Susan Ferrechio

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Trump suggested on Twitter in May that there is a tape of his private talks with Comey, which Comey also outlined in a memo he later leaked to the media. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

National Security

House intelligence panel demands alleged tape of Trump conversation

Susan Ferrechio · June 9, 2017 8:43 pm

Pelosi also declined to say Trump was cleared of any wrongdoing after ousted FBI Director James Comey said Thursday he had not been under investigation during his tenure, which ended May 9. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Pelosi frets about Trump’s lack of sleep, then calls him ‘Bush’ twice

Susan Ferrechio · June 9, 2017 3:34 pm

Republicans didn't immediately issue any press releases reacting to Comey's testimony, as they sometimes do when a hearing is a big news event. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

National Security

Democrats riveted, GOP mostly tuned out for Comey hearing

Al Weaver, Susan Ferrechio · June 8, 2017 6:57 pm

"The president is new at this," Ryan, R-Wis., told reporters Thursday as Comey testified in the Senate about his private meetings with Trump. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

National Security

Paul Ryan: Trump’s private meeting with James Comey a rookie mistake

Susan Ferrechio · June 8, 2017 4:07 pm

Lawmakers will weigh adopting the sanctions as Congress begins to delve deeper into Russia's efforts to undermine the presidential election and whether Russian operatives collaborated with officials working for President Trump's campaign. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)

Senate advances bill that could sanction Russia over 2016 election

Susan Ferrechio · June 7, 2017 6:15 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said on the Senate floor that a bill sanctioning Iran would likely be amended with provisions to sanction Russia, which is accused of interfering in the 2016 election. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate may vote to sanction Russia

Susan Ferrechio · June 7, 2017 3:53 pm

"I don't know the guy," House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., said when asked about the former assistant attorney general. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

House Republicans on Trump FBI pick Christopher Wray: Who’s that?

Susan Ferrechio · June 7, 2017 2:55 pm

Trump's tweets have irked Republican lawmakers during his time in office, but it appears he's not planning to stop any time soon, lawmakers said. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Trump defends tweeting at dinner with GOP lawmakers

Susan Ferrechio · June 7, 2017 2:09 pm

The panel is investigating alleged connections between Russian operatives and the Trump campaign, Russian efforts to disrupt the 2016 election and whether Trump has been obstructing the probe. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

National Security

House Intelligence Committee will call Jeh Johnson to testify on Russia

Susan Ferrechio · June 6, 2017 10:59 pm

The meeting was expected to focus on healthcare reform and tax reform, which are top legislative items. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Republican leaders boast ‘good productive meeting’ with Trump

Susan Ferrechio · June 6, 2017 10:06 pm

Lindsey Graham: No FISA renewal until leaks investigated

Susan Ferrechio · June 6, 2017 8:05 pm

Senate Republicans met in overlapping dual meetings in rooms near the Senate chamber, where they discussed details of a draft written last week by top GOP aides on the Senate Budget Committee. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Mitch McConnell promises healthcare vote ‘in the near future’

Susan Ferrechio · June 6, 2017 7:36 pm