Exclusive: Justice Department in standoff with House Republicans over FBI witness testimony

Exclusive: Justice Department in standoff with House Republicans over FBI witness testimony

Washington CNN  —  The Justice Department has directed an FBI special agent not to testify before the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee in a dispute over the agent’s request to have both his personal lawyer and a Justice Department attorney present during his deposition, a source familiar with the matter tells CNN. In a letter obtained…

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Democrats bash Justice Clarence Thomas but their plan to investigate ethics allegations is unclear

Democrats bash Justice Clarence Thomas but their plan to investigate ethics allegations is unclear

CNN  —  Senate Democrats railed against Justice Clarence Thomas on Tuesday amid reports that the Supreme Court conservative failed to disclose luxury travel, gifts and a real estate transaction involving a GOP megadonor, but their plan to investigate the conservative jurist remains unclear. Senate Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin has promised that his committee will hold…

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