Tag: James Comey

As Inauguration Day approached, the Trump-Russia affair dominated media talk. The central question, then as now, was whether Trump or his associates colluded with the Russians to try to influence the 2016 election. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Beltway Confidential

Byron York: On Russia, a senator’s deception and a timeline of Trump frustration

Byron York · June 26, 2017 5:21 am

FILE - In this May 20, 2017 file photo, U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz waves after addressing the Utah GOP Convention in Sandy, Utah. Chaffetz, of Utah, has cemented his plans to resign from the U.S. House of Representatives effectively June 30. Chaffetz said in a letter Friday, June 23 to House Speaker Paul Ryan that he "herby resigns" effective June 30 at 10 a.m. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

National Security

Jason Chaffetz: Congress needs to look over Robert Mueller’s shoulder

Mandy Mayfield · June 25, 2017 9:40 pm

Following Comey's anti-climactic testimony earlier this month, and the testimonies of other intelligence officials, the subject is very suddenly not so juicy. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Beltway Confidential

Trump-Russia collusion fades from the media headlines

Eddie Scarry · June 24, 2017 2:42 pm

Former FBI Director Robert Mueller should step aside after selecting lawyers for the probe who are "highly partisan" and have donated almost exclusively to Democrats, said Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Freedom Caucus member calls for Robert Mueller to recuse himself from Russia probe

Josh Siegel · June 24, 2017 12:37 am

There has been inconsistency to how members in the White House have characterized the significance of Trump's tweets. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

White House cites Trump’s tweets in affirming to intelligence committee there are no James Comey tapes

Josh Siegel · June 23, 2017 11:53 pm

Trump's lawyers are working to make sure the submissions are "thorough and complete." (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

National Security

Trump attorney Marc Kasowitz to file James Comey complaint early as next week

Kelly Cohen · June 23, 2017 7:33 pm

Numerous congressional committees are already investigating. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

National Security

New Oversight Chairman Trey Gowdy won’t launch own investigation into Russian meddling

Melissa Quinn · June 23, 2017 6:51 pm

'It was not a good day for Donald Trump or for Jim Comey,' the author said. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

National Security

Trump suggests his ‘tapes’ tweet may have changed Comey’s public story

Anna Giaritelli · June 23, 2017 12:33 pm

Support But No Urgency for Health Care From Trump

Michael Warren · June 23, 2017 9:30 am

The Daily Mail originally reported that James Comey had been spotted entering the New York Times office building but the Times' White House correspondent, Maggie Haberman, clarified on Twitter that Comey was there for a charity event. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, file)

James Comey visits the New York Times building for charity event

Mandy Mayfield · June 23, 2017 5:17 am

President Trump is questioning the independence of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation of election interference by the Russians because it includes people who backed his Democratic opponent in the 2016 campaign.

National Security

Trump questions Mueller’s investigation: It’s full of ‘Hillary Clinton supporters’

Josh Siegel · June 23, 2017 2:56 am

Trump Tweets That He Did Not Tape Conversations With Comey

Jenna Lifhits · June 22, 2017 8:56 pm