What should the members of Congress ask former special counsel Robert Mueller when he testifies in front of two House committees Wednesday? A pair of columnists, writing for InsideSources.com, answer that question from two political points of view. Lisa Gilbert, vice president of legislative affairs for Public Citizen, views the task...
Trump Moves to End Asylum Protections for Central Americans
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Monday moved to end asylum protections for most Central American migrants in a major escalation of the president's battle to tamp down the number of people crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. According to a new rule published in the Federal Register , asylum seekers who pass through...
Barr's Full Statement on Mueller Report
Despite President Donald Trump's efforts to derail Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference with the 2016 election, Muller could not conclusively determine that Trump had committed criminal obstruction of justice. The Justice Department posted a redacted version of the report online Thursday morning, 90 minutes after Attorney General...
'I Will Not Be Bullied,' Says Trump's AG Nominee
WASHINGTON — Vowing "I will not be bullied," President Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general asserted independence from the White House on Tuesday, saying he believed that Russia had tried to interfere in the 2016 presidential election, that the special counsel investigation shadowing Trump is not a witch hunt and...
Trump AG Nominee: 'Vitally Important' Mueller Finish Russia Probe
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general will tell senators at his confirmation hearing "it is vitally important" that special counsel Robert Mueller be allowed to complete his Russia investigation, according to prepared remarks obtained by The Associated Press on Monday. "I believe it is in the best...
Rosenstein, a Frequent Trump Target, Will Leave Justice Dept
WASHINGTON — Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who appointed special counsel Robert Mueller and remains his most visible Justice Department protector, is expected to leave his position soon after William Barr is confirmed as attorney general, a person familiar with the plans said Wednesday. Barr, who served in the position...
Trump Says He’ll Nominate Barr for Attorney General
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday he will nominate William Barr, the late President George H.W. Bush's attorney general, to serve in the same role. Trump made the announcement while departing the White House for a trip to Missouri. He called Barr "a terrific man" and "one of the...