The Justice Department in 1979 said only the president has authority to fire a US attorney. Geoffrey Berman is refusing to resign, setting up showdown.
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Ex-prosecutor in case of Trump adviser Roger Stone issues rebuke of DOJ decision to drop Flynn case
Former prosecutor in case of Trump adviser Roger Stone blasts the DOJ decision to drop Michael Flynn’s case, calling the move ‘political patronage.’
Michael Flynn case continues DOJ’s dismantling of Robert Mueller’s investigation ‘brick by brick’
The decision to abandon the prosecution of Michael Flynn, analysts said, adds a new chapter to the steady dismantling of Robert Mueller’s work that has long threatened Trump’s presidency.
DOJ drops case against former Trump adviser Michael Flynn, who pleaded guilty to lying about Russia contact
The Justice Department dropped its case against former Trump adviser Michael Flynn, who pleaded guilty to lying about contact with a Russian official.
DOJ sides with church in challenge to coronavirus state order limiting gatherings in Virginia
The DOJ’s action marks the second time the federal government has sided with a church in a dispute over in-person worship services.
NY man charged with hoarding tons of protective gear; jacking up price on masks and gowns
Feds allege the man began marketing the products in mid-March as medical professionals scrambled to find gear to shield themselves from coronavirus.
Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen to get early prison release amid coronavirus fears
Cohen will be allowed to serve out the remainder of his sentence at home following a 14-day quarantine period.
Feds allow for drive-up gun sales to ease dealers’, buyers’ coronavirus worries
Feds allow drive-up, walk-up gun sales amid pandemic worries; firearm sales spiking
Coronavirus outbreak: Hundreds of infected, quarantined inmates in prisons and jails challenging officials
Officials have moved past trying to limit an outbreak and are trying to manage hundreds of sick and isolated inmates, plus an exposed workforce.
Trump fires watchdog who handled Ukraine complaint
President Donald Trump informed the Senate intelligence committee Friday of his decision to fire Michael Atkinson.