Politics Sep 07 New phase in Russia probe as Trump Jr. heads to Capitol WASHINGTON — Donald Trump Jr.'s scheduled visit to Capitol Hill on Thursday marks a new phase in the Senate investigation of Moscow's meddling in the 2016 election and a meeting that the president's eldest son had with Russians during the…
Politics Aug 03 Senators move to protect special counsel in Russia probe WASHINGTON — Two members of the Senate Judiciary Committee are moving to protect Special Counsel Robert Mueller's job, putting forth new legislation that aims to ensure the integrity of current and future independent investigations.
Politics Aug 01 House conservative calls for Mueller to resign as special counsel A conservative House Republican is calling on special counsel Robert Mueller to resign, citing what he says is a conflict of interest because of Mueller's "close friendship" with fired FBI Director James Comey.
Politics Jul 27 Sessions to AP: I’m not stepping down unless asked Sessions told The Associated Press he and Trump have a "harmony of values and beliefs" and he intends to stay and fight for the president's agenda "as long as he sees that as appropriate."…
Politics Jul 27 Senators craft bill to prevent Robert Mueller from being fired A Congressional spokesman says the senator's still working on the bill, and it's unclear when it will be introduced.
Politics Jul 25 Senate committee drops subpoena of Manafort in Russia probe Manafort won't testify during a public hearing Wednesday after he and the committee reached an agreement to continue negotiating the terms of his cooperation. The person demanded anonymity to discuss the private negotiations.
Politics Jul 24 WATCH: ‘I did not collude with Russia,’ Kushner says Senior White House adviser Jared Kushner denied Monday that he colluded with Russians in the course of President Donald Trump's White House bid and declared he has "nothing to hide."…
Politics Jul 24 Jared Kushner says he has ‘nothing to hide’ on Russia The White House has indicated that President Donald Trump would sign a sweeping Russia sanctions measure that requires him to get Congress' permission before lifting or easing the economic penalties against Moscow.
Nation Jul 20 Senate to vote on Christopher Wray as next FBI director The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved the nomination of President Donald Trump's choice to head the FBI.
Nation Jul 17 Senate Democrats ask to review Kushner’s security clearance WASHINGTON – Three Senate Democrats are calling on the White House to review and possibly revoke Jared Kushner’s security clearance. They are pointing to the revelation of a meeting with Russian contacts during President Donald Trump’s campaign. Kushner is a…