Kate McKinnon, Pete Davidson departing from ‘SNL’
May 22, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Kate McKinnon and Pete Davidson are among those departing from “Saturday Night Live," leaving the sketch institution without arguably its two most famous names after Saturday's 47th season finale.
Rhode Island man sentenced in North Dakota fentanyl case
October 17, 2021 GMTFARGO, N.D. (AP) — A Rhode Island man accused by prosecutors of having a “leadership role” an international fentanyl trafficking operation has been sentenced in North Dakota to 33 years in federal prison.
US to restore full pension of FBI official fired under Trump
October 15, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe has won back his full pension as part of a settlement of his lawsuit arising from his firing during the Trump administration more than three years ago, his lawyers announced Thursday.
Watchdog: Little help from Trump officials in census probe
July 20, 2021 GMTA watchdog agency investigating the origins of a failed attempt to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census form was unable to question top Trump administration officials because they either refused to cooperate or set unacceptable interview terms, according to a report released Tuesday.
Garland lets immigration judges put off deportation cases
July 15, 2021 GMTU.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland tossed a Trump administration policy Thursday that barred immigration judges from putting off the deportation cases of immigrants waiting on green cards and visas.
Jeff Sessions: Don’t allow critics to “demoralize” country
July 5, 2021 GMTHUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, speaking at an Independence Day program at an Alabama church, said critics shouldn't “demoralize” the country even if America didn't immediately meet its ideal of equality.
Analysis of police misconduct record laws in all 50 states
May 12, 2021 GMTCARBONDALE, Illinois (AP) — Below is an analysis of public record laws in all 50 states. It is based on an analysis of statutes and court opinions as well as interviews with experts...
Watchdog: DOJ bungled ‘zero tolerance’ immigration policy
January 14, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Department leaders under President Donald Trump knew their 2018 “zero tolerance” border policy would result in family separations but pressed on with prosecutions even as other agencies became overwhelmed with migrants, a government watchdog report released Thursday has found...
Alabama Senate race shapes up to be a contentious slugfest
July 16, 2020 GMTMONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — With control of the U.S. Senate on the line, Alabama’s race is shaping up to be a contentious showdown between a college football coach backed by President Donald Trump and the body’s most endangered Democrat, who will need to motivate his base and court moderate voters to win political survival...
In defeat, Sessions still says Trump is right for the nation
July 15, 2020 GMTMOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Jeff Sessions took the stage with the same sense of conviction he had displayed in giddier times at a Mobile stadium almost five years ago, declaring once more that Donald Trump’s vision was right for America...
Tuberville defeats Sessions, wins Alabama Senate GOP primary
July 15, 2020 GMTMOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions lost the Republican nomination for his old Senate seat in Alabama to former college football coach Tommy Tuberville on Tuesday, likely ending a long political career with a bitter defeat egged on by President Donald Trump...
Sessions vies for Senate comeback in race shadowed by Trump
July 11, 2020 GMTMONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Seeking a political comeback, former U.S. Attorney General MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Jeff Sessions pushed back at President Donald Trump’s criticism Saturday, telling Trump that he was “damn fortunate” Sessions recused himself from the Russia investigation...Sessions, running for Senate, rejects Trump’s criticism
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Trump campaign calls Sessions ‘delusional’ in letter
April 3, 2020 GMTMONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s campaign has sent a letter to Jeff Sessions, his former attorney general now running for a U...
Congressional primaries: Sessions in Alabama Senate runoff
March 4, 2020 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump used a scolding tweet Wednesday to undermine his former attorney general's attempt for a political comeback, hours after Jeff Sessions was forced into a Republican primary runoff for his old Senate seat in Alabama...
Trump attacks Sessions ahead of primary runoff for US Senate
March 3, 2020 GMTMOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Jeff Sessions, making new strides to regain his former Senate seat, faced renewed criticism from Donald Trump that could be his biggest hurdle after the president appeared to mock his former attorney general for being forced into a primary runoff...
Famed coach Tuberville runs for Senate seat as an outsider
February 24, 2020 GMTIRONDALE, Ala. (AP) — As former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville made his way through the Irondale Cafe on Monday, diners stood up from plates of fried green tomatoes to ask for selfies or to greet him with a hearty Auburn “War Eagle” or a teasing “Roll Tide...
Jeff Sessions stresses Trump loyalty in Alabama Senate race
January 25, 2020 GMTVESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (AP) — Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions, giving a recent campaign speech to a suburban Republican club, recalled his 2016 decision to endorse then-presidential candidate Donald Trump at a time when many party members were uncertain about the bellicose outsider...
Northwestern paper’s apology sparks journalism debate
November 13, 2019 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Student editors at the newspaper covering Northwestern University have faced two waves of criticism over their coverage of protests in response to an event featuring former Attorney General Jeff Sessions...
