Remembering A Career Prosecutor Who Leaned Into Controversy — And Took The Heat
David Margolis died Tuesday after serving 51 years at the Justice Department. In those years, he touched nearly every major case and controversy.
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After Mass Shootings, Action On Gun Legislation Soars At State Level
Over 20,400 pieces of gun-related legislation have been proposed in the past 25 years after mass shootings. Whether they tighten or loosen gun laws depends on the state's dominant political party.
House Panel Grills Attorney General Loretta Lynch Over Clinton Email Case
Republican members of the House Judiciary Committee pressed Attorney General Loretta Lynch on the Justice Department decision not to prosecute Hillary Clinton on her handling of classified information.
Research: Black Judges Are Reversed On Appeal More Than White Judges
President Obama has tried to diversify the federal judiciary by appointing more black judges. Data show black federal district judges are overturned on appeal 10 percent more often than white judges.
Stakes Are Raised In Sexual Harassment Suit Against Fox News Chief Ailes
Roger Ailes has filed countermotions against the sexual harassment suit brought by ex-anchor Gretchen Carlson. Other women, however, are coming forward with similar allegations against Ailes.
Amid Deepening Investigation, A Clearer Picture Of Dallas Shooter Emerges
The man who fatally shot five Dallas police officers may have had plans for a wider attack, according to the city's police chief. Investigators are piecing together Micah Xavier Johnson's final days.
Former Police Chief Has A Plan For 'How To Fix America's Police'
Former Seattle Police Chief Norm Stamper says in his book To Protect and Serve: How to Fix America's Police that policing is in crisis. He says more emphasis needs to be put on community policing.
More Than 200 People Arrested At Protests In Louisiana And Minnesota
Protesters gathered around the country Saturday. And while the demonstrations were largely peaceful, tensions erupted in Minnesota and Louisiana.
VIDEO: Texas Inmates Escape Holding Cell — To Save Jailer
"It never crossed my mind whether he's got a gun or a badge," one of the inmates involved told WFAA-TV. "If he falls down, I'll help him." The inmates were able to summon help for the ailing guard.
Will Dallas Ambush Push Republicans To Act On Gun Control Legislation?
Following the murder of five Dallas police officers, Democrats are again calling for gun control legislation. Rachel Martin speaks to Rep. John Lewis, who led the Congressional sit-in last month.