Ap Fact Check: Trump falsely claims exoneration from report

President Donald Trump came out swinging Friday, lodging a remarkable series of claims and accusations about a new watchdog report about the Justice Department's investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of emails. In an impromptu press conference on the White House driveway, the president used the report to revive his complaints about the FBI and to declare himself exonerated in the ongoing Russia probe.

Journalists Remain Incapable of Dealing with Trump

Greg Sargent has been on a tear for the past forty-eight hours as he discusses the non-partisan media's inability to handle Trump. Yesterday, he wrote that: the Justice Department's inspector general is expected to release a report scrutinizing the FBI's handling of the investigation into Hillary Clinton's email arrangement.

Trump voices reservations about doing a Mueller interview Source: AP

President Donald Trump declared Friday he thinks the Russia probe is "very biased" and has reservations about being interviewed by special counsel Robert Mueller, raising more questions on whether he will consent to an interview as part of the investigation. Trump said in an impromptu interview with Fox News on the White House North Lawn that he "would like to talk" to Mueller, but the probe "seems to be very biased."

Trump rejects report’s conclusion that FBI wasn’t biased in Clinton…

President Trump on Friday rejected the conclusion of the new report of the Justice Department 's inspector general, which found that mistakes FBI leaders made in investigating Hillary Clinton 's private emails during the 2016 campaign were not the result of any bias, including on the part of former Director James B. Comey . "The end result was wrong.

Seth Meyers, Trevor Noah unpack ‘infuriating’ details in James Comey report Source: Cox Media Group

Seth Meyers and Trevor Noah joked about the former FBI director during their late night shows Thursday after the Justice Department's inspector general released a report earlier that day about Comey's handling of the Hillary Clinton email probe during the 2016 election. Although the report made it clear that, if anything, Comey helped Trump by re-opening the Clinton investigation before the election, Meyers focused on the "infuriating" detail about Comey's own email use.

Trump says Comey is a worsta FBI leader

US President Donald Trump says former FBI director James Comey will "now officially go down as the worst leader, by far, in the history of the FBI," and adds he did "a great service to the people in firing him." Trump is tweeting about findings by the Justice Department's internal watchdog that branded Comey as insubordinate for repeatedly breaking with Justice Departm... US President Donald Trump says former FBI director James Comey will "now officially go down as the worst leader, by far, in the history of the FBI," and adds he did "a great service to the people in firing him."

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on the North Lawn of the White House

Donald Trump has disputed findings by the Justice Department that former FBI director James Comey's handling of the Hillary Clinton email probe was not politically motivated. The department's inspector general report, while critical of the FBI and Mr Comey personally, did not find evidence that political bias tainted the investigation of Mrs Clinton's email practices in the months and days leading up to Mr Trump's election.

This combination photo shows President Donald Trump former FBI director James Comey.

President Donald Trump said Friday he did the nation "a great service" by firing James Comey as FBI director and he cited an internal Justice Department report that found Comey was "insubordinate" in his handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation. Trump's comments came in his first tweets since the department's inspector general released its 500-page report that also rebuked FBI officials for exchanging anti-Trump text messages during the 2016 campaign.

Everything You Need To Know About The DOJ Report On The Clinton Investigation

Thanks as always for being loyal readers and bearing with us on the linking issues yesterday - now onto the news! WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE DOJ REPORT ON HOW FORMER FBI DIRECTOR JAMES COMEY HANDLED THE HILLARY CLINTON INVESTIGATION The report stated that while Comey and the FBI showed no political bias, Comey " deviated " from bureau procedures. Rudy Giuliani is using this to push to end the Mueller investigation , citing the "bias" shown in the report.

Report on FBI brings the 2016 campaign roaring back

The sour legacy of the 2016 election is further tightening its grip on Washington after the release of a critical report on the FBI's conduct while investigating scandals linked to the vote. And a new legal front is opening with stunning allegations about the Trump family's behavior during the campaign.

Youtuber Zoella shows fans inside her A 1.7million Brighton home

Rollercoaster terror at Daytona Beach: Two riders are flung 34 FEET to the ground and others are left hanging perilously from the tracks as car derails and rescuers scramble to save them 'But my emails': Hillary Clinton tweets a biting three-word response as she calls out James Comey for using a private Gmail account for FBI business, after she was probed for doing the same thing 'Viva le Resistance': IG report reveals more Justice Department bias as FBI lawyer working on Mueller's Russia probe texted colleague that he was 'numb' after Trump's election The real reason for your PMS - and how to fix it: Fertility specialist shares the eight ways to balance your hormones - and the ONE superfood you should eat A date with the Queen? Melania is set to take her first plane trip since kidney operation and join Trump on his official visit to the UK, where the couple are expected to meet Her ... (more)

Trump accused in lawsuit of misusing charitable foundation

New York's attorney general sued President Donald Trump and his foundation Thursday, accusing him of illegally using the charity's money to settle disputes involving his business empire and to boost his political fortunes during his run for the White House. The lawsuit against Trump and the foundation directors - his children Don Jr., Eric and Ivanka - seeks $2.8 million in restitution, additional unspecified penalties and the dissolution of the foundation, which Trump had already pledged to dismantle.

Endorsements reveal campaign focuses of Democrats running for NY-21 seat

The Democratic candidates running in the June 26 primary to become the party's 21st Congressional District candidate to challenge incumbent Elise Stefanik have sometimes struggled to distinguish themselves from each other. When it comes to endorsements, however, there are clear differences between candidates.

Report on Comey Becomes Latest Front in the Battle Over Mueller

The report focused on decisions by former FBI Director James Comey, but Republicans immediately seized on secondary findings by Inspector General Michael Horowitz, including that five FBI officials expressed hostility toward Trump before his election as president. Horowitz said their actions have been referred to the bureau for possible discipline.

Director: FBI won’t repeat errors noted in watchdog report

Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz, left, and FBI Director Christopher Wray, arrive to testify as the Senate Judiciary Committee examines the internal report of the FBI's Clinton email probe and the ro... . Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz, left, and FBI Director Christopher Wray arrive to testify as the Senate Judiciary Committee examines the internal report of the FBI's Clinton email probe and the rol... .

Key findings of Justice watchdog report on Clinton probe

Part of the the Department of Justice Inspector General's report after its release in Washington, Thursday, June 14, 2018. The report documented in painstaking detail one of the most consequential investigations in modern FBI history and revealed how the bureau, which for decades has endeavored to stand apart from politics, came to be entangled in the 2016 presidential election.

FBI report says anti-Trump texts ‘cast a cloud’ over probe

As the FBI investigated both candidates running for president in 2016, two FBI employees exchanged thousands of personal texts and messages that included a running political commentary - including newly released messages in which one of them expressed a desire to "stop" the election of Donald Trump.