Eric Tucker
@etuckerAP
I cover national security at the FBI and Justice Department for The Associated Press in Washington
In Epstein furor, Trump struggles to shake off a controversy his allies once stoked apnews.com/article/trump-… W/@ChrisMegerian
Blanche said Thursday in a social media post that he met with Maxwell and the interview will continue on Friday. “The Department of Justice will share additional information about what we learned at the appropriate time,” he said in a post on X. apnews.com/article/epstei…
Between us @etuckerAP and I have probably read as much as anyone without a security clearance about the 2016 Russia investigation. We look at Gabbard's latest claims and find them unsupported (and in some cases contradicted) by the documents she released: apnews.com/article/gabbar…
Gabbard uses surprise White House appearance to attack Trump's enemies on the Russia investigation (w/@ChrisMegerian @DavidKlepper) apnews.com/article/gabbar…
I have not had occasion to write many obituaries in my life, but I was privileged to get the opportunity to write this one: apnews.com/article/guanta…
Prominent Chicago defense lawyer Thomas Durkin, a zealous advocate for clients, has died at 78 via @ETuckerAP apnews.com/article/guanta…
Trump rehashes years-old grievances on Russia investigation after new intelligence report (w/@ChrisMegerian) apnews.com/article/trump-…
Maxwell lawyer @domarkus said: “I can confirm that we are in discussions with the government and that Ghislaine will always testify truthfully. We are grateful to President Trump for his commitment to uncovering the truth in this case.” apnews.com/article/trump-…
W/@reginagarciakNO and @meganjanetsky apnews.com/article/prison…
Trump won't recommend special counsel in Epstein investigation, spokeswoman says apnews.com/article/trump-…
“If a career prosecutor can be fired without reason, fear may seep into the decisions of those who remain,” Comey said in the note obtained by AP. “Do not let that happen. Fear is the tool of a tyrant, wielded to suppress independent thought.” apnews.com/article/trump-…
Justice Department fires Maurene Comey, prosecutor on Epstein case and daughter of ex-FBI director apnews.com/article/justic… W/@aedurkinricher
Pam Bondi dodges questions on Epstein and Bongino amid Justice Department turmoil apnews.com/article/jeffre…
MAGA faithful are angry about the Epstein case. Here's what to know apnews.com/article/epstei…
Justice Dept. fires more prosecutors, support staff involved in Trump prosecutions, AP sources say apnews.com/article/jack-s… (w/@aedurkinricher)
Fallout over Epstein files cascades, roiling relations between AG Pam Bondi and FBI's Dan Bongino apnews.com/article/epstei…
Gone but not forgotten: The Trump administration, including the CIA and Justice Department, are subjecting key figures from the long-concluded Russia investigation to fresh scrutiny despite numerous prior government reports and inquiries. More here: apnews.com/article/trump-…
Judge will consider Abrego Garcia's request to try to avoid deportation before his trial apnews.com/article/kilmar…
Trump was the subject of an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf club, the FBI says apnews.com/article/trump-…
Here is one reason the Epstein story won’t go away…via @etuckerAP and @aedurkinricher Mystery surrounds the Jeffrey Epstein files after Bondi claims 'tens of thousands' of videos apnews.com/article/justic…