Trump’s lawyers did not address the DOJ’s ‘obstruction allegations or why the ex-president possessed the documents at an unsecure beach resort.
Author: Kevin Johnson, USA TODAY
DOJ says it’s ‘likely’ Mar-a-Lago documents were hidden and efforts made to obstruct probe
Prosecutors also refuted claims that former President Donald Trump cooperated with authorities months leading to the unprecedented Aug. 8 search.
DOJ says some privileged documents identified in screening of seized Mar-a-Lago documents
The filing comes after a U.S. district judge signaled her intent to appoint a special master to serve as a third-party screener of the documents.
Atlanta-area DA wants former Trump chief of staff Meadows to testify in election interference probe
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis said Trump’s ex-chief of staff has info on efforts “to influence the results of the … 2020 election.”
DOJ releases secret Russia probe memo recommending against charging Trump with obstruction
Document concludes ‘no precedent’ for obstruction case against Trump
3 men, including Mafia hitman, charged in 2018 prison killing of Boston crime boss Whitey Bulger
Three men, including a Mafia hitman, were charged with killing notorious Boston crime boss James “Whitey” Bulger in prison in 2018.
Giuliani gives 6-hour testimony in Georgia criminal probe; Trump attorney is target in inquiry: Live updates
Rudy Giuliani’s attorney has said the Trump lawyer would decline to answer questions about any conversations with the former president.
Federal judge rejects Sen. Lindsey Graham’s bid to quash grand jury subpoena in Georgia case
Graham asserted he was engaging in legitimate inquiries as a lawmaker under the Constitution’s speech and debate clause when he contacted officials.
‘It’s crazy’: FBI Director Christopher Wray expresses deep concern for rising violence in US
Wray called election and politically motivated violence “almost a 365-day phenomenon,” an outgrowth of the country’s deep divide.
DOJ challenges Idaho abortion law; first administration test since Roe v. Wade overturned
The Idaho law, set to take effect Aug. 25, imposes a near-total ban on abortion and violates federal law, federal officials said.