Jun 13 Sessions refuses to disclose conversations with Trump, drawing repeated questions from senators By Associated Press Sessions won't describe his conversations with Trump about the firing of FBI Director James Comey, though Trump has not asserted executive privilege. Continue reading
Jun 13 Sessions to Sen. Wyden: ‘Secret innuendo’ about my contact with Russia isn’t true By Associated Press Sessions raised his voice to the Democratic senator pressing him for an answer. Continue reading
Jun 13 Sessions says he had concerns about Comey long before firing By Associated Press Sessions recommended the firing last month, raising questions about whether he violated his recusal from investigations into Trump campaign ties to Russia. Continue reading
Jun 13 Sessions: I recused myself from Russia investigation because of role on Trump campaign By Associated Press Sessions says his recusal was not because he had done something wrong or was, himself, the subject of the investigation. Continue reading
Jun 13 Democrats try to distance themselves from call for Trump’s impeachment By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Democratic leaders recognize that any talk of impeachment energizes the Republican base, and that could undercut Democrats hoping for significant gains in next year's midterm elections. Continue reading
Jun 13 Sessions says he did not have third meeting with Russian ambassador By Associated Press His impassioned response came after Senate Democrats raised questions about whether Sessions privately met with Sergey Kislyak at an April 2016 foreign policy event. Continue reading
Jun 13 Read Jeff Sessions’ prepared Senate testimony on Russia By Erica R. Hendry Sessions called the accusation that he colluded with Russia during the 2016 election "an appalling and detestable lie."… Continue reading
Jun 13 Sessions says he responded to Comey’s concerns about Trump, contradicting Comey testimony By Associated Press Attorney General Jeff Sessions is contradicting fired FBI director James Comey's testimony about his concerns over a meeting he had with Trump. Continue reading
Jun 13 Treasury chief Mnuchin: At times, a government shutdown could be ‘good’ By Associated Press The remarks were unusual because as Treasury secretary, Steven Mnuchin is the official responsible for the full faith and credit of the United States. Continue reading
Jun 13 Tillerson says U.S. relationship with Russia is deteriorating By Richard Lardner, Associated Press Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the U.S. relationship with Russia is at an all-time low, yet he cautioned against taking steps that might close off promising avenues of communication between the two former Cold War foes. Continue reading