Michael Avenatti Arrested For Allegedly Violating Bail Conditions
Prosecutors say Avenatti concealed $1 million from creditors, tax authorities and one of his ex-wives.
| Ahmed Jawadi
Political Scandals
Michael Flynn Asks To Withdraw Guilty Plea
The desire to change the plea comes days after prosecutors said Flynn should go to jail for lying to the FBI.
DOJ Recommends 'Top End' Sentence For Former Rep. Chris Collins
Last year, Collins pleaded guilty to one count of conspiring to commit securities fraud and one count of making false statements.
| Antoinette Miller
John Bolton Says He Will Testify Before The Senate If He's Subpoenaed
John Bolton is one of several key players who did not appear for any impeachment inquiry hearings in the House.
Emails Show President Trump Gave Direct Orders To Withhold Ukraine Aid
An email says the president gave "clear direction," despite Pentagon concerns.
| LeeAnne Lowry
Judge Dismisses New York Fraud Case Against Paul Manafort
The judge threw out the case, citing double jeopardy. The Manhattan District Attorney's office already said it plans to appeal the ruling.
Requested Emails On Withheld Ukraine Aid Almost Completely Redacted
The Center for Public Integrity sought records of conversations between two government officials reacting to the withholding of aid from Ukraine.
Rep. Duncan Hunter To Plead Guilty To Misuse Of Campaign Funds
Duncan Hunter is accused of using campaign money for personal vacations and bills, among other things.
| Gage Jackson
DOJ Says Witnesses Can Testify If A Government Lawyer Is Present
A growing number of current and former Trump administration officials have been defying subpoenas to sit for a closed-door deposition.
Former Aide's Testimony Contradicts Statement From Pompeo
Michael McKinley, a former top adviser for Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, sat for a deposition on Oct. 16 in front of dozens of lawmakers.
Justice Department Releases 500 Pages Of Mueller Report Documents
The documents revealed, in part, that President Trump and other campaign officials repeatedly discussed how to get stolen Democratic emails.
| LeeAnne Lowry
Judges To Decide If WH Employees Can Ignore Congressional Subpoenas
Two Washington, D.C., judges will decide if Don McGahn and Charles Kupperman have "immunity" from congressional subpoenas.
Rep. Katie Hill Swept Up In Ethics Probe After Affair Accusations
Conservative political website RedState published stories saying Rep. Hill had a relationship with a campaign staffer and her finance director.
38 Culpable In Email Probe, No Evidence Of Deliberate Violations
A report on the three-year investigation was completed in mid-September and sent to Sen. Chuck Grassley.
| LeeAnne Lowry
A Guide To The Key Players In The House's Impeachment Inquiry
Congress is issuing a growing number of subpoenas in its impeachment investigation.
Former Ambassador Says There Was A 'Concerted Campaign' To Fire Her
Marie Yovanovitch met with members of the House Committees on Intelligence, Oversight and Foreign Affairs as part of the impeachment inquiry.
Texts Show Trump Officials Pressured Ukraine To Open Investigation
State Department staff shared the text messages with Congress as part of the impeachment investigation.
What We Know About Hunter Biden's Business Deal In China
In December 2013, then-Vice President Joe Biden went on a six-day trip through Asia, accompanied by Hunter and Finnegan Biden.
Watchdog Says Trump And Allies Pushed Conspiracies And Misinformation
A statement from three lawmakers says the documents and information presented by the State Department Inspector General "raise troubling questions."
What Really Went Down Between Joe Biden, His Son and Ukraine
Trump and his GOP allies have accused Joe Biden and his son, Hunter, of corruption in Ukraine. Here's what really happened.
Pompeo Confirms He Was On Controversial Trump-Zelenskyy Phone Call
Mike Pompeo's admission is notable, in part, because he previously dodged questions about the Trump-Zelenskyy phone call.
Pompeo Pushes Back On Requests In House Impeachment Probe
The House committees on Intelligence, Foreign Affairs and Oversight want to interview five current and former State Department staffers.
Intel Community Watchdog Clears The Air On Whistleblower Rules
President Trump has incorrectly said the whistleblower only had secondhand information and that the reporting rules recently changed.
How Federal Law Protects Intelligence Community Whistleblowers
There are multiple whistleblower laws in the U.S., and the process varies across different government agencies.
Whistleblower Accuses Trump Of Abusing Power For Political Gain
The complaint says White House officials took steps to hide the contents of a call between President Trump and President Zelenskyy.
Trump Reportedly Asked Mick Mulvaney To Withhold Ukraine Aid
President Trump denies linking aid to a Ukrainian investigation of the Bidens.
House Panel Launches Investigation Into Transportation Secretary
The House oversight committee is looking into whether Secretary Elaine Chao used her Cabinet position for financial gain.
Reports: FBI Knew About New Kavanaugh Allegation Before Confirmation
Sen. Chris Coons reportedly asked the FBI to look into a newly uncovered allegation last year before Justice Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed.
| Ahmed Jawadi
GOP Rep. Says Volume 2 Of Mueller Report Never Should've Been Written
Volume 2 of the Mueller report focused on President Trump and obstruction of justice. Rep. John Ratcliffe says Mueller broke the law by writing it.
Protests In Puerto Rico Are About Much More Than Some Vulgar Chats
Frustrations with the Puerto Rican government have been building since long before the leaked Telegram chats involving Gov. Ricardo Roselló.
