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5 Ways William Barr Is Turning America Into a Dictatorship

Robert Reich / Truthdig Feb 26, 2020 The president's hand-picked attorney general has put the Justice Department at the disposal of the White House, shredding the rule of law. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Comey: ‘Real Sloppiness’ in Russia Probe but No Misconduct

ERIC TUCKER / The Associated Press Dec 15, 2019 Ex-FBI director admits he was "overconfident" but says he feels some vindication that no evidence of Trump's sensational claims was found. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Watchdog Caught in Political Crossfire on His Russia Report

ERIC TUCKER and MICHAEL BALSAMO / The Associated Press Dec 11, 2019 Justice Department inspector general says the inquiry into Trump campaign ties wasn't launched due to political bias but major flaws exist. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Comey Called ‘Insubordinate,’ but Not Biased in Clinton Probe

ERIC TUCKER and CHAD DAY / The Associated Press Jun 14, 2018 The Justice Department's inspector general says that although the former FBI director broke with protocol in his handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation, James Comey's decisions were not politically driven. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Call to Prosecute Clinton a Major Story Getting Short Shrift

Ray McGovern / Consortiumnews Apr 19, 2018 The criminal referral to the Department of Justice by 11 House Republicans exposes yet again how establishment media do not report news they don't like. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Do FBI Text Messages Reveal a Conspiracy Against Trump?

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Feb 2, 2018 In a review of texts between FBI officials Peter Strzok and Lisa Page, The Wall Street Journal found "no evidence of a conspiracy" against the president. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Over 20 White House Employees Have Talked to Mueller, Lawyer Says

CHAD DAY and MARY CLARE JALONICK / The Associated Press Jan 25, 2018 The number of interviewees, including eight people from the White House counsel's office, suggests the breadth of Mueller's investigation into Russian election interference. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )