FBI fires agents who worked on Trump classified document investigation, AP sources say
Read full article: FBI fires agents who worked on Trump classified document investigation, AP sources sayThe FBI has fired additional agents who worked on an investigation into President Donald Trump, this time terminating employees who participated in the probe into the Republicanās hoarding of classified documents.
More departures at the US attorney's office in Minnesota, AP sources say
Read full article: More departures at the US attorney's office in Minnesota, AP sources sayMore prosecutors are leaving the U.S. attorneyās office in Minnesota during a time of continued turmoil over the Trump administrationās stepped-up immigration enforcement in the state and recent shootings of civilians by federal agents.
Court official dismisses Justice Department's misconduct complaint against a federal judge in DC
Read full article: Court official dismisses Justice Department's misconduct complaint against a federal judge in DCA court official has dismissed a Justice Department complaint that accused a federal judge of misconduct during hearings for a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trumpās ban on transgender troops serving in the military.
Prosecutors drop federal case against woman accused of threatening to kill Trump
Read full article: Prosecutors drop federal case against woman accused of threatening to kill TrumpJustice Department prosecutors are dropping their federal case against a woman who was charged with threatening to kill President Donald Trump.
More rebukes for prosecutors: Grand jurors refuse to indict 2 people accused of threatening Trump
Read full article: More rebukes for prosecutors: Grand jurors refuse to indict 2 people accused of threatening TrumpFederal grand jurors in the nationās capital have refused to indict two people who were charged separately with threatening to kill President Donald Trump.
Prosecutors fail to indict sandwich thrower in Trump's Washington public safety operation
Read full article: Prosecutors fail to indict sandwich thrower in Trump's Washington public safety operationFederal prosecutors have failed to indict a man who was seen on camera hurling a sandwich at a federal law enforcement official in the nationās capital.
US attorney will no longer bring felony charges against people for carrying rifles or shotguns in DC
Read full article: US attorney will no longer bring felony charges against people for carrying rifles or shotguns in DCFederal prosecutors in the nationās capital will no longer bring felony charges against people for possessing rifles or shotguns in the District of Columbia.
Justice Dept. fires more prosecutors, support staff involved in Trump prosecutions, AP sources say
Read full article: Justice Dept. fires more prosecutors, support staff involved in Trump prosecutions, AP sources sayThe Justice Department has fired additional lawyers and support staff who worked on special counsel Jack Smithās investigations into President Donald Trump.
American Express agrees to pay more than $138M to resolve investigation into sales and marketing
Read full article: American Express agrees to pay more than $138M to resolve investigation into sales and marketingAmerican Express has agreed to pay more than $138 million to resolve a wire fraud investigation related to its sales and marketing practices.
Michigan man tied to white supremist group convicted of spray-painting swastikas on synagogue
Read full article: Michigan man tied to white supremist group convicted of spray-painting swastikas on synagogueA 23-year-old man with ties to a white supremacist group was convicted of defacing a Jewish synagogue in Hancock, Michigan with Neo-Nazi symbols, announced Mark Totten, the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan.
Man accused of being hired to kill Michigan teen to hide a sexual assault dies awaiting trial
Read full article: Man accused of being hired to kill Michigan teen to hide a sexual assault dies awaiting trialWhile being lodged at a Federal Bureau of Prisons facility, Bennett reportedly attempted to hire another inmate to kill a key witness.
Haitian gang leader charged with ordering kidnapping of US couple that left woman dead
Read full article: Haitian gang leader charged with ordering kidnapping of US couple that left woman deadA powerful Haitian gang leader has been charged by U.S. prosecutors with ordering the kidnapping of an American couple, which left a woman dead.
Flashpoint Interview: Former US attorney of Michigan discusses trickle effect Roe V. Wade possible removal could have
Read full article: Flashpoint Interview: Former US attorney of Michigan discusses trickle effect Roe V. Wade possible removal could haveBarbara McQuade, former U.S. attorney for the eastern district of Michigan, details the trickle effect Roe V. Wadeās possible removal could have on other laws that were once set in place before 1973.
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Hunter Biden tax probe examining Chinese business dealings
Read full article: Hunter Biden tax probe examining Chinese business dealingsHunter Biden confirmed the existence of the investigation on Wednesday, saying he learned about it for the first time the previous day. Federal investigators served a round of subpoenas on Tuesday, including one for Hunter Biden, according to another person familiar with the investigation. Hunter Biden has a history of international affairs and business dealings in a number of countries. Hunter Biden has been caught up in controversies before. In a CNN interview last week, President-elect Biden addressed the business dealings of his son Hunter and his brothers, pledging that they would avoid any perceived conflicts of interest during his time in office.
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WATCH: Michigan AG, FBI discuss foiled militia plan to kidnap Gov. Whitmer
Read full article: WATCH: Michigan AG, FBI discuss foiled militia plan to kidnap Gov. WhitmerLANSING, Mich. ā Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and individuals from other agencies across the state spoke regarding an alleged militia plan to kidnap Gov. More: 6 accused in militia plan to kidnap Gov. Whitmer as hostage, overthrow Michigan government, feds sayMichigan State Police Col. Joseph Casper is expected to be in attendance. So is Andrew Birge, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan and Matthew Schneider, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan. Watch in the video player above
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ComEd to pay $200M over bribery, Illinois speaker implicated
Read full article: ComEd to pay $200M over bribery, Illinois speaker implicated(Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP, Pool, File)CHICAGO Electric utility ComEd has agreed to pay $200 million to resolve a federal criminal investigation into a long-running bribery scheme that implicates Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, federal prosecutors announced Friday. A deferred prosecution agreement for ComEd filed in federal court states that Public Official A is the Illinois House Speaker, but Madigan the the longest-serving state House speaker in modern American history is not mentioned by name. The U.S. Attorney's office scheduled a Friday afternoon news conference to announce developments in a public corruption investigation." The U.S. Attorneys Office said it filed a one-count criminal information on Friday in U.S. District Court in Chicago charging ComEd with bribery. A deferred prosecution agreement that's subject to approval by the U.S. District Court requires ComEd to pay a $200 million fine.
Flashpoint 7/7/19: Rooting out corruption in Michigan; civility in a heated political climate
Read full article: Flashpoint 7/7/19: Rooting out corruption in Michigan; civility in a heated political climateDETROIT Here is what you missed on Sunday's episode of Flashpoint:Rooting out corruption means more cases in Michigan than anywhere else. U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan Matthew Schneider discussed the issue Sunday. The second segment of Flashpoint featured Nolan Finley, editorial page editor of The Detroit News and Stephen Henderson, host of Detroit Today on WDET. Both discussed how to maintain civility in today's heated political climate. Segment One:U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan Matthew SchneiderSegment Two:Nolan Finley, editorial page editor of The Detroit News and Stephen Henderson, host of Detroit Today on WDET.