On Politics: Barr to Look Into F.B.I. ‘Spying’ on Trump Campaign
The attorney general’s remarks are sure to please President Trump, who has alleged that his campaign was targeted out of political malice.
Suspect Arrested in Fires at Black Churches in Louisiana
The three fires occurred over a 10-day period starting on March 26 in St. Landry Parish, north of Lafayette.
Failed Texas Bill Would Have Made Death Penalty Possible in Abortion Cases
The bill would have made women who obtained an abortion, or doctors who performed one, open to being charged with assault or criminal homicide.
Pentagon Prosecutors Seek Trial of 3 Guantánamo Prisoners for Indonesia Bombings
The United States has held the detainees for 16 years. They are believed to have conspired in two deadly terrorist bombings in 2002 and 2003.
Ex-Obama Counsel Expects to Be Charged Soon in Mueller-Related Case
Gregory B. Craig would become the first top Democrat to be charged in a case developed by the special counsel.
Lawmakers in Both Parties Vow to Rein In Insulin Costs
A hearing on Wednesday was one of several signs that Congress was serious about trying to address the cries of distress from constituents unable to afford the medicines they need.
Barr Says Congress May See Some Redacted Parts of Mueller Report
In a second straight day of testimony before the release of the special counsel report, the attorney general said he would not take out criticisms of President Trump.
A ‘Glitch’ Left Young People Off the Jury Rolls. Does That Violate the Constitution?
Computer glitches have compromised jury selection processes across the country. More trouble surfaced recently in a death penalty case in Louisiana.
Treasury Dept. Declines House Request for Trump’s Tax Returns
Steven Mnuchin, the Treasury secretary, told Congress that more time was needed to evaluate the request and cited privacy concerns.
Retiring as a Judge, Trump’s Sister Ends Court Inquiry Into Her Role in Tax Dodges
Maryanne Trump Barry faced complaints of judicial misconduct after a New York Times investigation found she had engaged in fraudulent tax schemes with her siblings.
Barr Asserts Intelligence Agencies Spied on the Trump Campaign
The attorney general said “spying did occur” in remarks certain to please President Trump, who has accused law enforcement officials of targeting his campaign.
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