Barr says DOJ did not consult with White House on Flynn decision
Attorney General William Barr joined CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge for an exclusive interview.
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Attorney General Barr on why he moved to dismiss Flynn's charges
Attorney General William Barr joined CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge to discuss the reasoning behind the motion.
Barr says dismissing Flynn's charges was an "easy decision"
Attorney General William Barr joined CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge to discuss the reasoning behind the motion.
DOJ to drop Michael Flynn criminal case
The Department of Justice has dropped criminal charges against former national security adviser Michael Flynn. The retired Army general pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about discussions he had with Russia's ambassador to the U.S. in the weeks before President Trump took office. CBSN legal contributor Keir Dougall joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with the latest.
Barr makes Twitter debut with #AskAG Barr
The vast majority of questions were not on the declared topic of Justice Department initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michael Flynn documents unsealed
Documents related to the prosecution of former national security adviser Michael Flynn were unsealed Wednesday. They include handwritten notes from his 2017 interview with the FBI. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more.
Inmates and families confused by guidance on home confinement
The attorney general has said that for some inmates, "home confinement might be more effective in protecting their health."
Barr compares shutdowns to "house arrest," threatens legal action
The attorney general called stay-at-home orders "unprecedented burdens on civil liberties."
States and houses of worship battle over coronavirus restrictions
With nearly all Americans subject to mandatory stay-at-home orders, houses of worship have altered their practices in accordance with federal, state and local social distancing guidelines.
Barr defends Trump's firing of intelligence community inspector general
Barr said Thursday that Trump was right to fire the watchdog who disclosed the whistleblower report.
Barr tells federal prisons to send inmates home amid coronavirus outbreak
"We are using all the tools we have to protect the inmates," Barr said on Thursday.
U.S. charges Venezuelan leader and top officials for drug trafficking
Justice Department officials said Maduro and other high-ranking Venezuelan officials worked with FARC to "flood the United States with cocaine."
Justice Dept. asks Congress for expansion of judicial powers
Justice Department spokeswoman Kerri Kupec said the recommendations were developed in consultation with Congress and the federal judiciary.
Barr tells AP FBI probing cyber incident on federal network
U.S. officials said Monday there was a "cyber incident" involving the Department of Health and Human Services' computer networks.
Ivanka Trump met Australian politician days before his virus diagnosis
Attorney General William Barr was also in close quarters with Australian government minister Peter Dutton, who is now hospitalized.
Judge criticizes Barr for "lack of candor" in summaries of Mueller report
Federal judge orders review of Mueller report redactions by Justice Department, citing "grave concerns about the objectivity of the process that preceded the public release of the redacted version of the Mueller Report."
Bill Barr announces elder fraud prosecution data for past year
Scams targeting the elderly are usually foreign-based, like the "Nigerian prince" scheme or robocalls involving the impersonation of a U.S. government official who demands money from targets.
House Democrats ask Barr for information on Stone case
Attorney General William Barr is set to testify before the House Judiciary Committee at the end of March
Barr says U.S. has "moral obligation" to combat rise in police suicides
"These are staggering statistics, and a lot more has to be done," Barr told a conference of police chiefs in Miami.
Barr has considered quitting over Trump's tweets about DOJ
A Justice Department spokesperson said Barr "has no plans to resign."
Federal judges' group calls emergency meeting over Roger Stone case
U.S. District Judge Cynthia Rufe said the group "could not wait" any longer to discuss the crisis that has engulfed the Justice Department.
2,000 ex-Justice Department employees call on Barr to resign
The former officials from Republican and Democratic administrations said Barr's behavior is a "grave threat to the fair administration of justice."
Kennedy defends Barr's intervention in Roger Stone case
"He's mature. He's serious. He exercises power fairly and intelligently. He's cursed with a rational mind and he's tough as a boot," Kennedy said on "Face the Nation."
Barr calls for outside prosecutor to review the Flynn case
The Justice Department confirmed that a prosecutor in the U.S. attorney's office in St. Louis is working closely with prosecutor Brandon Van Grack to review the case.
Democratic senators call on William Barr to resign
Democrats are also proposing a bill to prevent an official nominated by the president to intervene in a case involving the president.
Russell Brand sentenced to over 10 years for rape and sex assault
NASA is recruiting new astronauts. Here are the qualifications.
France says Iran behind costly grocery store refrigeration hacks
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Congress returns for lame-duck sprint after GOP midterm losses
Ole Miss investigating "deeply troubling" video of racist gestures
Alleged cartel leader wanted by the U.S. is captured in Mexico
SKIMS Advent calendar sparks controversy: "I can get these at Dollar Tree"
