Tag: Attorneys General

President Trump said Wednesday morning he plans to nominate Christopher A. Wray, a former assistant attorney general in charge of the Justice Department's criminal division, to lead the FBI. (AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson)

National Security

Trump to nominate Christopher Wray, former assistant attorney general, to lead FBI

Melissa Quinn · June 7, 2017 11:52 am

Sources say that Trump has privately lashed out at Sessions, blaming his recusal for the expansion of the Russia probe. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Attorney General Jeff Sessions has toyed with the idea of resigning: Report

Daniel Chaitin · June 6, 2017 11:07 pm

Spicer said he hasn't talked to the president about Sessions. (Bob Andres/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Sean Spicer can’t say if Trump remains confident in Jeff Sessions

Sarah Bedford · June 6, 2017 7:25 pm

During his confirmation hearing, Sessions said he had no contacts with Russian officials in 2016, but it was later revealed he met with Kislyak twice. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

National Security

Democrats: Jeff Sessions should resign if he lied about third meeting with Russia

Todd Shepherd · June 1, 2017 4:29 pm

Investigators are focusing on a possible meeting on April 27, 2016, at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

National Security

Congress investigating possible additional meeting between Jeff Sessions and Russian ambassador: Report

Ariella Phillips · June 1, 2017 12:55 am

"This Department of Justice will continue to vigorously defend the power and duty of the executive branch to protect the people of this country from danger." (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Sessions to take travel ban fight to Supreme Court

Ryan Lovelace · May 25, 2017 10:04 pm

CNN neither retracted the story nor removed it from its website, and the network pushed back against Duncan's accusations on its Twitter account. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

CNN defends Jeff Sessions story after GOP lawmaker says it was retracted

Melissa Quinn · May 25, 2017 8:15 pm

Rep. John Conyers, ranking member on the House Judiciary Committee, is calling on Republicans to hold hearings on Attorney General Jeff Sessions and his contact with Russian officials following revelations that Sessions failed to include meetings on a security clearance application. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

National Security

Rep. John Conyers calls for hearing on Jeff Sessions

Melissa Quinn · May 25, 2017 12:08 pm

A report from CNN said congressional investigators were looking into a possible meeting between Jeff Sessions and the Russian ambassador on April 27, 2016, at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Sam Owens)

DOJ fires back at CNN: Sessions was ‘instructed’ not to list meetings connected with Senate activities

Anna Giaritelli · May 25, 2017 1:15 am

Attorney General Jeff Sessions said, "The Department of Justice is dedicated to advancing the safety, the security, and the rights of all Americans -- and the FY 2018 budget reflects the president's commitment to keep America safe." President Trump is proposing cutting about $1.1 billion from the Justice Department's budget for next year. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Trump proposes $1.1 billion cut to Justice Department

Kelly Cohen · May 23, 2017 4:35 pm

The best pick would be an experienced FBI veteran. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Beltway Confidential

Trump delays picking an FBI director — good

David Freddoso · May 19, 2017 6:36 pm

Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales criticized former FBI Director James Comey on Friday for failing to notify his superiors at the Justice Department of concerns with his conversations with President Trump. (AP Photo/Zach Long)

National Security

Bush attorney general says Comey ‘failed at his job’ for not notifying Justice superiors of pressure from Trump

Melissa Quinn · May 19, 2017 1:57 pm