FBI chief Chris Wray: ‘Insane’ to say I’m biased against conservatives

Wray appears before Congress for the first time since the June indictment of Donald Trump and plea agreement with Hunter Biden.

By Devlin BarrettJuly 12, 2023

Proud Boys member who led Jan. 6 charge at Capitol sentenced to 5 years

Daniel "Milkshake" Scott shouted about taking the Capitol hours before the breach and led an assault that broke a key police line.

By Spencer S. HsuJuly 12, 2023

DOJ will no longer intervene on behalf of Trump in Carroll defamation suit

The Justice Department had argued that Trump was immune from any liability because he was acting within his presidential duties when he denied sexually assaulting E. Jean Carroll.

By Rachel WeinerJuly 12, 2023

Teens buying ghost guns online, with deadly consequences

Dozens of teens have bought, built and shot ghost guns in recent years, and a federal attempt to regulate sales has faltered.

By Tom Jackman and Emily DaviesJuly 12, 2023

The latest on Donald Trump’s indictments and other key investigations

What to know about Donald Trump's indictments in Miami and New York, and other investigations of the former president.

By Shayna Jacobs, Devlin Barrett and Jacqueline AlemanyJuly 11, 2023

Hunter Biden prosecutor pushes back against claims by IRS agents

In a letter to lawmakers about the Hunter Biden probe, Trump holdover U.S. Attorney David Weiss says he never asked to be special counsel.

By Devlin BarrettJuly 10, 2023

Former Army staffer accused of fraud scheme targeting Gold Star families

Federal prosecutors charge Caz Craffy on 10 counts, including wire and securities fraud, accusing him of swindling bereaved Army families out of six-figure life insurance payments.

By Alex HortonJuly 7, 2023

Special counsel probes involving Trump cost millions through March

The summary released by the Justice Department covers spending through March and “the cost of protective details for the Special Counsel when warranted.”

By Devlin BarrettJuly 7, 2023
Courts & LawAnalysis

Supreme Court delivered big conservative wins, and a mixed message

After the dramatic reversal of Roe v. Wade last year, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. pulled court back toward its right-leaning center.

By Robert BarnesJuly 1, 2023

How the Supreme Court decided major 2023 cases

The Supreme Court issued rulings on major issues including student loan debt, affirmative action and immigration.

By Mark Berman, Robert Barnes, Ann E. Marimow and Nick MourtoupalasJune 30, 2023

For Thomas and Sotomayor, affirmative action ruling is deeply personal

The Supreme Court’s second Black and first Latina justices delivered rare public statements in the courtroom, offering starkly different views on affirmative action.

By Ann E. MarimowJune 29, 2023

How Supreme Court ruled on affirmative action in the past

After a landmark affirmative action decision involving Harvard and the University of North Carolina, a review of how the Supreme Court ruled before.

By Robert BarnesJune 29, 2023

Judge suggests he’s unlikely to move Trump’s New York criminal case to federal court

Trump’s lawyers have sought to have the case moved to federal court because they say the payment was related to his duties as president.

By Shayna JacobsJune 27, 2023

Supreme Court rejects theory that would have meant radical changes to election rules

The “independent state legislature theory” says the Constitution gives power over elections maps and voting decisions to lawmakers.

By Robert BarnesJune 27, 2023

Arraignment for Trump aide Nauta delayed as he searches for lawyer

Waltine Nauta is accused of moving boxes filled with top-secret government materials and helping former president Donald Trump hide them from federal officials.

By Devlin Barrett and Perry SteinJune 27, 2023

Inspector general says Jeffrey Epstein’s death enabled by jailers’ negligence

The report comes nearly four years after Epstein died at a Manhattan jail.

By Mark BermanJune 27, 2023

Judge Cannon sets pretrial conference in Trump document case for July 14

In a separate order, Cannon rejected a Justice Department request to place under seal a list of 84 witnesses in the case against former president Donald Trump.

By Perry SteinJune 26, 2023

Pittsburgh synagogue shooter has mental disabilities, defense says

Lawyers for Pittsburgh Tree of Life shooter Robert G. Bowers said he has mental conditions and brain impairments that make him ineligible for the death penalty.

By David NakamuraJune 26, 2023

Justice Dept. asks for Trump trial to begin in December

Prosecutors suggest that the trial should be moved to Dec. 11 because Trump’s lawyers will need up to two months to obtain the security clearance required to view some of the classified documents at issue.

By Perry SteinJune 23, 2023

Whistleblower accounts show Hunter Biden’s laptop had little role in IRS probe

Republicans called the laptop belonging to Hunter Biden a smoking gun. Democrats called it disinformation. Prosecutors called it largely irrelevant.

By Devlin Barrett and Matt ViserJune 23, 2023