Tag: James Comey

"These ethics rules were designed to prevent conflicts of interest, not to allow the White House or the President to avoid the full scrutiny of a special counsel or to impugn the credibility of a distinguished public servant," said House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Nancy Pelosi wants an ethics rule waiver for Robert Mueller

Joel Gehrke · May 21, 2017 1:03 am

Richard McFeely was one of four finalists in the running to replace former FBI Director James Comey, who was fired by President Trump earlier this month. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Richard McFeely removes himself from consideration for FBI director: Report

Daniel Chaitin · May 20, 2017 11:48 pm

"We did not touch this subject," said Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

National Security

Russia’s Lavrov denies discussing Comey with Trump

Joel Gehrke · May 20, 2017 11:41 pm

Classmates and childhood friends from Allendale also came to his defense. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

National Security

James Comey’s father is ‘convinced’ Trump is ‘nuts’

Mandy Mayfield · May 20, 2017 6:36 pm

The defections by young Republicans actually accelerated after President Trump had been a front-runner and after the Republican obstruction of Congress, suggesting these may not have been the principal drivers of the rapid decline, which accelerated after December 2015. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Beltway Confidential

Tips for reporting on Trump: Assume the worst and dismiss the context

Eddie Scarry · May 20, 2017 12:00 pm

Did Someone Say ‘Nut Job?’

TWS Podcast · May 20, 2017 11:12 am

Our Trump Problem

William Kristol · May 20, 2017 10:30 am

As Trump embarked on his first foreign trip, he left behind a full week of scandals and a Russia investigation that increasingly has the White House under siege. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

National Security

Donald Trump’s week from hell

W. James Antle III · May 20, 2017 4:02 am

Mueller's appointment received bipartisan praise. But both sides remember past investigations led by special counsels implicated outside individuals. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

National Security

Republicans worry Mueller investigation could upend midterm elections

David M. Drucker · May 20, 2017 4:01 am

Rep. Ted Lieu: ‘We no longer just have smoke, we have a raging 10-alarm fire’

National Security

Rep. Ted Lieu: ‘We no longer just have smoke, we have a raging 10-alarm fire’

Anna Giaritelli · May 20, 2017 3:01 am

Former FBI director James Comey agreed to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee. Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley and ranking member Dianne Feinstein are now asking, why not appear before our committee too? (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

National Security

Senate Judiciary Committee disappointed it’s missing out on Comey testimony

Daniel Chaitin · May 20, 2017 12:12 am

Comey to Testify Publicly After Memorial Day

Tws Staff · May 19, 2017 11:01 pm