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Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 15, 2018
Democrats push back as Trump allies claim FBI bias in Robert Mueller probe, despite report's findings
A report by the Justice Department's watchdog found no evidence that political bias affected the outcome of the FBI's probe into Hillary Clinton but provided fresh political fodder for Republicans and Donald Trump to sow doubts about the continuing investigation into the president.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jun 15, 2018
James Comey 'insubordinate' but not biased in Hillary Clinton probe, inspector general finds
Former FBI Director James Comey was "insubordinate" in handling the probe into Hillary Clinton, damaging the bureau and the Justice Department's image of impartiality even though he wasn't motivated by politics, the department's watchdog found.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jun 14, 2018
House Republicans press Justice Department, FBI for more Russia probe documents
House Intelligence Committee Republicans and other GOP lawmakers on Wednesday stepped up their demands for the Justice Department and FBI to turn over more information about their investigative decisions and tactics during the 2016 presidential election.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 13, 2018
U.S. counterspy warns World Cup travelers' devices could be hacked
The top U.S. counterintelligence official is advising Americans traveling to Russia for soccer's World Cup beginning this week that they should not take electronic devices because they are likely to be hacked by criminals or the Russian government.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 8, 2018
Trump irks U.S. Congress as he reaches deal with Chinese phone-maker ZTE that includes $1 billion fine
China's No. 2 telecommunications equipment-maker, ZTE, secured a lifeline from the Trump administration on Thursday after agreeing to pay a $1 billion fine and overhaul leadership in a deal that will lift a ban on its doing business with U.S. suppliers.
WORLD
Jun 8, 2018
U.S. Senate staffer indicted for allegedly lying to FBI over unauthorized disclosures of classified information
A longtime staffer of the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee was arrested on Thursday on charges of lying to FBI agents investigating the illegal disclosure of classified information, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia said.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
May 28, 2018
Trump's 'Spygate' just a 'diversion tactic' to counter Russia probe: GOP Sen. Jeff Flake
Republican U.S. Senator Jeff Flake, who has not ruled out running against Donald Trump for the White House, on Sunday criticized as a "diversion tactic" the president's unsubstantiated allegation last week of an FBI "spy" being planted in his election campaign.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
May 24, 2018
Mike Pompeo grudgingly affirms Russia tried to help Trump win, as intel agencies concluded in 2017
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo acknowledged — after prodding by lawmakers — that he backs the finding by U.S. intelligence agencies that Russia meddled in the U.S. presidential campaign to hurt Hillary Clinton and ultimately help Donald Trump.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 23, 2018
Republicans, no Democrats, to attend meeting on FBI campaign surveillance: White House
Two Republican lawmakers, and no Democrats, are expected attend a meeting that has been scheduled for Thursday to allow them to review classified information relating to claims the FBI used an informant to gather information on Trump's presidential campaign, the White House said on Tuesday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 19, 2018
Trump contradicts himself over Comey firing, denies it was due to 'phony' Russia probe
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he did not fire James Comey "because of the phony Russia investigation," contradicting his 2017 statement that he ousted the FBI director last year over the probe.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 16, 2018
In interview, ousted FBI chief James Comey says it's 'possible' that Russians have leverage over Trump
Donald Trump is "morally unfit" to lead the U.S., former FBI Director James Comey said in a highly anticipated prime-time interview Sunday, adding that he can't rule out the possibility the Russian government has incriminating information about the president.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Apr 11, 2018
'Silicon Valley' ex-star T.J. Miller charged with fake train bomb threat
Former "Silicon Valley" star T.J. Miller has been charged with making a fake bomb threat while traveling on a train headed for New York, the FBI said on Tuesday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 27, 2018
FBI probing suspicious packages found at U.S. installations in D.C.; explosive residue found
Suspicious packages were found at multiple U.S. government installations in the Washington, D.C. area on Monday and were being analyzed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation to determine their contents, law enforcement officials said.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Mar 23, 2018
Investigators scour Texas bomber's home, searching for motive
Federal investigators on Thursday combed through the home of the 23-year-old they say was behind this month's deadly Texas bombing spree, seeking clues about what motivated his attacks the day after he killed himself in a confrontation with police.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Mar 22, 2018
Robert Mueller and FBI probed U.S. top cop Jeff Sessions for perjury on Russia statements
Special counsel Robert Mueller and the FBI investigated Attorney General Jeff Sessions last year for misleading lawmakers about his contacts with Russians before eventually closing that part of the case, according to three people with knowledge of the matter.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 26, 2018
Sheriff says only one deputy at fault in failing to foil Florida school massacre
Only one sheriff's deputy failed to stop the gunman who killed 17 people at a Florida high school, the Broward County sheriff said on Sunday, dismissing reports that other deputies did not enter the school during the attack as unverified.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Feb 16, 2018
FBI admits being alerted to Florida gunman last year but couldn't pinpoint him
The Federal Bureau of Investigation was warned in September about an ominous online comment by the 19-year-old man accused of killing 17 people at his former high school but was unable to locate him, an agent said on Thursday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Feb 15, 2018
Terrorism ruled out as trio held after trying to drive onto National Security Agency campus, drawing fire
Three people who tried to drive onto the campus of the U.S. National Security Agency near Washington, drawing gunfire from guards, were taken into custody on Wednesday in an incident the FBI said had no link to terrorism.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 14, 2018
2018 elections already 'under attack' by Russia: U.S. intelligence chief
Leaders of U.S. intelligence agencies warned on Tuesday that Russia will try to interfere in the 2018 U.S. midterm elections by using social media to spread propaganda and misleading reports, much as it did in the 2016 campaign.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 14, 2018
White House defends security clearance process on Trump ex-aide Rod Porter, says it hadn't decided yet
The White House on Tuesday defended its handling of the background check for a former top aide accused of domestic abuse by two ex-wives despite contradictory comments by the head of the FBI earlier in the day.

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