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L.A. Times: Mission of Justice Department Is Not ‘Lock Her Up’
We live in a country of laws and no one should be above them. That includes the president. And it also includes Hillary Clinton, the president’s former campaign opponent. Where there is reason to believe wrongdoing or self-dealing has occurred in violation of the laws there should be an investigation and if necessary a prosecution.
Judge: Charged Trump Aide Gates Barred from Leaving House for Kids, Holidays
A judge agreed with Special Counsel Robert Mueller on Thursday that Donald Trump aide Richard Gates is a flight risk and therefore should remain under house arrest and should not leave his home for Christmas or to pick up his children from school.
Jared Kushner Failed to Disclose Emails about Wikileaks, Russia from 2016
Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law and a White House senior adviser, received emails last year about Wikileaks and a “Russian backdoor overture and dinner invite” without disclosing the information to the Senate Judiciary Committee, Politico reports.
Hacker Accused of Stalking FBI Agent Back in Jail for Criticizing Bureau
An alleged hacker accused of online stalking and harassment of an FBI agent is back in jail after criticizing the FBI on a blog post.
Poll: Most Americans Don’t Believe Mueller Probe Is ‘Witch Hunt’
Most Americans don’t buy President Trump’s repeated claims that the special counsel investigation into alleged collusion between the Trump campaign team and Russia is a “witch hunt.”
Trump’s Nominee for Homeland Security Has Conflict of Interest
President Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security, Kirstjen Nielsen, has found herself in a tough position following the discovery that she was guided through the confirmation process by a private consultant with a conflict of interest.
Justice Department Watchdog to Determine by Spring Comey’s Statements on Clinton Before Election
The Justice Department inspector general revealed on Wednesday that he hopes to finish his review by early spring to determine whether FBI Director James Comey improperly made public statements about the Hillary Clinton investigation ahead of the 2016 election.