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U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara Fired After Refusing To Resign

Preet Bharara, the federal prosecutor for the Southern District of New York, says he was fired by President Trump after he refused an order to resign.

U.S. Calls Alleged Theft By NSA Contractor 'Breathtaking' In Longevity, Scale

Federal prosecutors said in court documents that they plan to file Espionage Act charges against a former NSA contractor accused of stealing a huge trove of government secrets.

Masterpiece Cakeshop owner Jack Phillips, in his store in Lakewood, Colo., in 2014, is at the center of a case headed to the Supreme Court over whether he can refuse to make cakes for same-sex couples for religious reasons.

LGBT Advocates: Trump Administration's Stance In Cake Case Is Yet Another Letdown

The Justice Department has sided with a Colorado shop owner who refused to serve a same-sex couple. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the case this fall.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions speaks at his swearing in earlier this month. He said Monday he will focus on issues such as violent crime and police morale.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions Focuses On Violent Crime And Police Morale

The new AG held his first on-record briefing as head of the Justice Department on Monday. He said he's "not a fan" of legalized marijuana use, and threats against Jewish centers are unacceptable.

Police officers salute as a hearse carrying the body of one of two slain Miami-Dade police officers arrives for a memorial service in Miami in January. Officers Amanda Haworth and Roger Castillo were killed while serving an arrest warrant.

'Keep Them Safe': Feds Seek To Stem Police Deaths

For the second year in a row, the number of police officers and federal agents who've died on the job has risen sharply. On Tuesday, Attorney General Eric Holder met with more than two dozen police chiefs from across the country to see what the government can do to help.

Debate: Did Obama Overstep His Authority In Libya?

The White House says it is confident President Obama has followed the law regarding U.S. involvement in Libya. When it comes to the War Powers Resolution, Obama is relying on the fact that troops aren't on the ground in Libya, and aren't taking fire, to argue the nation isn't engaged in hostilities.

Attorney General Loretta Lynch said she discussed family, golf and travel with Bill Clinton — not ongoing Justice Department investigations.

Bipartisan Disapproval Follows Bill Clinton's Meeting With Loretta Lynch

"I think it's ... one of the big stories of this week, of this month, of this year," Donald Trump said of the meeting. A Democratic strategist said it was "foolish to create such optics."

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing last December. Grassley had stinging words Thursday for Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who opposes a birpartisan bill that would reduce some mandatory minimum drug sentences.

Bill To Overhaul Drug Sentences Faces Uncertain Fate; Senator Lashes Out At DOJ

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, had stinging words for his old friend, Attorney General Jeff Sessions, after the Justice Department opposed a bipartisan sentencing bill.

Homes were destroyed by Hurricane Ian on Little Gasparilla Island, Fla.

Citizens Insurance seeks rate hikes of an average 14 percent

The Citizens Insurance proposal would need approval from the Office of Insurance Regulation before it could take effect and would lead to increases that would vary by types of policy.

Hillary Clinton addresses the U.S. Conference of Mayors on June 26. Clinton discussed her vision for American cities, but issues like that have been overshadowed by her email scandal.

Clinton Is Lucky She's Running Against Trump

The FBI's upbraiding of Hillary Clinton's email practices would be damning for almost any presidential candidate, except possibly one running against Donald Trump, NPR's Domenico Montanaro writes.

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