Tag: James Comey

"Clearly, the special counsel is very interested in what Donald Trump did to try to suppress this investigation, including firing director Comey," Sen.Richard Blumenthal said. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Sen. Richard Blumenthal: ‘Not surprising’ Trump reportedly being investigated for obstruction of justice

Matthew Trunko · June 15, 2017 12:26 am

Though former FBI Director James Comey previously assured Trump that he was not under investigation, officials say that changed shortly after Trump fired Comey. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

National Security

Trump being investigated for obstructing justice: Report

Anna Giaritelli · June 14, 2017 10:39 pm

Robert Mueller is leading the federal government investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election.

National Security

Special Counsel Robert Mueller meets with Senate Intelligence Committee leaders

Kelly Cohen · June 14, 2017 7:27 pm

Grassley was responding to a Feinstein letter requesting the Senate Judiciary Committee look into details surrounding Comey's interactions with President Trump before fired. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

National Security

Senate Judiciary will investigate effort to influence FBI probes

Kelly Cohen · June 14, 2017 5:09 pm

Sessions’s Testimony Clears Sessions (But Not Trump)

Michael Warren · June 14, 2017 9:00 am

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, who was once a top choice for Trump's running mate, said there are too many "high-powered" lawyers working in the special counsel's investigation "to go home without a scalp." (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci, File)

Newt Gingrich: Jeff Sessions ‘clearly won’ hearing

Anna Giaritelli · June 14, 2017 3:07 am

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions declined to answer some questions, citing the possibility that President Trump might want to invoke executive privilege. (Bob Andres/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Rep. Adam Schiff eyeing legal action to ‘pierce’ executive privilege

Daniel Chaitin · June 14, 2017 1:35 am

Sessions offered a tough defense, and started by sharply dismissing the deeper Democratic suspicion: that he was colluding with Russia during and after the election. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

National Security

Jeff Sessions fends off Democratic accusations of collusion with Russia

Kelly Cohen · June 13, 2017 10:20 pm

Sessions Defends Conduct in Senate Testimony

TWS Podcast · June 13, 2017 10:06 pm

The report even garnered reaction from President Trump, who tweeted, "James Comey leaked CLASSIFIED INFORMATION to the media. That is so illegal!" (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

National Security

James Comey’s friend submitting ‘relevant materials’ to FBI

Daniel Chaitin · June 13, 2017 9:20 pm

He specifically mentioned Comey's conduct during the Clinton investigation. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

National Security

Jeff Sessions on James Comey firing: Actions showed a ‘lack of discipline’

Melissa Quinn · June 13, 2017 8:11 pm

Attorney General Jeff Sessions testifies before before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, June 13, 2017. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

National Security

Jeff Sessions snaps at Democrat for suggesting links to Russia: ‘There are none’

Kelly Cohen · June 13, 2017 8:10 pm