Trump Gives Attorney General Sweeping Power in Review of 2016 Campaign Inquiry

President Trump and Attorney General William P. Barr this week at the White House. The directive gives Mr. Barr immense leverage over the intelligence community and enormous power over what the public learns about the roots of the Russia investigation. … Read More

Mueller Delivers Report on Trump-Russia Investigation to Attorney General

WASHINGTON — The special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, has delivered a report on his inquiry into Russian interference in the 2016 election to Attorney General William P. Barr, according to the Justice Department, bringing to a close an investigation … Read More

Judge Orders Paul Manafort Jailed Before Trial, Citing New Obstruction Charges

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Paul Manafort, President Trump’s former campaign chairman, arrived for a hearing in federal court in Washington on Friday.CreditErin Schaff for The New York Times WASHINGTON — A federal judge revoked Paul Manafort’s bail and sent him to jail on Friday … Read More

Paul Manafort, Ex-Chairman of Trump Campaign, and Associate Plead Not Guilty to Money Laundering

WASHINGTON — President Trump’s campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, was indicted Monday on charges that he funneled millions of dollars through overseas shell companies and used the money to buy luxury cars, real estate, antiques and expensive suits. The charges against … Read More