May 17 At D.C. conference, Democrats look towards 2020, but can’t get past Trump By Jessica Yarvin Democratic and progressive leaders spent Tuesday outlining their vision for the future of the party and the country at a D.C. conference. And like most conversations in Washington, the talk kept coming back to President Donald Trump. Continue reading
May 17 Former FBI head Robert Mueller will now oversee Russia investigation, DOJ says By Eric Tucker, Associated Press President Trump, reiterating there was no collusion, says he looks forward to the investigation concluding quickly. Continue reading
May 17 Changing strategy, the White House goes mum on Comey memo By Jill Colvin and Catherin Lucey, Associated Press The quietude — for now — is no accident. Continue reading
May 17 Obstruction of justice, explained By Ellis Kim, Daniel Bush Did President Donald Trump commit obstruction of justice by asking James Comey to drop the FBI's probe of his campaign's ties to Russia? Here's a guide to obstruction of justice, and how it works in federal court and in impeachment… Continue reading
May 17 Joe Lieberman among the four candidates to interview with Trump for FBI director By Associated Press President Donald Trump has suggested he hopes to name James Comey's successor before he departs Friday for his first overseas trip as president. Continue reading
May 17 U.S. extends Obama-era sanctions relief for Iran, but imposes other sanctions By Josh Lederman, Associated Press Under the 2015 deal, sanctions punishing Iran for its nuclear program were waived in exchange for Iran's commitment to roll back the program. But continuing the sanctions relief requires the renewal of a six-month waiver. Continue reading
May 17 Jason Chaffetz wants Comey to testify next week By Associated Press Rep. Jason Chaffetz said in a tweet Wednesday that he still hasn't spoken with Comey about testifying. But he has set a hearing for May 24. Continue reading
May 17 Trump in commencement address: No politician in history has been treated more unfairly By Nancy Benac, Eric Tucker and Catherine Lucey, Associated Press Meanwhile, Democrats demanded an independent commission to dig into his firing of FBI Director James Comey, but Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan cautioned against "rushing to judgment."… Continue reading
May 17 WATCH: President Trump addresses Coast Guard graduates By Vivian Salama, Darlene Superville, Associated Press NEW LONDON, Conn. — President Donald Trump lashed out Wednesday at his "critics and naysayers" following more than a week of negative news coverage beginning with his sudden decision to fire James Comey as FBI director. Continue reading
May 17 WATCH: Democrats address Comey memo at press briefing By Eric Tucker, Catherine Lucey and Julie Pace, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Pressing for answers to mushrooming questions, congressional Democrats demanded an immediate investigation into President Donald Trump's dealings with now-fired FBI Director James Comey and into broader questions of White House meddling on Wednesday. House Speaker Paul Ryan cautioned… Continue reading