Politics Dec 20 In memo, Trump’s AG pick William Barr criticized aspect of Mueller probe The document expresses concern with special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into whether Trump obstructed justice, which Trump denies. It could factor into Barr's confirmation hearings and prompt questions about whether he can be unbiased in overseeing the investigation.
Politics Dec 19 Disgusted federal judge upends Michael Flynn’s sentencing hearing Lawyers for Trump's former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn requested the delay Tuesday after a tongue-lashing from U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan raised the prospect that Flynn could spend time behind bars for lying to the FBI about his Russian…
Politics Dec 18 Flynn sentencing abruptly postponed to allow for cooperation in Mueller probe A federal judge abruptly postponed the sentencing of Michael Flynn, on Tuesday, saying he could not hide his disgust for Flynn's crime of lying to the FBI and warning that he could send the retired Army lieutenant general to prison.
Politics Dec 14 Mueller: FBI is not to blame for Flynn’s false statements The special counsel's office said Michael Flynn agreed on his own to meet with federal agents and did not need a warning that it was against the law to lie to them.
Politics Dec 10 AP fact check: Manafort, Cohen filings do not exonerate Trump President Trump insists he's been fully vindicated by court filings released Friday that lay out the level of cooperation from two of his former top advisers, whom prosecutors have accused of lying to federal investigators or Congress. In fact, Trump's…
Politics Dec 09 Comey said FBI probe of Russia initially looked at 4 Americans Former FBI Director James Comey did not identify the Americans in the Russia probe but said President Donald Trump, then the Republican candidate, was not among them.
Politics Dec 08 Closer legal peril for Trump in probes; he sees no collusion Court filings from prosecutors in New York and special counsel Robert Mueller’s office suggested the Kremlin aimed early on to influence Trump and his campaign.
Politics Dec 07 Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen should get substantial sentence, prosecutors say Cohen provided prosecutors with a "detailed account" of his involvement, along with the involvement of others, in efforts during the 2016 presidential campaign to complete a deal to build a Trump Tower Moscow, the documents said. He also provided information…
Politics Dec 05 Prosecutors ramp up foreign lobbying probe tied to Manafort In a flurry of new activity, Justice Department prosecutors in the last several weeks have begun interviewing witnesses and contacting lawyers to schedule additional questioning related to the Podesta Group and Mercury Public Affairs, the people familiar with the inquiry…
Politics Dec 04 Citing cooperation, Mueller recommends no prison for Michael Flynn President Donald Trump's former national security adviser provided so much information to the special counsel's Russia investigation that prosecutors say he shouldn't do any prison time, according to a court filing Tuesday that describes Michael Flynn's cooperation as "substantial."…