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3 months ago
National Archives confirm some classified documents were found at Mar-a-Lago
The National Archives informed Congress that 15 boxes of presidential records former President Donald Trump took with him when he left the White House included some “items marked as classified.”
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3 months ago
Trump reportedly took classified documents, some ‘top secret’
According to the Washington Post, some of the documents that were taken by former President Donald Trump when he left the White House were “clearly marked 'classified.'”
3 months ago
3 months ago
National Archives requests investigation into Trump’s White House records
The latest on reports that former President Donald Trump flushed White House records down the toilet as the National Archives requests an investigation.
3 months ago
6 months ago
Trump ally Steve Bannon’s case ‘will be hard’ for prosecutors to win: Expert
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with former federal prosecutor Kan Nawaday about the criminal case against Donald Trump's longtime advisor Steve Bannon following his surrender to authorities.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Steve Bannon scheduled to turn himself in
The former Trump advisor is being charged with 2 counts of contempt of Congress for his alleged failure to comply with the investigation into Jan. 6.
6 months ago
7 months ago
Read the memo from Trump aide's office making the case to fire Defense Secretary Mark Esper
ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl obtained memos making the case for then-President Donald Trump's firing of Defense Secretary Mark Esper.
7 months ago
7 months ago
House committee moves to hold Steve Bannon in criminal contempt
The House committee on the Jan. 6 attack said that Steve Bannon, the White House senior advisor under former President Donald Trump, refused to cooperate with their investigation.
7 months ago
7 months ago
House votes to hold Trump-ally in criminal contempt
The House of Representatives voted to hold Trump administration adviser Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress after he defied a congressional subpoena investigating the Jan. 6 riots.
7 months ago
8 months ago
Exclusive: Stephanie Grisham says 'I regret' enabling culture of dishonesty in Trump White House
In an exclusive interview with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos, former Trump aide Stephanie Grisham said she regrets enabling a culture of dishonesty at the White House.
8 months ago
8 months ago
Trump's White House press secretary speaks out
Stephanie Grisham, who also served as the chief of staff to Melania Trump, reveals insider information in her new tell-all, "I'll Take Your Questions Now."
8 months ago
9 months ago
Kushner pal hit with state charges months after Trump pardon
A newspaper editor friend of former President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner was hit Wednesday with state cyberstalking charges in New York, seven months after Trump pardoned him in a similar federal case just before leaving office
9 months ago
10 months ago
Trump inauguration head charged with being foreign agent
Tom Barrack, a longtime friend of Donald Trump's who chaired his inauguration committee, has been charged with acting as an agent of the United Arab Emirates.
10 months ago
10 months ago
Former Trump inaugural committee head arrested
Tom Barrack, the chair of former President Donald Trump’s 2017 inaugural committee, was charged with illegal foreign lobbying on behalf of the United Arab Emirates.
10 months ago
10 months ago
Longtime Trump confidant charged with acting as agent of foreign government
Billionaire Tom Barrack is also charged with obstruction of justice and making false statements to law enforcement.
10 months ago
1 year ago
Pompeo to headline GOP dinner in early-voting South Carolina
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is set to keynote the signature fundraiser for the Republican Party in South Carolina
1 year ago
1 year ago
Trump DOJ under fire for reportedly gathering information secretly
In February of 2018, the DOJ reportedly sought records from an Apple account connected to White House Counsel Don McGahn and his wife.
1 year ago
1 year ago
DOJ inspector general launches investigation into Trump's use of subpoenas
ABC News has confirmed that prosecutors under former U.S. Attorneys General Jeff Sessions and Bill Barr pursued subpoenas targeting the records of certain House Intelligence Committee members.
1 year ago
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DOJ inspector general will investigate 2018 seizure of House Democrats' data
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco has asked the DOJ's inspector general to investigate the seizure of top Democrats' data by Justice Department prosecutors in 2018.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Trump's Justice Department seized data of House Democrats from Apple: Sources
The Justice Department seized metadata from Democrats, aides and family members.
1 year ago
1 year ago
US drops Trump order targeting TikTok, plans its own review
The White House has dropped Trump-era executive orders that attempted to ban the popular apps TikTok and WeChat and will conduct its own review aimed at identifying national security risks with software applications tied to China
1 year ago
1 year ago
Trump signed the Defense Production Act 'in case we need it.' But what is it?
President Donald Trump signed the Defense Production Act 'in case we need it.' But what is it?
