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Zelinsky's testimony is a stunning — and stunningly rare — public rebuke of Justice Department leadership by a sitting official. And it comes as Barr is facing intensifying scrutiny over actions that Justice Department veterans and Democrats have described as dangerous breaches of the Justice Department's independence from politics. The Justice Department did not respond…

A top U.S. federal prosecutor whose office has been investigating President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, refused to step down after the administration abruptly said it was replacing him Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribeReuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news video from around the globe. Our reputation for accuracy and impartiality is unparalleled.Get the latest news…

WASHINGTON (AP) — An unusual standoff between Attorney General William P. Barr and Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor ended Saturday when the prosecutor agreed to leave his job with an assurance that investigations by the prosecutor’s office into the president’s allies would not be disturbed. U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman announced in an early evening statement…

CLOSE Commonwealth’s Attorney Tom Wine announced his office will move to dismiss all charges against Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend. Louisville Courier JournalLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Saying the case demands more investigation, Commonwealth’s Attorney Tom Wine announced Friday his office will move to dismiss all charges against Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend after he fired a gun in her apartment…

A top prosecutor on former special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia probe is set to headline a fundraiser for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joseph R. Biden next month. Andrew Weissmann will reportedly host a virtual fundraiser for Mr. Biden over Zoom on June 2. Mr. Weissmann was previously a Democratic Party donor before joining Mr. Mueller’s…