Michael Balsamo
The Associated Press
Washington, DC, United States
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Donald Trump Says He's Testifying Wednesday in Long-Running NY Civil Investigation
The civil investigation involves allegations that Trump’s company, the Trump Organization, misstated the value of prized assets like golf courses and skyscrapers, misleading lenders and tax authorities. → Read More
The US Wants to Sell Oligarchs' Assets to Help Ukraine. It Just Needs This Law First
President Joe Biden doesn’t want to just seize the yachts, luxury homes and other assets of Russian oligarchs — he wants to sell off the pricey goods and use the money to help rebuild Ukraine. → Read More
Fighting Texas Abortion Law Could Be Tough for Federal Gov't
Foes of the new Texas law that bans most abortions have been looking to the Democratic-run federal government to swoop in and knock down the most restrictive abortion law in effect in the country. → Read More
Police Planning to Reinstall Capitol Fence Ahead of Rally
Law enforcement concerned by the potential for violence at a rally in the nation’s Capitol next week are planning to reinstall protective fencing that... → Read More
Concerns Over US Terror Threats Rising as Taliban Hold Grows
America’s top general said Sunday that the United States could now face a rise in terrorist threats from a Taliban-run Afghanistan. → Read More
Is Biden Overlooking Bureau of Prisons as Reform Target?
While most criminal justice overhauls require action from local officials or legislation, reforming the federal prison system is something President Joe Biden and his Justice Department control. → Read More
AP FACT CHECK: Putin's Errant Claims on Cyberattacks, Jan. 6
Russian President Vladimir Putin is denying that his country is a leading source of cyberattacks in the world → Read More
Justice Dept. to Tighten Rules on Seizing Data From Members of Congress
Amid revelations the department under former President Donald Trump had secretly obtained records from Democrats and members of the media, the DOJ will tighten... → Read More
Gaetz Associate Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking Charges, Agrees to Cooperate in Plea Deal
A Florida politician who emerged as a central figure in the Justice Department’s sex trafficking investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz has pleaded guilty to six... → Read More
Did FBI Agents Raid Home of Wrong Woman Over Jan. 6 Capitol Riot? Maybe.
The Justice Department’s massive prosecution of those who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 has not been without its problems, including a potential instance... → Read More
Designer Mossimo Giannulli Released to Home Confinement
Giannulli was released to home confinement on Friday, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. He is expected to serve the remainder of his sentence at home, the person said. The person could not discuss the matter publicly and spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity. → Read More
Feds: Member of Proud Boys Arrested in Washington State
The Justice Department says a member of the Proud Boys has been arrested in Washington state in connection with the breach of the nation’s Capitol → Read More
FBI: Pipe Bombs at RNC, DNC Were Planted Night Before Riot
The FBI says two pipe bombs left at the offices of the Republican and Democratic national committees, discovered just before thousands of pro-Trump rioters... → Read More
Watchdog Probes If DOJ Officials Tried to Overturn Election Results
The Justice Department’s inspector general is launching an investigation to examine whether any former or current department officials “engaged in an improper attempt” to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election → Read More
Capitol Investigators Try to Sort Real Tips From Noise
Potential threats and leads are pouring in to law enforcement agencies nationwide after the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol → Read More
Judge Bans Proud Boys Leader From Washington After Arrest
A judge has banned the leader of the Proud Boys from the nation’s capital after he was accused of vandalizing a Black Lives Matter banner at a historic Black... → Read More
Feds Sue Walmart Over Role in Opioid Crisis: AP Source
The Justice Department is suing Walmart, alleging the company unlawfully dispensed controlled substances through its pharmacies, helping to fuel the opioid... → Read More
Execution Staff Have COVID-19 After Inmate Put to Death
As the U.S. government rushes to complete executions in a pandemic before President Donald Trump leaves office, the Justice Department disclosed that eight staff members who took part in an execution last month tested positive for the coronavirus. → Read More
Barr's Special Counsel Move Could Tie Up His Successor
Outgoing Attorney General William Barr’s decision to appoint a special counsel to investigate the handling of the Russia probe ensures his successor won’t... → Read More
US Dropping Case Against Former Mexican Defense Secretary
The Justice Department is dropping its drug trafficking and money laundering case against former Mexican defense secretary Gen. Salvador Cienfuegos → Read More