The Justice Department dropped its case against former Trump adviser Michael Flynn, who pleaded guilty to lying about contact with a Russian official.
Author: Kevin Johnson, USA TODAY
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.
Mass virus testing in state prisons reveals hidden asymptomatic infections; feds join effort
Increased testing is proving just as crucial in assessing the coronavirus’ spread within prisons as it is in the free world.
DOJ sides with Mississippi church in COVID-19 challenge; church accuses police of discrimination
Justice Department sides with Miss. church in lawsuit challenging virus-related restrictions on services
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.
Venezuela President Maduro charged in U.S. drug trafficking inquiry
Venezuela President Maduro charged in drug trafficking conspiracy along with more than a dozen others
Local jails releasing hundreds of prisoners amid coronavirus fears, up from dozens just weeks ago
The release of inmates comes with risks as authorities seek to balance public-health needs in jails and the safety of their communities.
Judge orders Chelsea Manning released from jail
The former Army intelligence analyst had been incarcerated since May for refusing to testify to a grand jury.