FBI employee: James Comey’s firing has caused “anger” among agents

FBI Special Agent Joshua Campbell, who worked as a special assistant to James Comey when he was still FBI Director, has written an editorial for USA Today that praises his former boss, even as Comey gives what will probably be the most important testimony of his career. Campbell describes Comey as a "a giant of a man with an even bigger heart."

The Latest: Democrat wary of legal conclusions by lawmakers

A Senate Democrat is cautioning members of Congress against asserting too hastily that President Donald Trump has engaged in acts that could constitute obstruction of justice in the investigation of Russian meddling in last year's election. Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware says, "I think we have to be careful about making legal conclusions" and argues that lawmakers should not be "getting in the way" of the investigation by special counsel Robert Mueller .

New Mexico Democrats push feds to limit drilling near Chaco

The Bureau of Land Management previously agreed to defer all leases within a 10-mile radius around the park as the agency works to update its resource management plan for northwestern New Mexico. The agency is also working with the Bureau of Indian Affairs on how to best protect archaeological and cultural sites in the region.

Mr. Nunes Went To Washington

Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., the now-controversial chair of the House Intelligence Committee, is a bit different from what Washington expects in its politicians. He grew up in the agricultural cornucopia of the Central Valley of California -- fruits, vegetables, beef, dairy products and fibers -- the concrete expression of a myriad of hard-working ethnic groups.

Elegant Hillary and Huma attend Stephan Weiss Apple Awards

Elegant Huma Abedin steps out to support longtime boss Hillary Clinton as she receives top honor at Stephan Weiss Apple Awards Huma Abedin stepped out solo for the second time this week as she joined Hillary Clinton at the Stephan Weiss Apple Awards. Clinton was the recipient of the Urban Zen's Stephan Weiss Apple Award on Wednesday night and her top trusted aide, Abedin, was there to support her.

Bill allowing new industry in coast zone clears first hurdle

A proposal to open Delaware's environmentally protected coastal zone to new heavy industry passed its first legislative hurdle Wednesday, clearing a House committee despite complaints from environmental groups and other opponents about the lack of public input. The bill, supported by Gov. John Carney establishes a permitting process for new use of 14 existing industry sites, including abandoned and polluted brownfields.

Congressman starts impeachment process against President Trump

Rep. AL Green, a Texas Democrat, said he's readying articles of impeachment against Donald Trump, the first official step to remove a sitting president. Green took to the House floor last month to call for the impeachment to of President Trump for what he said was obstruction of justice in connection to the firing of FBI chief James Comey, who was investigating ties between Trump's presidential campaign and Russia.

The Latest: Coats refuses to discuss Trump conversations

The directors of national intelligence and the National Security Agency say they are in discussions with the White House about whether their conversations with President Donald Trump are protected by executive privilege. NSA Director Mike Rogers says he has not yet received an answer from the White House about whether the president intended to invoke the authority afforded to him to withhold certain communications from the public.

California legislator wins Democratic fight for House seat

A Hispanic legislator backed by the Democratic Party and powerful labour unions easily won Tuesday's election to a vacant U.S. House seat in Southern California, after turning back a spirited campaign by a self-proclaimed outsider who wanted to become the first Korean-American in Congress in nearly two decades. Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez won 60 per cent of the 33,000 votes counted in the 34th Congressional District, according to an unofficial tally Tuesday.

Top intel officials Coats and Rogers say they’ve never been ‘pressured’ on Russia investigations

The Senate Intelligence Committee's witnesses on Wednesday included top officials from the FBI, NSA, Justice Department and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Top intel officials Coats and Rogers say they've never been 'pressured' on Russia investigations The Senate Intelligence Committee's witnesses on Wednesday included top officials from the FBI, NSA, Justice Department and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

Lawmakers to press intel chiefs on Russia ahead of Comey hearing

Top U.S. intelligence officials will face questions on the Federal Bureau of Investigation's probe into Russian involvement in the 2016 U.S. election and fallout from the firing of former FBI director James Comey when they appear at a Senate hearing on Wednesday. The U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee's open hearing will feature officials closely tied to President Donald Trump's abrupt firing last month of Comey, which sparked accusations that the Republican president had dismissed him to hinder the FBI probe and stifle questions about possible collusion between Trump's campaign and Russia.

Trumpa s UK visit on despite criticism

Trump has lambasted Khan on Twitter, accusing him of making a "pathetic excuse," f or saying Londoners should not be alarmed by the sight of additional police on the streets of the British capital after Saturday's attack that killed seven people. "The invitation has been issued and accepted and I see no reason to change that, but as far as what Sadiq Khan has said about the reassurances he's offered the people of London, I think he was entirely right to speak in the way he did," Johnson said in a BBC radio interview when asked whether Trump's state visit should be canceled.

Christie deputy, ex-Goldman Sachs executive win primaries 0:0

A wealthy former Goldman Sachs executive and Republican Gov. Chris Christie's top deputy immediately took aim at each other after winning primaries Tuesday in the race to replace the unpopular governor, continuing campaign attacks that have marked the first statewide primary election since President Donald Trump took office. Democrat Phil Murphy and Republican Lt.