Justice Department Details Case Against Fired Deputy FBI Director McCabe
A report sent to Congress on Friday offered extensive detail about why Attorney General Jeff Sessions decided to fire Andrew McCabe in March.
Law
How Often Do People Use Guns In Self-Defense?
Many gun owners say the primary reason they own a firearm is self-defense. But for years, experts have been starkly divided over how often people actually use guns for this purpose.
Trump Attorney Cohen Is Subject Of Months-Long Federal Criminal Investigation
Prosecutors revealed in court documents on Friday that a grand jury in New York City has been investigating Michael Cohen for months over his business dealings.
Alleged Vermont School Shooting Plot Spurs Debate About When Intent Becomes A Crime
Jack Sawyer, 18, was arrested on Feb. 15 for an alleged plot to shoot up his former high school. Legal experts in Vermont disagree about whether a crime was committed.
Justice Department Investigating How Colleges Use Early-Decision Admissions
The Justice Department is investigating whether colleges communicate with each other about prospective students they accept through the early-decision process.
Clash For Control Of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Heads To Court
CFPB Acting Director Mick Mulvaney testified before the Senate on the same day AS another CFPB employee appeared in court to argue that Mulvaney had been unlawfully installed as its chief.
Stoneman Douglas Teacher Is Arrested After Leaving Gun In Bathroom Stall
Sean Simpson has spoken in favor of gun control efforts — and has also said he might be open to the idea of carrying a gun in class.
Parkland Gunman Says He Wants Inheritance To Go To Victims' Fund
Nikolas Cruz stands to receive $25,000 from his mother's life insurance policy — and possibly much more from her estate. He is seeking to plead guilty as part of a deal to avoid the death penalty.
Justice Dept. Investigating Early-Decision Admissions At Elite Colleges
Colleges including Amherst, Williams and Middlebury are said to have received letters asking them to retain communications with other schools about admitted students, as part of an antitrust probe.
'Warranty Void If Removed'? As It Turns Out, Feds Say Those Warnings Are Illegal
The Federal Trade Commission says tying warranties to the use of specific parts or services is prohibited. And the agency has told six companies they have 30 days to fix their ways or face penalties.