Dec 05 Prosecutors ramp up foreign lobbying probe tied to Manafort By Eric Tucker, Desmond Butler, Chad Day, Associated Press 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… Continue reading
Dec 05 Supreme Court takes up closely watched double jeopardy case By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The outcome could have a spillover effect on the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election. Continue reading
Dec 05 WATCH: George W. Bush says his father’s last words were ‘I love you too’ By Associated Press At a funeral at the Washington National Cathedral, George W. Bush extolled his father not only for his service as president but also as a role model as a loving husband, father and grandfather. Continue reading
Dec 05 WATCH: George H.W. Bush was a class act from birth to death, says former Sen. Alan Simpson By Associated Press Former Sen. Alan Simpson has hailed his old friend George H.W. Bush as man of humility, a commodity the Wyoming Republican says is rare in the capital. Continue reading
Dec 05 WATCH: George H.W. Bush was a ‘gentleman, a genuine leader,’ former Canadian PM says By Associated Press Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney has praised former U.S. President George H.W. Bush as a strong world leader who helped oversee the end of the Cold War and the collapse of the Soviet Union. Continue reading
Dec 05 WATCH: George H.W. Bush was ‘America’s last great soldier statesman,’ biographer says By Associated Press Humor is creeping its way into the somber ceremony at the Washington National Cathedral to remember the life of former President George H.W. Bush. Continue reading
Dec 05 Wisconsin Legislature approves bills limiting powers of incoming Democratic governor By Associated Press The bills now go to outgoing Republican Gov. Scott Walker, who has signaled his support. Continue reading
Dec 04 Read Mueller’s full recommendation for Flynn’s sentencing in Russia probe By Joshua Barajas, Erica R. Hendry While Michael Flynn made "multiple false statements, to multiple Department of Justice entities, on multiple occasions," according to a heavily redacted addendum filed Tuesday, he has also participated in 19 interviews with the special counsel's office and DOJ officials. Continue reading
Dec 04 Citing cooperation, Mueller recommends no prison for Michael Flynn By Chad Day, Eric Tucker, Associated Press 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."… Continue reading
Dec 04 WATCH: George H.W. Bush’s funeral service at the Washington National Cathedral By Associated Press The funeral service begins at 11 a.m. ET. Watch live here. Continue reading