May 11 Did Sessions break recusal vow in helping fire Comey? By Sadie Gurman, Associated Press Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself from investigations related to the presidential campaign, yet he played a central role in the sudden firing of FBI Director James Comey, leaving many wondering if he violated that pledge. Continue reading
May 11 The ‘special prosecutor’ Democrats want no longer exists By Daniel Bush Democrats are calling for an independent investigation into the ties between Russia and President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign. But special investigators lack much of the power and autonomy that Starr enjoyed in the Clinton era. Even if Democrats get their… Continue reading
May 11 Senate gives bipartisan backing to Trump’s trade representative By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The Senate on Thursday confirmed President Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. trade representative on a bipartisan vote despite complaints from some Republicans that the administration has an "ongoing, incoherent and inconsistent trade message."… Continue reading
May 11 Trump creates panel to investigate voter fraud By Ken Thomas, Associated Press The White House says President Donald Trump has signed an executive order creating a commission to look at the public's confidence in the integrity of the voting system. Continue reading
May 11 House Speaker Paul Ryan defends Trump on Comey By Associated Press U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan says an investigation into Russia's election meddling and possible ties to the Trump campaign should remain with the FBI and not with a special prosecutor. Continue reading
May 11 WATCH: White House addresses acting FBI director testimony over Comey firing By Joshua Barajas White House deputy press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders is expected to speak at the daily news briefing at 1:30 p.m. ET. Continue reading
May 11 Trump details calls with Comey: ‘I know that I’m not under investigation’ By Julie Pace, Eileen Sullivan and Jake Pearson, Associated Press Trump detailed his conversations with former FBI Director James Comey, who he fired this week, in an interview with NBC News Thursday. Continue reading
May 11 Former Trump adviser Roger Stone vows to cooperate with Senate committee By Associated Press The patrons at the cafe next door want him out. A rival congressman has "adopted" his district. And more than a half dozen Democrats are preparing to run against him. Continue reading
May 11 Acting FBI chief McCabe contradicts White House explanations on Comey firing By Eileen Sullivan and Deb Riechmann and Julie Pace, Associated Press Piece by piece, acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe undermined recent White House explanations about the firing of FBI Director James Comey during testimony before a Senate committee Thursday. Continue reading
May 11 The Republican who revived the health care bill faces angry voters at town hall By Michael Catalini, Associated Press Rep. Tom MacArthur faced hundreds of angry voters for nearly five hours, seeking to both sell and defend the health plan that has drawn widespread outrage and fears among those worried they may be at risk of not being able… Continue reading