Putin offers transcript of Trump’s meeting with Russians
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Q&A: The mechanics of the Trump-Russia special counsel
Mueller took office as FBI director in 2001 expecting to dig into drug cases, white-c... The surprise announcement to hand over the probe was a striking shift for Trump's Justice Department, which had resisted increasingly loud calls from Democrats for an outside prosecutor. The surprise announcement to hand over the probe was a striking shift for Trump's Justice Department, which had resisted increasingly loud calls from Democrats for an outside prosecutor.
Trump campaign had at least 18 undisclosed contacts with Russians, sources say
Skip to navigation Skip to content Skip to footer View text version of this page Help using this website - Accessibility statement Join today and you can easily save your favourite articles, join in the conversation and comment, plus select which news your want direct to your inbox. Washington: Former US national security adviser Michael Flynn and other advisers to Donald Trump's campaign were in contact with Russian officials and others with Kremlin ties in at least 18 calls and emails during the last seven months of the 2016 presidential race, current and former US officials familiar with the exchanges told Reuters.
The special prosecutor: Democrats, be careful what you wish for
Yesterday, Deputy A.G. Rod Rosenstein appointed former FBI director Robert Mueller as the special counsel, with full federal attorney powers, in the investigation of Russian interference in the electoral process of 2016. At this point, Mueller has been given unlimited time and the ability to follow any related pathways regarding the scope and breadth of the Russian investigation.
New York Times: Time to ‘let it go’ on Trump, Russians, and hacking
Another day, another fake news story this time from one of the fake news all-stars, the New York Times. In their never-ending quest to destroy Donald Trump's presidency and either drive him insane or goad his fair-weather fellow GOPers to impeach him, the misleading headline points the way.
Why don’t the media give Trump credit for being a family man?
At some point, the hypocrisy of the mainstream media becomes laughable and you have to simply shrug your shoulders, roll your eyes, and move on. But every so often, their double standards seem to shine through in glorious fashion.
Meet the WaPo: Fake news ground zero
For decades now, the Washington Post and New York Times have been read only by left-wing minions of the Democratic Party. Both are well known propaganda machines of the far left in America.
Report: Flynn Delayed Move Against IS That Turkey Opposed
National security adviser General Michael Flynn arrives to deliver a statement during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington, Feb. 1, 2017. Days before President Donald Trump took office, incoming National Security Adviser Michael Flynn blocked a military plan against the Islamic State group that was opposed by Turkey, a country he had been paid more than $500,000 to advocate for, the McClatchy News Service reported.
Donald Trump Jr., Dubai business partner discuss a new ideasa
Donald Trump Jr. traveled to Dubai and met a billionaire business partner in the city-state, discussing "new ideas" as the Emirati's real estate firm still lists possible plans for future joint projects while Trump's father is in the White House. The Trump Organization has said it won't make new foreign deals while Donald Trump serves as America's 45th president.
Continue reading Trump, Cornyn discussed FBI job after he withdrew from consideration
Texas Sen. John Cornyn spoke with President Donald Trump in the hours following his decision to withdraw from consideration to become the nation's next FBI director, the senator confirmed on Wednesday. Asked about a report that Trump repeatedly called the Texan to discuss the role in recent days, Cornyn said he reiterated to the president on Tuesday that he withdrew "because I felt like I could be more helpful" in the Senate.
a Putin paysa Trump: Lame joke or serious charge?
Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events So, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy told fellow Republicans in a private meeting last year that he thinks Russian President Vladimir Putin pays Donald Trump. His colleagues laughed.
Putin paid Trump? Republicans think McCarthya s statement has to be a joke.
The Post's Adam Entous discusses a 2016 conversation between GOP leaders in which House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy made an explosive claim about Donald Trump. Rep. Kevin McCarthy's Republican colleagues were ready Wednesday to accept the House majority leader's explanation that he was joking in his private comments last year suggesting that then-candidate Donald Trump was being paid by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Comey ordered to testify
The top members of the US Senate Judiciary Committee have invited former FBI director James Comey to testify publicly. Senator Charles Grassley, the chairman of the committee, and Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein wrote Comey on Wednesday.
Special counsel Robert Mueller named to probe Trump-Russia ties
The US Justice Department has appointed former FBI director Robert Mueller as a special counsel to oversee the federal investigation into allegations that Russia and Donald Trump's campaign collaborated to influence the 2016 presidential election. The US Justice Department has appointed former FBI director Robert Mueller as a special counsel to oversee the federal investigation into allegations that Russia and Donald Trump's campaign collaborated to influence the 2016 presidential election.
Rosenstein names special counsel to lead probe into Russia, Trump campaign
Former FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III has been appointed independent special prosecutor in the Justice Department investigation of Russian meddling in the 2016 election. Former FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III has been appointed independent special prosecutor in the Justice Department investigation of Russian meddling in the 2016 election.
Trump interviews 4 candidates to post of FBI director
President Donald Trump on Wednesday interviewed four potential candidates to lead the FBI, including former Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman, former Oklahoma Gov. Frank Keating and Andrew McCabe, currently the bureau's acting director. White House press secretary said Trump would also meet with Richard McFeely, a former top FBI official, in addition to the three other candidates.
The Latest: Senate Judiciary leaders invite Comey to testify
The Latest on the appointment of former FBI Director Robert Mueller as a special counsel to oversee a federal investigation into potential coordination between Russia and the Trump campaign during the 2016 election : Sen. Charles Grassley, the chairman of the committee, and Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein wrote Comey on Wednesday. They asked him to testify on the "circumstances of your termination" and his interactions with President Donald Trump's administration about the FBI's investigation into Russia.
Ninth Circuit questions Trump’s statements on Muslims
A three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Seattle Monday pressed attorneys for the Trump administration and the State of Hawaii on whether President Donald Trump's statements, both as a candidate and as president, render his revised travel ban unconstitutional, and whether Trump has disavowed his call for a "Muslim ban." Acting Solicitor General Jeffrey B. Wall asked the appeals court to reverse U.S. District Court Judge Derrick K. Watson's March 16 order that blocked the president's second travel ban just hours before it was to go into effect - a ruling the president called an "unprecedented judicial overreach" that made America "look weak."
Another round of premium hikes: blame Trump or Obama?
In this March 21, 2017 file photo, President Donald Trump, followed by Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, leaves Capitol Hill Washington. It's looking like another year of big premium increases and dwindling choice for many consumers who buy their own health insurance, but why, and who's to blame? President Donald Trump has seized on early market rumbles as validation of his claim that "Obamacare" is collapsing.
Obstruction? Impeachment? A look at the legal challenges Trump could face
President Donald Trump tucks away his notes near the end of a joint news conference with British Prime Minister Theresa May in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Jan. 27, 2017. President Donald Trump tucks away his notes near the end of a joint news conference with British Prime Minister Theresa May in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Jan. 27, 2017.