Tag: Comey, James B

White House Clashed With Justice Dept. Over Special Counsel Report

Previously undisclosed letters show a testy exchange over whether the Justice Department violated its own guidelines in releasing a report with comments disparaging President Biden.

What to Watch for as FBI Director Christopher Wray Testifies Before Congress

Stoked by former President Donald J. Trump, congressional Republicans have been trying to undermine the F.B.I.’s legitimacy with the public.

Merrick Garland Needs to Clean Up the Mess Barr and Durham Left

The current attorney general needs to remind Americans what independent investigations and decision making look like.

Judge Orders Trump and Lawyer to Pay Nearly $1 Million for Bogus Suit

In a scathing ruling, the judge said the suit against Hillary Clinton and dozens of the former president’s perceived political enemies was “brought in bad faith for an improper purpose.”

Report Suggests Tax Audits of Trump Foes Were Random, but Leaves Questions

The I.R.S.’s inspector general said that returns from James Comey and Andrew McCabe were initially part of a randomly generated pool, but that a flaw in the final winnowing required further attention.