SPLC: Miller pushed racist immigration coverage in emails
November 13, 2019 GMTMONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — White House adviser Stephen Miller sent emails that "promoted white nationalist literature and racist propaganda" to conservative news site Breitbart, the Southern Poverty Law Center said Tuesday after releasing excerpts...
Sessions, an Alabama icon, faces uncertain path to Senate
November 8, 2019 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced Thursday he wants to reclaim his old Senate seat from Alabama, where he's been a conservative icon and dominant vote-getter since the 1990s...
AP sources: Jeff Sessions to announce Alabama Senate bid
November 7, 2019 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions will announce that he is entering the race for his old U...
AP sources: Jeff Sessions to announce Alabama Senate bid
November 7, 2019 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions will announce that he is entering the race for his old U.S. Senate seat in Alabama, two Republicans with direct knowledge of his plans said Wednesday.
AP sources: Jeff Sessions exploring possible Ala. Senate run
October 29, 2019 GMTMONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is exploring the possibility of a run for his old Senate seat in Alabama, according to three Republicans with knowledge of the situation.
Leslie Jones exiting ‘SNL,’ Kate McKinnon back next season
August 27, 2019 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — "Saturday Night Live" cast member Leslie Jones is leaving the NBC show after five seasons, while Kate McKinnon is sticking around...
Ex-FBI official Andrew McCabe sues over his firing
August 8, 2019 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, a frequent target of President Donald Trump's ire, sued the FBI and the Justice Department on Thursday over his firing...
Democrats questioning Robert Mueller to focus on obstruction
July 19, 2019 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee who will question former special counsel Robert Mueller next week plan to focus on a narrow set of episodes laid out in his report, an effort to direct Americans' attention to what they see as the most egregious examples of President Donald Trump's conduct...
House Judiciary will vote on subpoenas for Kushner, Sessions
July 10, 2019 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The House Judiciary Committee is moving to authorize subpoenas for several people tied to special counsel Robert Mueller's report, including President Donald Trump's son in law, Jared Kushner, and former Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Lithgow, Bening and more stars perform Mueller report
June 25, 2019 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — John Lithgow joined the growing list of actors who have taken on the role of President Donald Trump, portraying the world leader in a live reading of former special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation of Trump's 2016 campaign...
Jeff Sessions backs AG Barr on ‘spying’ claim
May 8, 2019 GMTFormer Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Wednesday that his successor was within bounds to call the FBI's surveillance of Trump campaign figures "spying."
How Trump’s anger at AG grew: ‘It’s all because you recused’
April 26, 2019 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Jeff Sessions was "weak," the president of the United States shouted.
Donald Trump was livid — as angry as aide Steve Bannon had ever seen him...
Former AG Sessions calls for moving past Mueller report
April 25, 2019 GMTAMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Wednesday said it is time to move past special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation and "get on with the business of America...
The 10 instances of possible obstruction in Mueller report
April 18, 2019 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election identified 10 instances of possible obstruction of justice by President Donald Trump...
Ex-acting AG Matthew Whitaker leaves Justice Department
March 4, 2019 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Former acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker has left the Justice Department...
‘Sanctuary’ cities are getting their grants despite threats
March 3, 2019 GMTMONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — About 18 months after the Trump administration threatened to withhold law enforcement grants from nearly 30 places around the country it felt weren't doing enough to work with federal immigration agents, all but one have received or been cleared to get the money, the Justice Department said...
Andrew Wheeler promoted to EPA administrator in 52-47 Senate vote
February 28, 2019 GMTAndrew Wheeler was confirmed to head up the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday after a 52-47 Senate vote that mostly stayed within party lines.
A former coal industry lobbyist, Mr. Wheeler was promoted from his position of acting director with Republicans supporting and Democrats opposing him.
Official: Deputy AG Rosenstein expected to depart in March
February 19, 2019 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — A Justice Department official says Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is expected to leave his position in the middle of next month...
William Barr sworn in for 2nd stint as US attorney general
February 14, 2019 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — William Barr was sworn in Thursday for his second stint as the nation's attorney general, taking the helm of the Justice Department as special counsel Robert Mueller investigates Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election...
Senate panel approves Trump’s attorney general nominee
February 7, 2019 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee approved William Barr's nomination for attorney general along party lines Thursday, with Republicans praising his credentials and Democrats questioning how transparent he'll be once special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation concludes...
Appeals judges see delay tactics in child immigration fight
January 25, 2019 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Both sides in the dispute over a program sparing many young immigrants from deportation appear to be purposefully dragging out their legal fight, federal appeals judges said Friday...
