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September 17, 2020

FBI Director Wray: 'Antifa is a real thing,' FBI has cases against people identifying with movement

FBI Director Chris Wray made clear that Antifa is not a made-up, right-wing conspiracy theory and that the FBI has cases involving those connected to it.

September 17, 2020

Where does 'Restorative Justice' stand in schools today?

A U.S. Department of Education representative told Fox News that the Obama-era documents were "were rescinded as a part of the December 2018 School Safety Commission recommendation."

September 17, 2020

Barr criticizes Black Lives Matter movement: 'Not interested in Black lives, they're interested in props'

Attorney General Bill Barr accused the Black Lives Matter movement of using the issue of Black people shot by police as a tool for a larger political agenda instead of sincerely trying to help those they claim to support.

September 17, 2020

US attorney denies report that Barr asked prosecutors to consider criminal charges against Durkan

U.S. Attorney General William Barr reportedly asked federal prosecutors to explore whether they could bring criminal charges against Seattle Mayor Durkan for allowing the Capitol Hill Organized Protest (CHOP) police-free protest zone that led to two fatal shootings.

September 16, 2020

Senate Homeland Security Committee authorizes subpoenas for testimony from Obama officials as part of Russia probe

The Senate Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday voted to authorize subpoenas for former CIA Director John Brennan, former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, former FBI Director James Comey, and other Obama administration officials as part of its broad review into the origins of the Russia investigation.

September 16, 2020

Rep. Andy Biggs to hold special order on House floor to find out who's been funding recent riots

Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., plans to hold a special order on the House floor Wednesday to allow several congressional members to speak, about recent rioting in the U.S. and the possible sources of funding behind them. 

September 15, 2020

Justice Dept. to announce charges for Chinese government-linked 'computer intrusion campaign'

The Justice Department will announce Wednesday charges involving a “computer intrusion campaign” tied to the Chinese government.

September 15, 2020

Lawyer says Bolton ‘will cooperate fully’ after DOJ launches probe into book

An attorney for John Bolton said the ex-White House national security adviser will "cooperate fully" after it emerged that the Justice Department is reviewing whether he used classified information in his tell-all memoir from his experience within the Trump administration.

September 15, 2020

DOJ settles racial discrimination suit against Venice, Florida over fired Black employee

The Department of Justice announced Tuesday it had reached a settlement with the city of Venice, Fla. following a lawsuit involving racial discrimination against a Black employee. 

September 15, 2020

DOJ inspector general investigating Roger Stone sentencing after Mueller prosecutor's testimony

The Office of the Inspector General that independently oversees the Justice Department is examining the sentencing recommendation for GOP operative Roger Stone, a DOJ source confirmed to Fox News.