POLITICS

Civil rights groups sue to stop DOJ from closing office that aims to curb unrest

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A group of civil rights organizations is seeking an order to prevent the closure of a Justice Department office dedicated to preventing unrest and violence in U.S. cities. The groups are suing for a preliminary injunction to avert the closure of the Community Relations Service, which was launched in 1964 to avert rioting and racial

FBI opens inquiry into Democrats over “illegal orders,” lawmakers say

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Washington — The FBI has opened an inquiry into six Democratic members of Congress whom President Trump accused of “seditious behavior,” according to several lawmakers.  The group appeared in a video last week that called on service members and members of the intelligence community to “refuse illegal orders.”  In a statement Tuesday, four House members

Trump pardons turkeys Gobble and Waddle in annual tradition

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Washington — President Trump on Tuesday pardoned turkeys “Gobble” and “Waddle” in keeping with storied White House Thanksgiving tradition.  Mr. Trump, with first lady Melania at his side, said he was granting the turkeys a “full and unconditional pardon.”  Tuesday’s ceremony is one of Mr. Trump’s final actvities at the White House before he heads