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November 21, 2019

Bill Barr says he'd take fight to restart federal executions to Supreme Court if needed

Attorney General William Barr told The Associated Press on Thursday that he'd be willing to challenge a district court decision to temporarily block capital punishment in the Supreme Court if necessary. 

November 18, 2019

Justice Department watchdog scheduled to testify on alleged FBI, DOJ surveillance abuses

Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz has been scheduled to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Dec. 11, all but confirming the imminent release of his widely-anticipated report into potential FBI and DOJ surveillance abuses against the Trump campaign.

November 18, 2019

Indian national charged with sexual assault while working in Afghanistan as US contractor: DOJ

An Indian national is accused of committing sexual assault while working as a U.S. contractor in Afghanistan, the Department of Justice said Monday.

November 15, 2019

Chicago gang leader accused of supporting ISIS

The leader of a street gang in a Chicago suburb was arrested for allegedly attempting to aid ISIS, the Justice Department announced Friday. 

November 13, 2019

Has Joseph Mifsud resurfaced? Alleged audio of mysterious professor emerges two years after disappearance

He was the lynchpin that triggered the Russia “collusion” investigation, yet Joseph Mifsud was never brought into the proceedings. For more than two years, he has gone underground – his name resurfacing in recent weeks as a key subject in U.S. Attorney General William Barr and prosecutor John Durham’s criminal probe.

November 11, 2019

IG's report on alleged FISA abuse taking time likely because of potential 'broadened' scope, lawmaker claims

As the public awaits Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz's report on alleged FISA abuse ahead of the 2016 election, House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Biggs, R-Ariz, predicted the delay is due to investigators broadening their scope.

November 6, 2019

2 Twitter employees recruited by Saudi Arabia to find critics' personal info, prosecutors say

The Justice Department has charged two former Twitter employees with spying for the Saudi Arabian government, marking the first time federal prosecutors have publicly accused Saudis of spying in the United States.

November 6, 2019

Two men plead guilty to acting as Iranian agents in US, spying on Americans

Two men have pleaded guilty to acting as agents of Iran and spying on American citizens who oppose the Tehran regime and are part of the dissident group Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK), the Justice Department said Wednesday.

November 6, 2019

Jeff Sessions escorted from Northwestern U. under heavy security amid 'cancel culture' protest

Former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions spoke at Northwestern University in Illinois on Tuesday night – despite attempts by protesters to disrupt the event, according to reports.

November 5, 2019

Liberal Christian group attacks Barr speech as 'toxic Christianity'

U.S. Attorney general William Barr has come under fire from a liberal Christian group for a speech he made at Notre Dame University Law School.