Andrea Noble
Articles by Andrea Noble
Jeff Sessions to testify in open hearing before Senate Intelligence Committee
Attorney General Jeff Sessions will testify publicly Tuesday before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, where lawmakers are eager to ask him about his interactions with Russian officials and his recusal from the investigation into Moscow's interference in the presidential election. Published June 12, 2017
GOP rebuffs White House on Democrat oversight requests
The White House hasn't found support for its effort to freeze out Democrats' oversight requests among Republicans -- who remember all too well the difficulties they faced as the minority party trying to pry information from the Obama administration. Published June 11, 2017
Chuck Grassley slams Justice Dept. opinion hindering Dems’ oversight requests
A top Republican senator offered withering criticism of a recent legal opinion from the Justice Department, which concluded the Trump administration has no legal obligation to respond to requests for information made by individuals members of Congress, including ranking Democrats. Published June 9, 2017
James Comey: FBI leadership withheld concerns about Trump interactions from Jeff Sessions
FBI leadership opted not to share concerns about President Trump's interactions with James B. Comey with Attorney General Jeff Sessions because they expected him to be recused from all Russia-related issues "for a variety of reasons," the former FBI director testified Thursday. Published June 8, 2017
James Comey: Loretta Lynch’s request to call Clinton probe a ‘matter’ ‘confused me and concerned me’
In one fell swoop, former FBI Director James B. Comey chipped away Thursday at the credibility of two of his former bosses, saying Obama administration Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch's handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation deeply concerned him and raising the specter that there may be more to the story of Attorney General Jeff Sessions' problematic ties to Russia. Published June 8, 2017
James Comey likely to leave Russia questions unanswered
While former FBI Director James B. Comey intends to speak at length about his strange and strained relationship with President Trump when he testifies before Congress on Thursday, former bureau officials said he is unlikely to shed new light on the ongoing investigation into Russian interference in the presidential election and any links with members of the Trump campaign. Published June 7, 2017
Jeff Sessions, former DOJ officials praise nomination of Christopher Wray for FBI
Attorney General Jeff Sessions praised President Trump's nomination of Christopher Wray as the next FBI director, calling the former Justice Department official "a man in whom all Americans can have confidence." Published June 7, 2017
Christopher Wray named as Donald Trump’s new FBI director nominee
President Trump announced Wednesday that he will nominate Christopher A. Wray, a white-collar criminal defense attorney who led Justice Department's Criminal Division under President George W. Bush, as the next FBI director. Published June 7, 2017
Police responding to opioid cases are at risk of accidental overdose from fentanyl: DEA
Police and first responders across the country have scrambled to keep up with the dramatic uptick in opioid-related drug overdoses in the last few years but now authorities warn of another threat - the potential for them to accidentally overdose. Published June 6, 2017
Reality Winner charged with leaking classified materials
A 25-year-old federal contractor was criminally charged Monday in connection with leaking classified information to a news organization -- marking the first leak prosecution under the Trump administration. Published June 5, 2017
George Conway, Kellyanne’s husband, says Trump’s travel ban tweets undermine his case
The husband of White House counselor Kellyanne Conway joined the ranks of legal scholars and lawyers critical of President Trump's tweets about the his executive order on travel and refugees. Published June 5, 2017
Donald Trump possibly tanking own travel ban with outbursts, legal experts say
President Trump made his administration's defense of his proposed travel ban tougher Monday, legal analysts said, after a series of early-morning tweets blasting his own attorneys and their defense of what he called a "watered down" and "politically correct" executive order. Published June 5, 2017
‘Sanctuary cities’ have until end of June to comply
Jurisdictions put on notice by the Trump Administration that they must prove compliance with federal immigration laws or risk losing some federal grants have until the month's end to submit such documentation. Published June 1, 2017
Dem senators pressed FBI, Comey to probe Sessions’ contact with Russians
Two Democratic senators privately asked the FBI to investigate Attorney General Jeff Sessions' contacts with Russian officials after it was revealed that he had failed to disclose prior discussions with the Russian ambassador. Published June 1, 2017
James Comey date set for his testimony to Senate intel committee
Former FBI Director James B. Comey will testify in an open hearing before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on June 8, the committee announced Thursday. Published June 1, 2017
Michigan man who threatened cops on Facebook case stalled by court
The Michigan Supreme Court intervened to delay the trial of a Detroit man who faces terrorism-related charges after he was accused of threatening police officers on Facebook — giving the high court time to consider claims that the case should be tossed out because the online posts are protected under the First Amendment. Published May 31, 2017
Justice Department rules in favor of Islamic Society of Basking Ridge in mosque case
A New Jersey town agreed to issue permits that will authorize a Muslim group to build a mosque there, settling religious discrimination lawsuits brought by the Justice Department and Muslim residents. Published May 30, 2017
Donald Trump interviews two more candidates for FBI director
President Trump resumed his search for a new FBI director Tuesday, interviewing two candidates for the position left vacant after the abrupt firing of James B. Comey. Published May 30, 2017
New Jersey town to pay $3.25M, issue mosque permit to Muslim group after earlier rejection
A New Jersey town agreed to issue permits that will authorize a Muslim group to build a mosque there, settling religious discrimination lawsuits brought by the Justice Department and Muslim residents who sought space to worship. Published May 30, 2017
Donald Trump’s vow to find intelligence leakers is easier said than done, say former FBI officials
With British officials incensed that intelligence leaks to U.S. media aired details about their investigation of last week's deadly Manchester bombing, President Trump has promised to find those responsible for disclosing that and other sensitive information. Published May 29, 2017