Dec 07 Watch 9:11 What’s in the latest court filings about Cohen, Manafort The Mueller team has released new details regarding its interactions with Michael Flynn, Paul Manafort and Michael Cohen. According to court filings, former Trump lawyer Cohen informed investigators about contact among Russia, the Trump Organization and the Trump campaign, while… Continue watching
Dec 07 Watch 4:38 With Barr, Nauert and Milley, Trump chooses a varied cast A month after Attorney General Jeff Sessions was forced to resign, President Trump has picked his desired replacement: William P. Barr, whom he called “my first choice since day one.” The president also announced his choices for UN ambassador, Heather… Continue watching
Dec 07 Watch 11:50 Shields and Brooks on Cohen filings and Bush’s legacy Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to analyze the week’s political news, including the latest court filings on Michael Cohen, President Trump’s new nominees and the legacy of George H.W. Bush. Continue watching
Dec 07 How Manafort violated his plea deal, according to Mueller’s latest documents By Erica R. Hendry Manafort provided investigators with a range of false statements, according to Mueller, largely about his contact with Trump administration officials and his communications with Konstantin Kilimnik, a Russian-Ukrainian political consultant who has become a central figure in the investigation. Continue reading
Dec 07 Paul Manafort repeatedly lied about contacts with Russia and Trump officials, prosecutors say By Associated Press Prosecutors say Manafort told investigators that he spoke with officials before and after they left the Trump administration. But they say a review of his electronic documents shows he had "additional contacts" with the officials. Continue reading
Dec 07 Read Michael Cohen sentencing recommendations from Mueller and federal prosecutors By Joshua Barajas Documents from New York prosecutors and special counsel Robert Mueller's team Friday provide more information on Cohen's contributions to the special counsel's ongoing Russia investigation. Continue reading
Dec 07 Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen should get substantial sentence, prosecutors say By Chad Day, Eric Tucker, Associated Press 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… Continue reading
Dec 07 William Barr’s record on 4 key issues By Daniel Bush, Gretchen Frazee President Donald Trump on Friday tapped Barr, who served as attorney general under George H.W. Bush, to fill the post left empty by his firing of Jeff Sessions. Continue reading
Dec 07 WATCH: Trump addresses the 2018 Project Safe Neighborhoods National Conference By Joshua Barajas Trump is scheduled to speak at 12:50 p.m. ET. Watch the president's remarks here. Continue reading
Dec 07 WATCH: Comey speaks after closed House interview By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press House Republicans are preparing to interview James Comey behind closed doors Friday, hauling the former FBI director to Capitol Hill one final time before they cede power to Democrats in January. Continue reading