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News Wrap: Judge investigating if Trump officials misled court about D.C. golf course plan
Judge investigating whether Trump officials misled court about D.C. golf course plan.
Context
What happened: A federal judge is opening an investigation into whether Justice Department lawyers misled the court about plans to renovate a D.C. golf course. The DOJ also told a judge it may bring more charges against former FBI Director James Comey.
Why it matters: The judge's inquiry examines whether government lawyers gave the court accurate information, and the DOJ signaled possible additional charges against Comey.
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What changed
A federal judge is opening an investigation into whether Justice Department lawyers misled the court about plans to renovate a D.C. golf course. The DOJ also told a judge it may bring more charges against former FBI Director James Comey.
Why it matters
The judge's inquiry examines whether government lawyers gave the court accurate information, and the DOJ signaled possible additional charges against Comey.