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 […]

Hillary Swift, New York Times

Trump Says Delay In Intelligence Report On Russia Is Fishy

WASHINGTON – President-elect Donald J. Trump said Tuesday that intelligence officials had delayed briefing him on their conclusion that Russia interfered in the 2016 election and suggested, with no evidence, that they might be buying time to assemble a more substantial case. The "Intelligence" briefing on so-called "Russian hacking" was delayed until Friday, perhaps more […]

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 […]