Bill Barr

• Biden justice department appeals order to release Trump-era Russia obstruction memo

  A judge has ordered the release of the memo that was prepared for then-attorney general William Barr, who has cited it as reason for clearing Trump of wrongdoing.

  World

  May 24, 2021
  
• Judge orders U.S. Justice Department to release Trump Russia obstruction memo

  The memo was prepared for Barr by the then-head of the Office of Legal Counsel and another senior Justice Department official.

  Politics

  May 4, 2021
  
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• Trump to cut holiday vacation in Florida short, return to White House

  The White House announced the abrupt change in the president's schedule late Wednesday.

  World

  Dec 30, 2020
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• Trump mulls pushing new attorney general to name special counsel in Hunter Biden probe

  Sources said Trump, angry that outgoing Attorney General William Barr didn't publicly announce the ongoing investigation into Hunter Biden, has discussed the matter with allies.

  World

  Dec 15, 2020
• Bill Barr to leave post as U.S. attorney general before Christmas, Trump says

  In a tweet Monday evening, Trump said he had a 'very nice meeting with Attorney General Bill Barr at the White House.'

  News

  Dec 14, 2020
• No evidence of voter fraud impacting U.S. election outcome, Bill Barr says

  Barr said U.S. attorneys and FBI agents have been working to follow up specific complaints and information they’ve received, but they’ve uncovered no evidence that would change the outcome of the election.

  Politics

  Dec 1, 2020
• U.S. election crimes official quits after AG Barr authorizes voter fraud probes

  U.S. Attorney General William Barr has authorized federal prosecutors across the U.S. to pursue “substantial allegations” of voting irregularities before the 2020 presidential election is certified, despite little evidence of fraud.

  Politics

  Nov 9, 2020
• U.S. ethics groups say Barr misusing role as attorney general, call for impeachment

  A paper written by the two groups say William Barr is using his office to support U.S. President Donald Trump's political goals.

  World

  Oct 12, 2020
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• William Barr under fire for comparing coronavirus lockdown to slavery

  In remarks Wednesday night at Hillsdale College in Michigan, the U.S. attorney general had called the lockdown orders the "greatest intrusion on civil liberties in American history" since slavery.

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  Sep 17, 2020
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• U.S. Justice Dept. seeks to defend Trump in lawsuit from alleged rape victim

  The move means the federal government, rather than Trump himself, might have to pay damages if any are awarded — putting American taxpayers on the hook for Trump's alleged crimes.

  World

  Sep 8, 2020