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Karine Jean-Pierre Violated Hatch Act With Election-Related Statements, Agency Says

The Office of Special Counsel made this finding in response to a complaint from a conservative group.

Robert Mueller Is Resigning and Closing the Special Counsel's Office

The leader of a special investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election is now stepping down. 

Trump Hires Bush-Era Official Who Led a Gay Purge

James Renne was a key player in a scandalous 2004 purge of gay employees in the Office of Special Counsel.

Donald Trump Says He’s a Target of Criminal Probe for 2020 Election Aftermath

A target letter from federal prosecutors to Trump makes clear that prosecutors are focused on the former president’s actions in the investigation into overturning the 2020 election.

Takeaways from the dismissal of the mishandling classified documents case against Donald Trump

District Judge Aileen Cannon said in a 93-page ruling that the case should be tossed out based on her finding that special counsel Jack Smith, who brought the charges, was unlawfully appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland.

Maddow on Mueller's Indictments: 'Finally Someone Is Defending Us'

The out journalist sees huge significance in Friday's indictment of over a dozen Russians, accused of working to wrest the presidency from Clinton and hand it to Trump.

Roy Moore Accuser Switches Parties, Runs for Florida State House

Deborah Gibson, who said she dated Moore when she was in her teens, is running as a Democrat.

Senate Confirms Lesbian as Judge of U.S. Court of Federal Claims

The Senate confirmed Elaine Kaplan, the acting director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, as a judge by a vote of 64-35.

EEOC: Yes, Army Discriminated Against Trans Woman

Tamara Lusardi, a trans woman called 'it' by Army supervisors and banned from the women's room, has seen justice served.

Lock Him Up: Trump Could Get Jail Time, Pols and Pundits Say

The allegations of dirty dealings in order to become president could result in criminal charges once Trump leaves office.

DONALD TRUMP INDICTED BY DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

This is the first time a former president has faced federal criminal charges.

Landmark Report: Army Discriminated Against Trans Woman

Tamara Lusardi, a trans Department of the Army employee, has found justice after years of misgendering and being barred from using the women's restroom.

Obama Site Posts Video of LGBT Meeting

The Obama transition website posted a video Wednesday of a meeting that took place December 10 between LGBT leaders and members of the transition team.

Trying to block Mr. Bloch

Congress should not be tinkering with a law that's in perfectly good shape already--and that five administrations have interpreted to protect lesbian and gay federal employees from job discrimination

Obama Administration Puts Deportation Guidelines in Writing

A memo from the Department of Homeland Security lists the criteria under which same-sex relationships can be considered a "family relationship."

Robert Mueller Targeted in Trump Devotee's Sexual Harassment Plot

An antigay conspiracy theorist is involved in the alleged scheme to discredit the man investigating the Trump-Russia connection.

Hundreds of Prosecutors Sign Letter Saying Trump Should Be Indicted

An open letter from Department of Justice alumni with more than 550 signatures argues that Trump would be indicted for obstruction of justice if he wasn't president. 

There's an Epic War Happening. It's Not Between Trump and Mueller

A battle between authoritarianism and the rule of law is being waged, writes former FBI agent Susan SurfTone.