Paul LePage, Bruce Poliquin and the state party decline to address recent developments, including possible obstruction, while Sen. Susan Collins condemns violent threats against FBI and federal prosecutors.
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FBI: Trump mixed top secret documents with magazines, other items
A just-released 32-page affidavit, even in its redacted form, underscores the volume of sensitive government documents located at Mar-a-Lago and reveals FBI concerns that the records were being retained illegally.
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Judge signals he’s willing to unseal some of Mar-a-Lago search affidavit
He is giving the Justice Department 7 days to redact the detailed document in a way that would not undermine its ongoing investigation if made public.
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Justice Department asks court to unseal search warrant for Mar-a-Lago
Attorney General Merrick Garland says he personally approved the search warrant at Donald Trump’s Florida home.
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U.S. sues Idaho over abortion restrictions, says law requires medical treatment
The announcement is the first major action by the Justice Department challenging a state trigger law since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.
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Federal agents search Trump-era official’s home, subpoena Republican leaders
Authorities also seized records from key Republicans in at least five states linked to Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
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Garland: Justice Department will hold those responsible for Jan. 6 riot accountable
The attorney general’s remarks come as he faces intensifying pressure to focus on the actions of former President Trump.
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Portland’s FBI field office included in scathing report on USA Gymnastics sex abuse probe
A local attorney tried to prod investigators into moving faster on the case of Dr. Larry Nassar, who later was convicted of abusing dozens of female athletes, including Olympic gymnasts.
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Justice official resigning after revelations of Democrats’ subpoenas
John Demers was sworn in a few weeks after the subpoena for the Democrats’ records and is one of the few Trump appointees who has remained in the Biden administration.
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Justice Department to review restrictive Republican voting laws
Along with reviewing new state laws, Attorney General Merrick Garland says the department will examine existing ones for their potential to discriminate against minority voters.