1 year ago
1 year ago
Pence launches group as Trump officials line up new roles
Former Vice President Mike Pence has launched a new advocacy group as he and other Trump administration officials look to boost their post-White House plans
1 year ago
1 year ago
Former Trump HUD official fined and barred from federal employment for violating Hatch Act
A former political appointee under the Trump administration has been disciplined for using her official position to support former President Trump's reelection campaign.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Biden holds 1st Cabinet meeting the day after proposing sweeping infrastructure plan
The meeting will include 25 people and will take place in the East Room.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Inspector general reviews Trump relocation of Space Command
Inspector general reviews Trump relocation of U.S. Space Command.
1 year ago
1 year ago
DOJ drops discrimination lawsuit against Yale brought by Trump administration
The Department of Justice has dropped a discrimination case against Yale University brought by the Trump administration.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Secretary of state nominee commits to diplomacy, diversity
Antony Blinken made his opening statement at the Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Trump administration carries out 13th and final execution
The Trump administration has carried out its 13th and final federal execution, five days before President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in
1 year ago
1 year ago
'The president's words matter': Former acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf
Chad Wolf said Trump deserves some of the blame for the words he used before his supporters stormed the Capitol, but took no stand on removing him from office.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Pompeo cancels last overseas trip as secretary of state amid torrent of criticism of Trump
Mike Pompeo canceled his last overseas trip as secretary of state amid a torrent of global criticism of President Donald Trump.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Trump-appointed US attorney resigns in Georgia
Comes after audio was leaked in which president called him a “never-Trumper."
1 year ago
1 year ago
Senate overrides Trump’s veto for 1st time
Congress overwhelmingly passed the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes a 3% pay raise for troops, and the renaming of military bases honoring Confederate generals.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Barr departing Justice Department following tenure packed with controversy
Attorney General Barr resigns officially Wednesday Dec. 23, bringing a close to one of the most controversial tenures for an attorney general in modern history.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Prosecutors mull probing Giuliani's emails as part of federal investigation: Sources
Prosecutors are considering pursuing the electronic communications of Rudy Giuliani as part of a federal probe, sources told ABC News.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Barr contradicts Trump before leaving attorney general role
President Donald Trump said China may have been behind the cyberattack that targeted federal agencies and private companies, but Attorney General William Barr said it “appears to be the Russians.”
1 year ago
1 year ago
Trump rushes to dole out plum appointments to allies on way out the door
President Donald Trump is doling out plum appointments to allies in the final weeks of presidency.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Pompeo in quarantine after COVID exposure
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was in quarantine Wednesday after being exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Attorney General William Barr to resign
Barr, whose resignation was announced by President Donald Trump on Twitter, said in his resignation letter that Trump was the victim of constant partisan attacks.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Attorney General William Barr to resign, Trump tweets
Attorney General William Barr is resigning from the Justice Department before Christmas, President Donald Trump tweeted Monday evening.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Attorney General William Barr resigning from Justice Department
President Donald Trump tweeted that Deputy Attorney General Jeff Rosen will become acting attorney general after Barr departs Dec. 23.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Space Force’s mission is to provide national security, not look for ETs: General
Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond explains what the newest arm of the military actually does.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Dunes at Trump's Scottish golf course lose protected status
Conservation officials in Scotland say the coastal sand dunes at President Donald Trump’s Aberdeenshire golf resort have lost their special status as a protected environmental site
1 year ago
1 year ago
Ahead of Senate runoffs, Pompeo travels to Georgia for politically tinged speech
Ahead of the Senate runoffs, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo travels to Georgia for speech amid speculation about his own political aspirations.
1 year ago
1 year ago
As lawyers keep pushing Trump election challenges, calls for sanctions mount
As President Donald Trump and his allies continue to bring legal challenges in an effort to overturn the election, some election officials are starting to cry foul.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Pompeo invites hundreds to indoor State Dept. holiday parties despite pandemic
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is inviting hundreds of people to indoor State Department holiday parties amid the pandemic despite expert warnings.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Attorney General William Barr's job in jeopardy
President Donald Trump is said to be "livid" following Attorney General William Barr's declaration that the Justice Department has "not seen fraud" in the election, ABC's Faith Abubey reports.
1 year ago
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Jared Kushner to travel to Saudi Arabia, Qatar this week
President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner will travel to Saudi Arabia and Qatar this week as part of negotiations to end a longtime boycott of Qatar
1 year ago
2 years ago
President Trump pardons Michael Flynn, who pleaded guilty to lying to FBI
President Donald Trump announced on Twitter that he pardoned his first and former national security adviser Michael Flynn.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Chad Wolf to be new acting secretary of Homeland Security
Chad Wolf will will replace former acting Secretary Kevin McAleenan.
2 years ago