Tag: House Intelligence Committee

The four-page classified memo, put together by committee Chairman Devin Nunes, R-Calif., claims the FBI abused the FISA to spy on Trump's transition team. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Beltway Confidential

The Nunes memo is out. Here’s why it won’t change many minds

Tom Rogan · February 2, 2018 5:15 pm

"A lot of people should be ashamed of themselves," President Trump said at the White House of the controversial four-page memo. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

National Security

Trump on Nunes memo findings: ‘A lot of people should be ashamed of themselves’

Sarah Bedford · February 2, 2018 5:08 pm

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes, R-Calif., wrote up the FISA memo. He never wavered in his determination to make the information available to the public. President Trump agreed, and, as required by House rules, gave his approval for release. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

National Security

House Intelligence memo released: What it says

Byron York · February 2, 2018 4:48 pm

House Speaker Paul Ryan is in favor of releasing the Democratic memo. "If it is scrubbed to ensure it does not reveal sources and methods of our intelligence gathering, the speaker supports the release of the Democrats' memo," Ryan's spokeswoman said. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Paul Ryan ‘in favor’ of releasing Democratic memo: Report

Anna Giaritelli · February 2, 2018 3:17 pm

White House chief of staff John Kelly hand-delivered the Nunes memo to President Trump Wednesday afternoon. Kelly said the document did not make as compelling of a case against federal investigators who allegedly used false information from the Fusion GPS dossier to obtain a search warrant. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

National Security

John Kelly told Trump the memo is not as damning as GOP claims: Report

Anna Giaritelli · February 2, 2018 2:27 pm

Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said releasing the Nunes memo is a bad decision by the GOP. "Absolutely they should conduct oversight, but there's a process for this that is discreet and confidential," he said. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

National Security

James Clapper: Releasing the Nunes memo a ‘politically egregious’ act

Pete Kasperowicz · February 2, 2018 12:32 pm

House Intelligence Committee Ranking Member Adam Schiff, D-Calif., made numerous overtures to prevent the release of a controversial committee memo said to detail surveillance abuses made during the Obama presidency. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

National Security

Washington braces for polarizing Nunes memo

Kelly Cohen · February 2, 2018 5:01 am

Rep. Adam Schiff, D- Calif., ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, is often accused by Republicans of sharing too much information with reporters. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Will angry Democrats leak their FISA memo rebuttal?

Steven Nelson · February 2, 2018 5:01 am

Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., shot back at James Comey Thursday, after the former FBI director took a swipe at those in Washington pushing for the release of a controversial memo detailing alleged surveillance abuses by the U.S. government. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)

Rep. Matt Gaetz to James Comey: ‘I don’t know that too many schools or streets are going to be named after him’ once Nunes memo goes public

Daniel Chaitin · February 2, 2018 3:56 am

On Thursday, Sean Hannity of Fox News denied allegations that he has been advising President Trump on the release of a controversial House Intelligence memo. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Sean Hannity denies report about advising Trump on Nunes memo: ‘A total lie, fake news’

Katie Leach · February 2, 2018 2:58 am

"President Trump should heed the warnings of the Justice Department and FBI, and reverse his reported decision to defy longstanding policies regarding the disclosure of classified information," Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., said in a joint statement issued with Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Jeff Flake urges Trump to block public release of Nunes memo

Naomi Lim · February 1, 2018 11:58 pm

"All should appreciate the FBI speaking up. I wish more of our leaders would," James Comey tweeted Thursday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

National Security

James Comey takes a swing at ‘weasels and liars’ for not speaking up against memo release

Katie Leach · February 1, 2018 11:34 pm