The Latest Breaking News from the House Judiciary Committee

FACT FOCUS: NYC crime is not worst ever, despite claims

Social media users are claiming crime in New York City is the worst it’s been in a generation, especially in Manhattan where former President Donald Trump faces criminal charges

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

Protesters shout at Jim Jordan outside of House hearing in New York City on Alvin Bragg

Protesters shouted, ‘Hey hey, ho, ho, Jim Jordan’s got to go’ as the House Judiciary Committee conducted its field hearing

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

Trump’s House GOP allies take fight to Manhattan DA's turf

Republicans upset with Donald Trump’s indictment are escalating their war on the prosecutor who charged him, trying to embarrass him on his home turf

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

House GOP details potential legislation after Trump charges

WASHINGTON — The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee said Republicans might consider legislation to “insulate” current and former presidents from state prosecutions, among other potential changes in the wake of state charges against Donald Trump in New York.

Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2023

House GOP details potential legislation after Trump charges - Roll Call

The House Judiciary Committee chairman said Republicans might consider legislation to “insulate” presidents from state prosecutions.

Roll Call · Apr 6, 2023

Jan. 6 panel’s video depositions become tantalizing tool for probes

WASHINGTON — In a larger-than-life video shown during the first minutes of the second hearing of the House Jan. 6 select committee, former Attorney General William Barr called claims of election fraud from his onetime boss, former President Donald Trump, “bullshit.”

Tribune News Service · Mar 29, 2023

Jan. 6 panel's video depositions become tantalizing tool for probes - Roll Call

Lawmakers and potential witnesses will have to consider video depositions and technological advancements that grab public attention.

Roll Call · Mar 22, 2023

A new fight over local control is brewing: How much control should Baltimore have over its police force?

BALTIMORE — After Baltimore residents overwhelmingly voted in favor of the city having control of its police department last November, debate swirled early this year around the timeline of formalizing the city’s authority.

Tribune News Service · Mar 10, 2023