House intel leaders ask Justice Department for alleged wiretapping evidence

The leaders of the House Intelligence Committee have formally asked the Justice Department to turn over any documentary evidence – applications, orders or warrants – related to alleged wiretaps of President Donald Trump and his associates during the campaign, two congressional aides confirm to ABC News. They have asked DOJ officials to provide information – if it exists – by March 13, one aide said.

Top generals testify against proposed State Dept. cuts

The two top U.S. generals in charge of military operations in Africa and the Middle East told the Senate Armed Service Committee on Thursday proposed budget cuts at the State Department could hamper the joint departmental effort to fight extremism. “We work very closely with various agencies,” said Marine Corps Gen.

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Awful: #NeverTrumpers Ben Sasse, Lindsey Graham and Amash Attack…

President Trump , FOX News sources and former Obama White House officials acknowledged this weekend that the Obama administration wiretapped the opposition candidate at Trump Tower in New York City during and after the 2016 election. Senators Ben Sasse , Senator Lindsey Graham and Rep. Justin Amash attacked President Trump for the illegal activity of the Obama administration.

Reactions Mixed on Trump Wiretapping Accusations, Even From Obama’s Side

A spokesman for former President Barack Obama strongly denied President Donald Trump’s tweeted accusation that his predecessor had his Trump Tower offices wiretapped, while another former Obama official cautioned to be careful while considering the official statement. “A cardinal rule of the Obama administration was that no White House official ever interfered with any independent investigation led by the Department of Justice,” Obama spokesman Kevin Lewis said in a statement reported on Saturday.

Lindsey Graham harshly booed at town hall after saying ‘I agree mostly’ with Trump

South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham got a rude – but maybe not unexpected reception at a town hall in Clemson – telling attendees he is trying to work with President Donald Trump. Appearing at the Saturday morning town hall, where constituents lined up hours before the start time to hear the senator who has been one of Trump’s biggest critics, Graham learned that even attempting to deal with Trump can be met with disfavor.

Graham to meet with FBI Director Comey about Russia investigation

Sen. Lindsey Graham is scheduled to meet Thursday with FBI Director James Comey to discuss recent news related to Russia, though the location of the meeting has not been made public. Graham complained about reading news reports based on leaks about what the FBI is doing regarding Russia and wants to hear from the director about what his bureau is doing.

Sen. Graham Calls for Special Prosecutor on Trump’s Russian Ties

Sen. Lindsey Graham said Wednesday if Attorney General Jeff Sessions talked with a Russian diplomat before taking office last month – without telling Congress during his confirmation hearings – “then, for sure, you need a special prosecutor.” “If there is something there, and it goes up the chain of investigation, and it’s clear to me that Jeff Sessions, who is my dear friend, cannot make this decision about Trump,” the South Carolina Republican said at a town hall meeting hosted by CNN.

Reince Priebus: Take Trump’s Claim That The Press Is The ‘Enemy Of The State’ Seriously

Steve M. summed up the game the Trump administration is playing to discredit the so-called “dishonest media,” a.k.a. trying to discredit any and all media outlets that don’t want to act as a propaganda arm and cheerleader for this fast moving train wreck perfectly here : 1. Wait for a draft memo of a proposal to be leaked to the press. 2. Refuse to comment when asked about the draft.

‘Worth Fighting And Dying For’: Lindsey Graham Warns Trump Not To Attack Free Press

Republican Senator: “it’s just not the administration that’s got problems, Republicans in the House and Senate have problems” pic.twitter.com/HOeSUyboC0 Sen. Lindsey Graham on Sunday rebuffed President Donald Trump’s recent attacks on the judicial branch of government and the media. Appearing on Face the Nation , Graham argued that Trump was undermining American values by calling the media an “enemy of the people” and attacking judges for striking down a travel ban aimed at Muslim countries.

Graham: Trump must punish Russia for election interference

A senior Republican senator says President Donald Trump needs to take action against Russia over allegations that Moscow interfered in the election that brought him to power. South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham told the Munich Security Conference he would introduce a bipartisan motion for new Russia sanctions and it will get “north of 75 votes.”

Iran dismisses new US pressure, calls for ‘mutual respect’

Iran’s foreign minister brushed aside new pressure from the United States on Sunday, declaring that his country is “unmoved by threats” but responds well to respect. President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized the 2015 nuclear agreement between Iran, the U.S. and five other world powers, under which Tehran agreed to curb its uranium enrichment in exchange for the lifting of international sanctions, but hasn’t said what he plans to do about it.

US senators eye sanctions against Iran for missile development

US Republican senators plan to introduce legislation to impose further sanction on Iran, accusing it of violating UN Security Council resolutions by testing ballistic missiles and acting to “destabilize” the Middle East, a US senator said Sunday. “I think it it is now time for the Congress to take Iran on directly in terms of what they’ve done outside the nuclear program,” Senator Lindsey Graham, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, told the Munich Security Conference.

