Mary Clare’s Recent Stories
Politics Jun 24
Ex-White House aide to answer written questions for CongressAnnie Donaldson, a former aide to former White House Counsel Donald McGahn, appears frequently in special counsel Robert Mueller's report.
Politics Jun 21
House panel to subpoena Felix Sater after no-showThe House intelligence committee says it will subpoena the Russia-born business executive after he did not appear for a scheduled interview Friday to discuss his behind-the-scenes role in Donald Trump's effort to build a skyscraper in Moscow during the presidential…
Politics Jun 20
Hope Hicks interview transcript released by HouseHicks refused to answer any questions related to her time working for President Donald Trump after he was elected, following orders from White House lawyers. She was blocked from answering questions 155 times, the committee said in a statement accompanying…
Politics Jun 20
House, Senate leaders to meet with Trump on IranThe briefing comes after Iran's Revolutionary Guard shot down a U.S. surveillance drone.
Politics Jun 19
Democrats access Trump’s inner circle with Hope Hicks interviewHouse lawmakers interviewed the former communications director for President Donald Trump behind closed doors.
Politics Jun 14
Democrats accelerate election security push after Trump commentsLawmakers had already been compiling a fresh package of bills in the aftermath of special counsel Robert Mueller's findings in the Trump-Russia probe. But House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Democrats are now pushing ahead with votes because it's part of…
Politics Jun 12
Former Trump aide Hope Hicks agrees to closed House Judiciary interviewThe panel subpoenaed Hicks last month as part of its investigation into special counsel Robert Mueller's report and obstruction of justice.
Politics Jun 12
Trump Jr. says he offered ‘final clarity’ in Senate Intelligence testimonyDonald Trump Jr. said he was happy to clarify answers from an interview with the panel's staff in 2017, but told reporters, "I don't think I changed any of what I said because there was nothing to change."…
Politics Jun 12
WATCH: Former FBI officials say Russian meddling used textbook tricks of Kremlin spycraftAt the House Intelligence Committee hearing, Robert Anderson and Stephanie Douglas highlighted aspects of the Mueller report they said showed Russian efforts to screen and test Trump campaign associates in hopes of maximizing their chances of getting what they wanted.
Politics Jun 11
Democrats push new strategy for enforcing Russia subpoenasTuesday's House vote on whether committees can enforce Trump subpoenas in federal court reflects a new strategy for Democrats, who have moved toward lawsuits and away from criminal contempt as they investigate the Trump administration.
