Trump Sought to Fire Mueller in December
The episode was the second time President Trump is now known to have considered taking steps to shut down the special counsel investigation.
Republicans Offer Tough Talk, but No Action, on Setting Safeguards for Mueller
Democrats, for their part, huddled behind closed doors to plot possible responses in case the president moved to dismiss the special counsel or the deputy attorney general.
Warrants and Privilege: Legal Questions About the Raids on Trump’s Lawyer
The president has suggested that the Justice Department infringed on confidential communication with his lawyer. But exactly what communication between a lawyer and a client is privileged?
Bill Cosby’s Lawyer Calls Sex Assault Accuser a ‘Con Artist’
Defense lawyers attacked Andrea Constand as a woman looking for a payday, but a second woman testified that she too had been assaulted by Mr. Cosby.
Facebook Data Collected by Cambridge Analytica Included Private Messages
The social network revealed that the harvesting of people’s Facebook data was not limited to public profile information.
Justice Department Launches Probe of College Early Admissions
Justice’s Antitrust Division is looking into the way colleges and universities use the early decision application process, possibly with an eye on collusion.
Raids on Trump’s Lawyer Sought Records of Payments to Women
The early-morning searches enraged the president, associates said, and he is said to be considering whether to fire Rod J. Rosenstein, the deputy attorney general.
Senators: E.P.A. Files Undercut Pruitt’s Need for First-Class Travel
In a letter, two Democratic senators claim to have a document disputing the E.P.A. chief’s need for costly travel and other security measures.
Thomas Bossert, Trump’s Chief Adviser on Homeland Security, Is Forced Out
The departure of Mr. Bossert coincided with the arrival of John R. Bolton as the president’s national security adviser.
California Today: California Today: How Do California Eviction Rates Compare to the Rest of the U.S.?
Tuesday: The state’s steep housing costs and strong safety nets, a record-breaking spring heat wave, and re-entering life in Stockton after a stint behind bars.
At Least 5 Killed in Plane Crash at Arizona Golf Course
A single-engine plane crashed onto the TPC Scottsdale golf course, killing everyone on board, the authorities said. The crash is under investigation.
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