Feds collected records of congressional staff, reporters in Trump-era leak probes

The Justice Department failed to follow department policy and ignored some established protections when seeking records from members of Congress, dozens of congressional staffers and members of the media during the first Trump administration, an internal watchdog found. A report by the department’s Office of Inspector General released on Tuesday focused on numerous leak investigations

New York AG James Won’t Drop $454 Million Civil Fraud Case Against Trump, Office Says

Her office submitted a letter to Trump’s attorneys, indicating they will keep pursuing the civil case. The office of New York Attorney General Letitia James indicated she will not drop her civil fraud case against President-elect Donald Trump, his sons, and his company that led to a more than $450 million judgment earlier this year.

Biden to Deliver Remarks to Defend His Economic Record

Ahead of the speech, the White House announced the launch of a new website to amplify the president’s message. WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden is set to deliver a speech on Tuesday highlighting his economic achievements as he enters the final days of his presidency, aiming to address criticism of his leadership and handling of the nation’s