Will Obama Grant More Clemency Requests With Less Than 2 Weeks In Office?
Harvard Professor Ronald S. Sullivan Jr. talks about his work on criminal justice reform, and the last minute clemency requests to President Obama.
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What We Know About The Fort Lauderdale Shooting Suspect
Esteban Santiago, 26, had been deployed to Iraq as part of the National Guard. In November, he visited an FBI office in Alaska, at which time he exhibited "erratic behavior."
New Democratic Senate Leader Vows To Hold 'Donald Trump's Feet To The Fire'
Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York says he is open to compromise but wants to hold a hard line on protecting his party's priorities. And he is going to use the incoming president's words against him.
New Police Chief Comes After Months Of Turmoil In Oakland, Calif.
Oakland, Calif., has a new police chief. It follows a difficult period this summer when the city burned through three chiefs in a matter of days.
Putin Ordered 'Influence Campaign' To Help Trump, U.S. Intelligence Report Says
The public version of the intelligence report on the investigation into Russia's interference in the U.S. elections concludes that Russia "aspired to help" Trump's election chances when possible.
Justice Department Issues New Guidance On Securing Eyewitness IDs
The policy directs federal investigators to document or record an eyewitness's confidence in an identification at the moment of the ID and encourages the use of "blinded" photo arrays of suspects.
States Create A Patchwork Of Regulations For Employers To Follow
State and local governments are expected to continue to be very active in employment law — passing their own rules on minimum wage, paid leave and other worker protections.
Trump Deposed For 90 Minutes In Civil Case Involving Chef José Andrés
President-elect Donald Trump is preparing to take the oath of office, but as this deposition highlights, many business entanglements remain.
4 Charged With Hate Crimes In Chicago Over Beating Shot On Facebook Live
A Facebook Live video brought to the attention of Chicago police shows a bound man being tortured by four captors. The four were charged with hate crimes and other felonies on Thursday.
Trump Relatives' Potential White House Roles Could Test Anti-Nepotism Law
Donald Trump has suggested he may give his daughter and son-in-law a role in his administration. A law bars presidents from hiring family, but a court ruled it doesn't apply to White House staff jobs.