Investigation
Donald Trump Defends Matt Gaetz, Denies Congressman Asked for Pardon
In a statement shared on Wednesday, the former president said that Republican lawmaker "totally denied the accusations against him."
18-Year-Old Killed in N.J. Shooting While Protecting Girlfriend's Nephew
Al-Tarrek Bell, from Skinnersville, North Carolina, was killed after someone opened fire in an apartment parking lot on March 27 while he was visiting his girlfriend's family in Edgewater Park, New Jersey.
'You May Die': Utah Asian Americans Receive Threatening Letters
The letters, which don't address individuals by name, would likely fit the offense of threatening terrorism, according to Utah police.
'Sedition' Explained As Capitol Rioters Could Face 20 Years in Prison
There are over 400 criminal cases so far in the investigation of the U.S. Capitol riots, former acting U.S. Attorney for Washington Michael R. Sherwin has said.
Chris Christie Says Wait for Cuomo Investigations, Dems Demand Resignation
"If I'm going to say that about President Trump, which I did, then I'm going to say the exact same thing about Andrew Cuomo if we're going to be consistent."
Man Linked to Capitol Riot Talked Often About Hating Jews: Coworkers
A filing by the United States opposed Timothy Hale-Cusanelli's pre-trial release and showed evidence that the defendant had white supremacist ideologies.
Whitmer Says Cuomo Faces Different Standard Than Trump Amid Allegations
"Is there a different standard? I guess one could conclude that," the Michigan governor told Politico on Thursday.
WHO Must 'Pry Open Closed Doors' in China to Find COVID-19 Origins: WaPo
"Could a Chinese lab worker have gotten infected or inadvertent leakage have touched off the outbreak in Wuhan?" the Washington Post editorial board asked.
Mississippi Rep. Allegedly Used Campaign Money for House Repairs
Steven Palazzo is being investigated by The Office of Congressional Ethics for allegedly misusing campaign funds to conduct repairs on a $1.2 million riverfront home.
Cuomo Impeachment Odds Up—6 Democratic Socialist Lawmakers Support Removal
Sexual harassment allegations and the nursing home death investigation prompted six self-identifying socialist members of the New York Democratic Party to offer their support for impeaching Cuomo.
New York AG Given Authority to Pursue Independent Cuomo Investigation
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that her office had been given the referral necessary to begin with an independent investigation into the claims of sexual harassment against Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Sarkozy Jail Sentence Buoys Trump Critics as U.S. Prosecutors Close In
Observers on both sides of the Atlantic have wondered if the "blueprint" for Trump's demise could be seen in the former French president's corruption trial.
Cuomo Agrees to More Independent Investigation Into Harassment Accusations
"The Governor's office wants a thorough and independent review that is above reproach and beyond political interference, " Beth Garvey, special counsel and senior advisor to the governor, said in a statement Sunday.
Donald Trump 'Not Done With This Revolution,' Former WH Aide Tells CPAC
The U.S. founding fathers "gave us a right to a political revolution and that's what happened in 2016," Kathleen Troia "KT" McFarland told Trump supporters at the conservative event in Florida.
Former NY Governor: 'Not Mistake' Cuomo Covered Up Nursing Home Deaths
Former NY Governor George Pataki suggested the "cover-up is worse than the crime," accusing Andrew Cuomo of "deliberately trying to cover up" a largely undercounted number of COVID-19 nursing home deaths.
WHO's COVID Investigation Confirms Wide Circulation in Wuhan in Dec 2019
New data from Chinese scientists shows that there were 174 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the city of Wuhan during December 2019.
Four Armstrong, Iowa City Officials Charged With Using Taser for Cash
Armstrong, Iowa's police chief, mayor and city clerk were indicted Friday on 21 charges, including the allegation that a Taser was used against a civilian in exchange for money.
Texas AG Paxton Faces Deeper FBI Scrutiny After Details From Ex-Aides
Nate Paul carried out renovation work on Paxton's million-dollar home and gave his alleged mistress a job, according to a court filing from former staffers.
Georgia Probe of Trump Call Could Spell Jail Time in Worst-Case Scenario
Donald Trump urged Brad Raffensperger to "find" votes to overcome his loss in Georgia in a call following the election that was later leaked to the press.
New Jersey Officers Charged After Inmates Allege Assault, Severe Beatings
Inmates at the state's only women's prison were allegedly taken out of their cells and beaten by guards last month.
Black Sailor Finds Noose Hanging From His Bed on Warship
The sailor reportedly found the noose on his rack on the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain on January 26, prompting a Navy Criminal Investigative Service probe.
Multiple Dead Bodies Found in Trunk of Abandoned Vehicle, Man Arrested
The bodies were found after deputies responded to reports of an abandoned white SUV on the outskirts of Othello, Washington, with blood on its hood.
Body Found at Washington Recycling Plant Sparks Investigation
The body came in with recyclables at the plant according to the Pierce County Sheriff's Department.
Army Investigating Psychological Operations Officer at Capitol Riot
A Fort Bragg officer admitted leading 100 members of a conservative group to the "Stop the Steal" rally at the Capitol on January 6.
Devin Nunes Complains on Fox News 'Republicans Have No Way to Communicate'
The California congressman demanded a racketeering investigation into Google, Apple and Amazon for their decision to ban Parler from their app stores.
Michael Cohen Says He is Cooperating With Trump Family Probes
"I am doing this in large part as #Trump and family have tried, and thankfully failed, to destroy America's democracy," Michael Cohen tweeted on Friday.
Trump Touts Mueller, Not Barr, for Stepping Up to 'Set Record Straight'
"Who isn't disappointed? Joe Biden lied on the debate stage, he said 'there's nothing happening' and Barr should have stepped up," the president told Fox News host Brian Kilmeade.
Republicans Question Eric Swalwell's Intelligence Committee Role
"Were you all aware of this tie to a Chinese spy prior to [Eric Swalwell] being put on the committee?" Republican House Minority Whip Steve Scalise asked.
GOP Rep Says 'Impeachable Conduct' May Be on Hunter Biden Laptop
Colorado's Ken Buck says America can't "move forward" with a Joe Biden presidency unless the DOJ appoints a special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden's laptop—that is, Buck claims, if Biden even won.
Alexis Sharkey's Friends Say She Was 'Scared for Her Life' Prior to Death
"I'm going to be honest, she confided in me about how worried she was for her safety," Sharkey's friend Lauren Breaux told ABC13.