President Trump’s idea to reopen Alcatraz as a functioning prison is a reflection of his political instincts and personal ...

One of the most notorious inmates is known as the "Birdman of Alcatraz," popularized by a 1962 film starring Burt Lancaster of the same name. The inmate's real name was Robert Stroud, who had spent 54 ...

As outlined on the BOP’s own website, USP (U.S. Penitentiary) Alcatraz closed in 1963, after federal officials realized it ...

The island that once housed some of the country's most notorious names has been a popular tourist draw for decades.

The trial had been set to begin on Oct. 6, days before the 25th anniversary of the attack that killed 17 U.S. sailors on the ...

President Donald Trump wants to reopen Alcatraz, the infamous prison in San Francisco. How much did it cost to operate? Why ...

Estimates suggest a massive upfront cost of $370 million and ongoing annual expenses of $60 million, sparking debate over the ...

President Donald Trump has vowed to 'rebuild and open Alcatraz' as he seeks to crack down on violent criminals and illegal ...

The President said he wants to restore the legendary island prison, which was closed decades ago and converted into a tourist ...

The commander in chief announced Sunday that he was directing the Bureau of Prisons and other federal agencies to get the massive island facility off the San Francisco bay — which has long ...

Donald Trump appears to have taken the advice of his eldest son after announcing the reopening of America’s most famous ...

President Donald Trump says he is directing his government to reopen and expand Alcatraz, the notorious former prison on a ...