Al Drago, The New York Times

Justice Department To Open Investigation Of FBI’s Handling Of Clinton Case

WASHINGTON – The Justice Department inspector general’s office said Thursday it would open an investigation into the decision in October by James B. Comey, the F.B.I. director, to inform Congress about a new review in the Hillary Clinton email investigation – a move Mrs. Clinton has said cost her the election. The inspector general’s office […]

Credit Hilary Swift for The New York Times

Trump Won’t Follow Through On Prosecuting Hillary Clinton

WASHINGTON – President-elect Donald J. Trump repeatedly said Hillary Clinton ‘s “lies and deception” rivaled Watergate. He called her “Crooked Hillary.” His most rabid fans chanted it over and over again at huge campaign rallies: “Lock her up!” But on Tuesday, Mr. Trump essentially said: “never mind,” signaling that he does not intend to pursue […]

Top Pentagon aide used government credit card at strip clubs

WASHINGTON — A Pentagon investigation has concluded that Defense Secretary Ash Carter’s former senior military aide used his government credit card at strip clubs or gentlemen’s clubs in Rome and Seoul, drank in excess and had “improper interactions” with women, according to an investigative report released by the Defense Department Thursday morning. The report by the […]