Tag: Scandals

Flynn resigned late Monday after admitting he mislead Vice President Pence when he denied talking to the Russian ambassador about sanctions in a phone call before President Trump took office. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

National Security

Senate intelligence probe of Flynn is ‘highly likely’

Susan Ferrechio · February 14, 2017 8:05 pm

After his phone call with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak in December, Flynn told the vice president and other senior officials that the issue of sanctions had not come up during the conversation. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Spicer: Trump did not instruct Flynn to discuss sanctions with Russian ambassador

Sarah Bedford · February 14, 2017 6:54 pm

What is a major scandal is that Flynn is not only a demonstrated kook on social media, but also a liar. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Beltway Confidential

‘Flynngate’ is no Watergate, but it’s exactly the sort of thing Congress should investigate

David Freddoso · February 14, 2017 6:06 pm

The Illinois Democrat said Flynn's forced resignation, which came in the wake of reports that he had conversations with the Russian ambassador that included "references to sanctions" President Obama was imposing the same day, is "not business as usual in Washington." (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Durbin: Flynn’s resignation ‘a powder keg’ moment

Susan Crabtree · February 14, 2017 4:26 pm

"As our nation confronts the most complex and diverse array of global challenges since the end of World War II, it is imperative that the president select a new national security adviser who is empowered by clear lines of authority and responsibility and possesses the skills and experience necessary to organize the national security system across our government," McCain said. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

McCain cites White House ‘dysfunction’ amid Flynn resignation

Susan Crabtree · February 14, 2017 3:48 pm

National Security

GOP donor Ana Navarro: ‘Fully investigate’ Trump, Russia

Eddie Scarry · February 14, 2017 3:23 pm

Questions are being raised about what Trump knew about Flynn's conversations with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak in December, before Trump took office. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Trump after Flynn resignation: ‘The real story here is why are there so many illegal leaks coming out of Washington?’

Kyle Feldscher · February 14, 2017 2:46 pm

House Speaker Paul Ryan spoke out against Russian President Vladimir Putin Thursday night, labeling him "menacing," and declined to discuss the dossier that emerged Tuesday night containing unsubstantiated claims that the Russians have compromising information about Trump that could leave him open to blackmail. (J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press)

National Security

Ryan hits ‘menacing’ Putin, won’t discuss Trump-Russia dossier

Al Weaver · January 13, 2017 3:40 am

Trump denies unverified report he hired prostitutes to urinate on a bed in Moscow by saying he’s a ‘germaphobe’

Kyle Feldscher · January 11, 2017 4:49 pm

Durbin presses Sessions to investigate Russian intel report

Ryan Lovelace · January 11, 2017 3:13 pm

Journalists question Buzzfeed publishing unconfirmed intel report on Trump

Eddie Scarry · January 11, 2017 2:40 pm

If Sen. Jeff Sessions becomes Attorney General, Alabama Gov. Rob Bentley could make an interim appointment to his advantage. (Twitter, @GovernorBentley)

Beltway Confidential

A sex scandal and open Senate seat in Alabama

Philip Wegmann · January 10, 2017 2:00 pm