Matthew Whitaker, acting attorney general, to testify before Congress on contacts with Trump, Cohen
January 23, 2019 GMTActing Attorney General Matthew Whitaker will face questions from House lawmakers next month about whether he discussed special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe prior to succeeding ousted Attorney General Jeff Sessions last year, according to one top Democrat.
Giuliani, Barr, Cohen serve up ‘Something Burger’: Darcy cartoon
January 18, 2019 GMTGiuliani, Barr, Cohen serve up 'Something Burger': Darcy cartoon
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Burger King Donald Trump had to be choking on his "hamberders" listening to Rudy Giuliani's talk about collusion on CNN, Attorney General nominee William Barr's comments during his confirmation hearing and reports that Trump told Cohen to lie in his Congressional testimony.
Doug Jones faces senate re-election challenge in Alabama
January 18, 2019 GMTMOBILE, Ala. | Jim Walker drew two armed threats in 2017 when the well-known liberal bar owner drove around with a big sign on the back of his truck endorsing Democratic senatorial candidate Doug Jones.
Trump’s AG pick vows not to target marijuana businesses
January 15, 2019 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's pick to become the next attorney general said Tuesday that he would "not go after" marijuana companies in states where cannabis is legal, even though he personally believes the drug should be outlawed...
Trump’s AG nominee defends memo criticizing Mueller probe
January 15, 2019 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general on Tuesday defended his decision to send an unsolicited memo to the Justice Department criticizing an aspect of the special counsel's Russia investigation, saying he was simply trying to warn senior Justice Department officials against "stretching a statute" to conclude that the president had obstructed justice...
Democrats worry over AG nominee’s view of presidential power
January 9, 2019 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — William Barr once advised that a president didn't need Congress' permission to attack Iraq, that his administration could arrest a foreign dictator and that the FBI could capture suspects abroad without that country's consent...
Growing like a weed: A look at marijuana milestones in 2018
December 27, 2018 GMTIt took less than a week for the Trump administration to kill the considerable buzz created Jan. 1 when California's broad marijuana legalization law took effect, creating the largest legal U...
Judge blocks restrictions on who can apply for asylum
December 20, 2018 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday blocked Trump administration policies that prevented immigrants who suffered gang violence or domestic abuse in their home countries from seeking asylum...
Democratic senators sue over Whitaker’s appointment as AG
November 19, 2018 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Three Senate Democrats filed a lawsuit Monday arguing that Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker's appointment is unconstitutional and asking a federal judge to remove him...
Man arrested in pipe-bomb mailings case
November 15, 2018 GMTWASHINGTON -- Federal authorities took a man into custody Friday in Florida in connection with the mail-bomb scare that earlier widened to 12 suspicious packages, the FBI and Justice Department said.
Flake vows to oppose judges unless Mueller bill gets a vote
November 14, 2018 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Jeff Flake said Wednesday that he won't vote to confirm judicial nominees unless GOP leaders hold a vote on legislation to protect special counsel Robert Mueller from being fired...
Susan Collins moves to protect Mueller probe from Trump, Whitaker
November 9, 2018 GMTSen. Susan Collins announced her support Friday for legislation that would protect special counsel Robert Mueller from being summarily ousted by President Trump or new acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker.
Lindsey Graham laughs off 2017 vow of ‘hell to pay’ if Jeff Sessions is fired
November 9, 2018 GMTSen. Lindsey Graham on Thursday night laughed off a Fox News host's questions about his 2017 pledge that there would "be hell to pay" if President Trump fired former Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
The Latest: Trump calls Whitaker ‘very highly respected man’
November 9, 2018 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation and changes at the Department of Justice (all times local):...
Hundreds march in Philly for Mueller
November 9, 2018 GMTBy Staff
In solidarity with scores of similar actions across the country, several hundred protesters marched Thursday evening in Center City to show support for embattled special counsel Robert Mueller in the wake of Individual-1’s post-election ouster of Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Acting AG Whitaker has thoughts on Mueller’s Russia probe
November 9, 2018 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Matthew Whitaker has warned that Robert Mueller's Russia investigation risks "going too far" and supported limits on the prosecutor's power...
After Kansas loss, Kobach could join Trump administration
November 8, 2018 GMTTOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kris Kobach rode his national reputation as an advocate for tough immigration and voting rules to a job atop President Donald Trump's short-lived election-fraud commission...
With new Justice official, fate of Russia probe in question
November 8, 2018 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Jeff Sessions was pushed out after enduring more than a year of blistering and personal attacks from President Donald Trump, who inserted in his place a Republican Party loyalist with authority to oversee the remainder of the special counsel's Russia investigation...
Acting attorney general has questioned Mueller investigation
November 8, 2018 GMTIOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The man who will serve at least temporarily as the nation's top law enforcement official is a relatively inexperienced Republican Party loyalist from Iowa who has called for limiting special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation...