Illegal insider trading
Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., speaks during a Senate Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Hearing on the federal government response to COVID-19 on Capitol Hill Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, in Washington. (Graeme Jennings/Pool via AP)
Justice Dept. won't charge Sen. Burr over stock sales

By Eric Tucker And Mary Clare Jalonick Jan. 19, 2021 08:09 PM EST

In this image from video, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem speaks during the third night of the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020.(Courtesy of the Committee on Arrangements for the 2020 Republican National Committee via AP)
The Latest: Trump makes surprise RNC appearance on Night 3

Aug. 26, 2020 09:19 PM EDT

A staffer reaches out to show House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., left, her place to stand due to coronavirus precautions, as she arrives for a ceremonial swearing-in for Congressman-elect Chris Jacobs, R-N.Y., second from right, Tuesday, July 21, 2020, on Capitol Hill in Washington. With Jacobs are his wife, Martina Jacobs, second from left, daughter Anna, 1, and mother Pamela Jacobs. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
NY Republican Chris Jacobs sworn in as newest House member

Jul. 21, 2020 11:23 AM EDT

This undated photo provided by his campaign, shows New York state Sen. Chris Jacobs, one of four candidates running for NY Congressional District 27, in Buffalo, NY. Convicted Congressman Chris Collins' former New York district is on two separate ballots Tuesday, June 23, 2020. (Courtesy Chris Jacobs via AP)
Pandemic puts convicted representative's seat on 2 ballots

By Carolyn Thompson Jun. 20, 2020 10:19 AM EDT

FILE - In this July 27, 2017 file photo Las Vegas gambler William "Billy" Walters leaves Manhattan federal court, in New York. Walters a former Las Vegas professional gambler who was convicted and sentenced in New York in a federal insider trading case linked to pro golfer Phil Mickelson and Dallas-based Dean Foods Co. has been released to home confinement in the San Diego area, his attorney said. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, file)
Famed Vegas gambler released from prison in COVID-19 program

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