Up Call' About A Broken System: New Study Shows Failings Of Probation, Parole
The nationwide analysis has concluded that probation and parole violations amount to nearly half of admissions to state prisons. The majority of those violations were minor infractions.
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Politics
When Politics, Prosecution Collide: Veteran Lawyer Calls Current State 'Disturbing'
Reid Weingarten, a former public corruption prosecutor, was called a conservative toady and a "lefty" the same day in separate cases. But the system resists the will of any individual, he says.
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Politics
Analysis Of Mueller's Justice Department Remarks
Special Counsel Robert Mueller makes his first public remarks since the release of his office's report on Russian interference in the 2016 election.
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Politics
Mueller Defends Office's Investigation Into Russian Interference In 2016 Election
Special Counsel Robert Mueller gives his first public statement since the release of his office's report. He emphasized the report's finding that Russians launched an attack on our political system.