U.S. senators consider sanctions against Iran for missile development

A ballistic missile is launched and tested in an undisclosed location, Iran, in this handout photo released by Farsnews on March 9, 2016. U.S. Republican senators plan to introduce legislation to impose further sanction on Iran, accusing it of violating U.N. Security Council resolutions by testing ballistic missiles and acting to “destabilize” the Middle East, a U.S. senator said Sunday.

President Trump coming to North Charleston Friday for Boeing 787-10 roll-out

President Donald Trump walks up the steps the steps of Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017. Susan Walsh/AP Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gestures during a campaign stop Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, in Walterboro, S.C. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump takes the stage during a campaign stop Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, in Walterboro, S.C. His North Charleston visit comes one year to the day after then-candidate Trump blasted Boeing for its plans to build a manufacturing facility in China.

Franken: Flynn was ‘lying’ or ‘forgot’ about Russia talks

JUNE 9: Sen. Al Franken speaks to reporters at a news conference dubbed #WeThePeople outside the Capitol on June 9, 2016 in Washington, D.C. Senate Democrats unveiled a new legislative proposal that will reform campaign finances and ensure fairer elections. Minnesota Sen. Al Franken questioned President Donald Trump’s national security adviser Mike Flynn’s fitness for the job Sunday amid reports that Flynn discussed US sanctions on Russia with the Russian ambassador before Trump took office.

Trump defends immigration ban in fiery statement, says GOP…

After top Republican lawmakers harshly criticized President Donald Trump’s executive order temporarily barring people from seven Muslim-majority nations from entering the US, he fired back on Sunday in an official statement and in more candid words on Twitter. Sens. John McCain of Arizona and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina released a joint statement on Sunday calling the ban “a self-inflicted wound in the fight against terrorism.”

Schumer breaks down in tears while denouncing Trump’s travel ban

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer broke down in tears on Sunday as he announced that Democrats are considering legislation to overturn President Trump’s controversial executive order temporarily banning immigration from seven predominantly Muslim countries. “This executive order was mean-spirited and un-American,” Schumer said at a press conference in New York City, where he was surrounded by families affected by the ban.

Rubio faces moment of truth on secretary of state vote

All eyes are on Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida as a Senate committee is poised to vote on President Donald Trump’s nominee to be secretary of state. The nomination of Rex Tillerson got a boost on Sunday after two influential Republican senators – John McCain of Arizona and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina – offered tepid endorsements of the former Exxon Mobil chief.

Trump nominee wins key Senate support

Two senior Republican lawmakers have said they would vote to approve Rex Tillerson, President Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of state. Senators John McCain of Arizona, and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, said they would support the former ExxonMobil chief’s nomination, despite their concerns over his relationship with Russia’s president.

Top Palestinian Official: Congress Limited in Push Back to U.N. Resolution

Congress has limited options for responding to a United Nations Security Council resolution critical of Israel, according to a top Palestinian official who spoke to THE WEEKLY STANDARD. The remarks from Maen Areikat, the chief representative of the Palestine Liberation Organization in the United States, came as lawmakers rolled out legislation in the aftermath of the December resolution, which describes the West Bank and east Jerusalem as occupied Palestinian territory and condemns Israeli construction in those areas.

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Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Sen. Lindsey Graham said any Republican celebrating Russia’s hacking into the 2016 presidential election were “making a huge mistake” and described them as a “political hack.” Graham said, “To my Republican friends who are gleeful, you’re making a huge mistake.

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Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Sen. Lindsey Graham said any Republican celebrating Russia’s hacking into the 2016 presidential election were “making a huge mistake” and described them as a “political hack.” Graham said, “To my Republican friends who are gleeful, you’re making a huge mistake.

GOP seeks to punish UN with funding cut after Israel vote

Congressional Republicans are prepping legislation to slash US funding to the United Nations, saying it’s the right response following last month’s Security Council vote condemning Israeli settlements. The conservative House Freedom Caucus will meet Monday to discuss whether to move forward with efforts to reduce funding to the world body or to require Congress to reauthorize the spending every two years or it will cease.

Trump vs. U.S. intelligence community

Intelligence officials are increasingly dismayed about president-elect Donald Trump’s tweets and continued public attacks against them. Adding to the concern, officials said there is a disconnect between Trump’s public pronouncements about the intelligence community and his behind-the-scenes behavior when he’s sitting across the table at closed-door Intel briefings.

US levels sanctions against Russia over election hacking

This image provided by the FBI shows the wanted poster for Evgeniy Bogachev. In a sweeping response to election hacking, President Barack Obama sanctioned Russian intelligence services and their top officials, kicked out 35 Russian officials and shuttered two Russian-owned compounds in the U.S. It was the strongest action the Obama administration has taken to date to retaliate for a cyberattack.

Obama retaliates against Russia for election hacking

Latvian President Raimonds Vejonis, right, looks at US Sen. John McCain centre left, during a press conference, Wednesday in Riga, Latvia, while Lindsey Graham, R-SC., and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., stand in the background. Russia can expect hard-hitting sanctions from United States lawmakers if an investigation proves that Moscow interfered in the presidential election, a U.S. senator said Wednesday during a visit to Latvia.