Tag: FBI

"The country is being tested in unprecedented ways. I say to all of my colleagues in the Senate: history is watching." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

National Security

Schumer warns GOP: ‘History is watching’ what you do about Trump

Susan Ferrechio · May 16, 2017 10:42 pm

"It wasn't about sanctions. It was about the 35 guys [Russian diplomats] who were thrown out," Flynn said in an interview. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

National Security

Senate Intelligence Chairman Burr skeptical Comey memo is real

Joel Gehrke · May 16, 2017 10:09 pm

President Trump doesn't have much of a margin for error at the moment. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Beltway Confidential

Trump needs a non-political FBI director

David Freddoso · May 16, 2017 9:27 pm

Reports that Trump inappropriately shared classified intelligence with Russian officials could sting if the president doesn't dramatically change course. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)

Republican insiders worry Trump’s Russia crises will torpedo GOP in 2018

David M. Drucker · May 16, 2017 7:22 pm

Cornyn Won’t Replace Comey at FBI

Tws Staff · May 16, 2017 6:37 pm

Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn said he has informed the White House he does not want the job of FBI director. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

National Security

Sen. John Cornyn takes himself out of running for FBI director

Susan Ferrechio · May 16, 2017 5:55 pm

Who’s on the short list to replace Comey at the FBI?

Who’s on the short list to replace Comey at the FBI?

Michael Graham · May 16, 2017 2:41 pm

A 25-year veteran of the Army, Lt. Col. Reese is a retired Delta Force operator. (Image courtesy screenshot)

Beltway Confidential

Why Jim Reese should be the next FBI director

Tom Rogan · May 16, 2017 2:40 pm

"Actually I have spoken to the president about it, I recommended Merrick Garland," McConnell told Bloomberg, admitting that it "may surprise some people." (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

National Security

McConnell recommended Trump choose Merrick Garland for FBI director

Al Weaver · May 16, 2017 2:37 pm

In Schumer, we're dealing with a politician who has shown a consistent instinct for the jugular and a determination to put his party above all else. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Schumer’s effort to cripple Trump

Washington Examiner · May 16, 2017 4:01 am

Fifty-nine percent want an investigation, up from 54 percent in February, before Trump fired FBI Director James Comey. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

National Security

Poll: More Americans want independent probe of Trump, Russia

Anna Giaritelli · May 15, 2017 10:23 pm

President Trump told reporters that his administration hoped to have made their choice for the position by the end of this week. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Gowdy takes himself out of running for FBI spot

Todd Shepherd · May 15, 2017 9:50 pm