Judge Says Barr Misled on How His Justice Dept. Viewed Trump’s Actions
Judge Amy Berman Jackson said in a ruling that the misleading statements were similar to others that William P. Barr, the former attorney general, had made about the Mueller investigation.
Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today
Pfizer said its vaccine brought in $3.5 billion in revenue so far this year.
Justin Lafferty, Tennessee Lawmaker, Draws Fire for Three-Fifths Compromise Remarks
Justin Lafferty, a state representative, was rebuked after offering a historical defense of the agreement, under which three-fifths of a state’s enslaved people counted toward its population.
Giuliani’s Allies Want Trump to Pay His Legal Bills
As Rudolph Giuliani faces an escalating federal investigation and defamation suits, his advisers believe he should benefit from a $250 million Trump campaign war chest.
Derek Chauvin’s Lawyer Asks for a New Trial After Guilty Verdict
The expected legal motion came on the same day that one of the jurors was being criticized for his participation in the March on Washington last year.
Former Neo-Nazi Leader Sentenced to 3 Years in ‘Swatting’ Scheme
John Cameron Denton, 27, and his co-conspirators, who targeted journalists, a cabinet secretary and a Black church, were fueled by racial animosity, federal prosecutors said.
Crist Enters Race to Face DeSantis, With More Democrats Likely to Follow
Charlie Crist has an extensive political history in Florida and is widely known throughout the state. But his candidacy is not likely to deter other Democrats like Val Demings and Nikki Fried.
Behind Biden’s Flip-Flop on Refugees
We chatted with our Washington reporter about why the Biden administration reversed itself in the first place — and what that tells us about its future approach to migration issues.
New Covid Cases in Arizona Are Up 21 Percent in Two Weeks
The state, which lifted all its pandemic restrictions in March, has seen a 21 percent increase in its daily new-case average in recent weeks.
Five in Houston Face Charges in Suspected Case of Human Smuggling
Police officers in Houston responded to a kidnapping tip on Friday and found nearly 100 undocumented people crammed into a house, according to the authorities.
Federal Agencies Warn Landlords to Comply With Eviction Halt
The warning followed reports that apartment building owners were seeking to evict tens of thousands of renters despite a federal halt on evictions during the pandemic.
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