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Trump's Inauguration Committee Under Investigation: WSJ
Materials seized from Trump's former personal attorney Michael Cohen reportedly prompted the investigation.
NY AG Suing Target, Walmart for Contaminated Toys
"No one should have to worry that their child's toy may be toxic. It's a parent's worst nightmare," New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood said.
Prosecutors Say Trump Directed A Criminal Conspiracy
Federal prosecutors suggest that Donald Trump committed a federal crime when he directed his then-attorney Michael Cohen to pay off two women during the 2016 campaign.
Federal Agents Raid Trump's Ex-Tax Attorney's Office
Edward Burke worked with Trump for more than a decade to lower property taxes on the president's Chicago buildings by more than $14 million.
Former Trump Student Loan Chief Starts Watchdog Group
The former overseer of the $1.5 trillion U.S. student loan market for the Trump administration said the federal government helped lenders go after delinquent borrowers.
Matthew Whitaker May Have Already Violated Federal Law
Matthew Whitaker may have violated the Hatch Act by continuing to receive thousands of dollars in political contributions as a federal employee.
U.S. Will Soon Spend More on Interest Than Medicaid
Interest on debt is rapidly becoming a larger share of the U.S. GDP, setting up a bipartisan battle over competing spending on health care, education and defense.
How Long Could Cesar Sayoc Jr. Face in Prison?
The charges against Sayoc could mean decades in prison.
Judge Strikes Down More Trump Executive Orders
Judge Jackson wrote that most of the major aspects of Trump's executive orders "conflict with congressional intent in a manner that cannot be sustained."
Did Trump Admit to a Federal Crime on 'Fox & Friends'?
"President Trump just stumbled right into that second federal offense."
Feds Investigating If Duck Boat Accident Was Crime
The Coast Guard has referred the case to federal officials.
Judge Tells ACLU, Officials To Create Asylum Plan
"Children should not be left to navigate the US asylum system alone," the ACLU said.
Judge Says Trump Administration Must Fully Restore DACA
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration failed to give sufficient reason for ending the DACA program
Duterte Banned From Running Again
The president will oversee the country's transition to a federal constitution in 2022 but will not be allowed to seek re-election.
Trump Nominates Mainstream Republican Federal Judges
"If Ted Cruz or Marco Rubio had been president, their appointments would have looked very similar."
Trump Faces Federal Workers Lawsuit
President Trump was in hot water with federal workers after his recent executive order placed restrictions on union representation.
Court Rules Second Amendment Doesn't Protect AR-15s
AR-15s and large-capacity magazines are beyond the scope of the Second Amendment and may be banned, the court ruled.
What Is a Stock Market Correction?
A stock market "correction" means there was a dip in the market, but it's not necessarily a bad thing. In this case, it may reflect a promising economy.
Trump's Janet Yellen Replacement Will Decide Her Legacy
Yellen's policies as the Federal Reserve chairwoman helped lower unemployment and spur the country's economic recovery after the 2008 financial crisis, but her legacy will partially depend in part on her successor, Jerome Powell.
Would a Shutdown Halt the Trump-Russia Probes?
In addition to the special counsel, three committees in Congress are conducting investigations.
FCC to Probe Hawaii Missile Scare
"Emergency alerts are meant to keep us and our families safe, not to create false panic. We must investigate and we must do better," tweeted FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel.
Attacks On FBI Make Job Harder: Agents Rep
The FBI Agents Association's Tom O'Connor responded to criticisms by Trump and others.
Baltimore Cop Likely Wasn't Killed By Officers: Police
The Baltimore Police Department Commissioner made the announcement after revealing that the FBI has refused to take over the investigation.
Judge Stops Deportations Of Somalis Stuck On Plane
In sworn testimonies, the Somalis described scenes of violence on the plane and their intense fears of being returned to Somalia.
Ivanka Trump Used Personal Email for Government Work
A White House spokesperson pointed out that Trump was not a federal employee at the time.
Steve Mnuchin's Bizarre Eclipse-Flight Defense
Considering New Yorkers cared very much about the eclipse, it's uncertain how this argument will hold up.
Mobster Tries to Escape Prison With Priest and Hacksaw
He planned to ask a priest to smuggle a saw blade into the facility.
One-Third of FEMA Leadership Positions Unfilled
The Department of Homeland Security is also short on appointed leaders.
Trump's Photo Still Not Hanging in Federal Offices
A failure to get his official portrait to federal agencies mirrors similar delays in President Donald Trump's administration.