US Justice Department Coverage

Feds provide update on charges related to Capitol riot
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael Sherwin and Steven D'Antuono of the FBI's Washington Field Office provide updates on charges related to last week's riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Top prosecutor quits after Barr election fraud order
The Justice Department's top election crimes prosecutor resigned Monday in protest after Attorney General William Barr told federal prosecutors that they should examine allegations of voting irregularities before states move to certify results in the coming weeks.

Roger Stone receives sentence, challenges conviction
The political fallout from a case that divided President Trump and the Justice Department is far from done.

New concerns surface about Trump blurring lines between justice, politics
After issuing a series of high-profile pardons, President Trump asserted that he's America's top law enforcement officer.

Judges postpone emergency meeting to discuss Trump/Barr concerns
A group of federal judges hastily postponed an emergency meeting that was scheduled to take place Wednesday to discuss concerns about President Donald Trump and the Justice Department's intervention in politically charged cases.

Federal, state officials discuss millions in grants for NC law enforcement
U.S. Department of Justice officials, Gov. Roy Cooper and SBI Director Bob Schurmeier announce $165 million in DOJ grants to state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies.

Mueller makes 1st public statement on Russia probe
Special counsel Robert Mueller is making his first public statement on the Russia investigation amid demands for him to testify in Washington.

Confirmation hearing for William Barr
William Barr's confirmation hearing for the Attorney General post is underway in Washington, D.C.