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National
William Barr To Step Down As Attorney General Before Christmas
Trump said he and Barr had a "very nice meeting" Monday and that their "relationship has been a very good one." Barr started out as a loyalist, but his relationship with the president frayed.
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Politics
In His Final Weeks, Trump Could Dole Out Many Pardons To Friends, Allies
The president could shield his allies from some prosecution. Critics say Trump is trying to help cronies — and maybe himself — escape accountability.
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Law & Courts
Justice Department Investigating Possible Bribery-For-Pardon Scheme
A document filed in federal court seems to show a probe into lobbying for a pardon and a related scheme to offer payment. Large swaths of the document, including names, are blacked out.
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Politics
Barr Makes John Durham, Investigating Russia Probe, A Special Counsel
The attorney general elevated the U.S. attorney for Connecticut in October but didn't disclose that move until now. It likely means Durham's work will continue into the new administration.
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Politics
Barr Says No Election Fraud Has Been Found By Federal Authorities
Attorney General William Barr said federal authorities have not uncovered any widespread fraud that might have affected the outcome of the 2020 election, contradicting President Trump.
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Politics
Barr: DOJ Has No Evidence Of Fraud Affecting 2020 Election Outcome
The attorney general told The Associated Press on Tuesday neither Justice Department attorneys nor the FBI have substantiated any of the various claims about so-called fraud.
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Law & Courts
Trump Pardons Michael Flynn, Who Pleaded Guilty To Lying About Russia Contact
President Trump has pardoned his first national security adviser, Michael Flynn, who pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with the Russian ambassador. It was announced on Twitter.
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Politics
Once Out Of Office, Trump Faces Significant Legal Jeopardy
The president already is the subject of investigations by New York officials, and he may be implicated by federal authorities as well. As a private citizen, he would no longer enjoy de facto immunity.
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World
China Runs Illegal Intimidation Scheme Inside The U.S., DoJ Charges
Five people have been arrested and others are facing criminal charges in what Justice Department leaders called a plot by China's government to lean on political opponents with threats and extortion.
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Law & Courts
E. Jean Carroll Suit Against Trump To Proceed After Judge Rules Against DOJ
A federal judge says the government may not substitute itself for President Trump as the defendant in the matter and accordingly neutralize the case. So the suit against the president can proceed.