The I.R.S.’s inspector general said that returns from James Comey and Andrew McCabe were initially part of a randomly generated pool, but that a flaw in the final winnowing required further attention.
Author: Michael S. Schmidt
Trump Wanted I.R.S. Investigations of Foes, Top Aide Says
John F. Kelly, who was White House chief of staff, said that as president, Donald J. Trump wanted investigations into perceived enemies like James Comey, the former F.B.I. director.
Takeaways From the Ninth Hearing of the Jan. 6 Committee
The biggest surprise was the panel’s unanimous vote to subpoena former President Donald J. Trump for testimony.
Could Trump Face Criminal Charges?
One of the last federal prosecutors to lead an investigation into Donald Trump discussed the challenges of bringing charges against him in the Jan. 6 case.
Could Trump Face Criminal Charges?
One of the last federal prosecutors to lead an investigation into Donald Trump discussed the challenges of bringing charges against him in the Jan. 6 case.
Sharp Contrasts With Other Jan. 6 Inquiries Increase Pressure on Garland
The continued revelations from the House select committee and the rapid pace of the Georgia investigation have left the Justice Department on the defensive.
Comey and McCabe, Two Trump Foes, Both Faced Intensive I.R.S. Audits
The former F.B.I. director and his deputy, both of whom former President Donald J. Trump wanted prosecuted, were selected for a rare audit program that the tax agency says is random.
5 Takeaways From Thursday’s Jan. 6 Hearing
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack laid out in detail how President Donald J. Trump and his allies sought to install a loyalist atop the Justice Department.
4 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Jan. 6 Hearing
The hearing by the House committee investigating the Capitol attack showed how President Donald J. Trump and his allies applied pressure to state officials to overturn the election results.
Trump Officials Failed to Provide Accounting of Foreign Gifts
The State Department could not compile a list of gifts for 2020, making it difficult to determine whether officials did anything improper.