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White House officials say Obama's top lawyer is stepping down
November 13, 2009 8:53 AM
Senior Obama administration officials say White House counsel Greg Craig is announcing his resignation later today. Craig's future has been in doubt amid talk that President Barack Obama's promise to close the Guantanamo Bay military prison by January went off track under his leadership. Craig also oversaw the president's revamping... more » -
Five 9/11 suspects to face trial in N.Y.
November 13, 2009 8:39 AM
Self-proclaimed Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other Guantanamo Bay detainees will be sent to New York to face trial in a civilian federal court, officials said Friday. NBC News confirmed that Attorney General Eric Holder plans to announce the decision later in the morning. Bringing... more » -
Guantanamo may not close by January
September 26, 2009 9:28 AM
White House officials say President Barack Obama's goal of closing the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba by next January is in doubt. They are facing a number of difficult issues, including setting up new rules for military trials, finding a location for a new prison to house the detainees... more »
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