The special counsel overseeing the investigation into Russia’s role in the 2016 election is interviewing senior intelligence officials as part of a widening probe that now includes an examination of whether President Donald Trump attempted to obstruct justice, officials said. The move by Special Counsel Robert Mueller to investigate Trump’s own conduct marks a major […]
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Donald Trump declares ‘total vindication’ in tweets on Comey
Great reporting by @foxandfriends and so many others. Thank you! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 9, 2017 Despite so many false statements and lies, total and complete vindication…and WOW, Comey is a leaker! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 9, 2017 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday broke his silence on Twitter […]
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White House looks for ways to undermine Comey’s credibility
WASHINGTON (AP) — With fired FBI Director James Comey’s highly anticipated congressional testimony just a day away, the White House and its allies are scrambling for ways to offset potential damage. Asked Tuesday about the testimony, President Donald Trump was tight-lipped: “I wish him luck,” he told reporters. Comey’s testimony Thursday before the Senate intelligence […]
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Trump nominates ex-Justice Dept. official Wray to lead FBI
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he’ll nominate a former Justice Department official as FBI director. Trump’s tweets that his choice — lawyer Christopher Wray — is “a man of impeccable credentials.” There’s no more information in the two-sentence tweet that ends, “Details to follow.” Wray emerged from a list of former prosecutors, politicians […]
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Donald Trump assails ‘witch hunt’ after Mueller named special counsel
With all of the illegal acts that took place in the Clinton campaign & Obama Administration, there was never a special councel appointed! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 18, 2017 This is the single greatest witch hunt of a politician in American history! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 18, 2017 WASHINGTON (AP) — […]
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Maine lawmakers hail selection of Mueller as special counsel
Maine’s congressional delegation offered solid support for the decision by the U.S. Justice Department to appoint former FBI Director Robert Mueller as special counsel to lead the highly charged investigation into ties between President Donald Trump’s campaign and Russian officials. Calling the pick “an excellent choice,” U.S. Sen. Susan Collins said Mueller “has sterling credentials […]
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White House scrambles to deal with another crisis
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump personally appealed to FBI Director James Comey to abandon the bureau’s investigation into National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, according to notes Comey wrote after the meeting. The White House issued a furious denial after the notes were disclosed late Tuesday, near the end of a tumultuous day spent beating back […]
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Four names on White House short list for FBI director
According to a White House source, President Donald Trump is considering Alice Fisher, left, U.S. Rep. Trey Gowdy, Ray Kelly and Mike Rogers as nominees for director of the FBI. At least four people with law enforcement experience are under consideration by President Donald Trump to replace James Comey at the helm of the FBI, […]
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Acting FBI chief McCabe contradicts White House on Comey firing
Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe listens on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, May 11, 2017, during the Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on major threats facing the U.S. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) WASHINGTON (AP) — Piece by piece, acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe undermined recent White House explanations about the firing of FBI Director James Comey during […]
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Comey turned up Trump-Russia probe days before firing
Former FBI Director James Comey walks at his home in McLean, Va., Wednesday, May 10, 2017. President Donald Trump fired Comey on Tuesday, ousting the nation’s top law enforcement official in the midst of an investigation into whether Trump’s campaign had ties to Russia’s election meddling. (AP Photo/Sait Serkan Gurbuz) WASHINGTON (AP) — Days before […]