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Politics
Trump Commutes Sentence Of Longtime Friend And Adviser Roger Stone
The president has used his clemency power to spare Stone a prison sentence following his conviction in federal court. It's the latest official intercession in a case involving a Trump friend.
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Law & Courts
Attorney General Moves To Oust U.S. Prosecutor Who Investigated Trump Allies
Attorney General William Barr had announced that Geoffrey Berman would be stepping down as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York. But Berman says, "I have no intention of resigning."
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Law & Courts
Appeals Court Appears Skeptical Of Flynn's Bid To Force Judge To Dismiss Case
A panel of judges seemed dubious about ordering a lower court to stop a review process launched after the Justice Department said it was dropping charges against Michael Flynn.
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Law & Courts
No Sign Of Antifa So Far In Justice Department Cases Brought Over Unrest
An NPR review of the federal cases brought in connection with the unrest over George Floyd's death do not mention any links to the Antifa movement.
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Politics
How DOJ Has Taken A Pro-Police Stance Under President Trump
President Trump said in the wake of George Floyd's death that police nationwide have to "do better." But the Justice Department under Trump has backed away from the Obama-era police reforms.
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Politics
Trump's Response To Unrest Raises Questions, Criticisms
President Trump's tough "law and order" response to the protests over George Floyd's death has unleashed criticism from top military brass, and may even be dividing his own party.
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Politics
Attorney General Steps Up Federal Law Enforcement Response To Protests
William Barr has directed that riot teams be dispatched to Washington, D.C., and Miami to assist local authorities in responding to protests there.
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Politics
Profile Of Judge Sullivan, Criticized For Dismissing Michael Flynn Case
When the Justice Department moved to drop its more than two-year case against Michael Flynn, President Trump's first national security adviser, it put the spotlight on presiding judge Emmet Sullivan.
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Politics
Justice Department Closes Investigations Of 3 Senators; Burr Inquiry Continues
Investigators won't pursue insider-trading investigations into one Democrat and two Republicans, but Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., remains a subject of interest to the FBI and prosecutors.
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Politics
FBI Director Orders Internal Review Of Michael Flynn Investigation
The decision from FBI Director Christopher Wray comes two weeks after the Justice Department moved to drop its case against Flynn.