Tag: FBI

Former FBI Director James Comey now says he tried to hide among the tall, blue curtains adorning a White House meeting room in an attempt to hide from President Trump at an Inauguration Day event. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, Pool, File)

National Security

Comey hid among White House curtains to avoid Trump

Anna Giaritelli · May 19, 2017 1:01 am

Before joining the Justice Department, Rosenstein served as U.S. attorney for the District of Maryland. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Before he was fired, Comey had concerns about Rod Rosenstein: Report

Daniel Chaitin · May 19, 2017 12:22 am

Cornyn's support of Lieberman echoes that of several of his Republican colleagues Thursday. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

John Cornyn argues Joe Lieberman is the only FBI candidate who could get all 100 votes in the Senate

Daniel Chaitin · May 18, 2017 11:20 pm

It's very possible the White House could have avoided the news erupting into a scandal. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Beltway Confidential

Does it matter if Rosenstein knew Trump was firing Comey before writing the memo?

Emily Jashinsky · May 18, 2017 9:45 pm

Trump shot down a reporter at a joint press conference Thursday. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

National Security

‘No, no. Next question,’ Trump says when reporter asks if he told Comey to back off Flynn investigation

Anna Giaritelli · May 18, 2017 8:59 pm

Trump did not seem to understand or approve of the FBI's independence from the White House in its investigations, one associate said. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

National Security

James Comey prepped for his meetings with Trump: Report

Daniel Chaitin · May 18, 2017 8:57 pm

The appointment of Mueller removes most of the political gamesmanship and grandstanding we have seen ever since Trump took office. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda, File)

Beltway Confidential

What powers does special counsel Robert Mueller have?

Jon Harris · May 18, 2017 8:55 pm

"Joe Lieberman has more experience than all of my [Democratic] colleagues combined. So screw them. And [you] can quote me," McCain said, according to Desjardins. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

John McCain: ‘Screw’ Democrats who don’t approve of Joe Lieberman for FBI director

Daniel Chaitin · May 18, 2017 8:33 pm

Saying there was "no collusion" with the Russians, Trump argued the appointment of a special counsel "divides the country." (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Trump reacts to appointment of special counsel: ‘There was no collusion’

Alex Pappas · May 18, 2017 8:31 pm

Former Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman has been confirmed as a top contender to replace James Comey as FBI director. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Lindsey Graham: Joe Lieberman ‘a good choice’ for FBI director

Daniel Chaitin · May 18, 2017 8:00 pm

McCaskill made the revelation to reporters following a rare full-Senate meeting with Rosenstein. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Rod Rosenstein knew Comey would be fired before writing memo: Democrats

Daniel Chaitin · May 18, 2017 7:59 pm

Will the Special Counsel Bring Silver Linings to Trump’s Darkest Clouds?

TWS Podcast · May 18, 2017 7:40 pm