Jun 16 What is collusion, and how do you prove it? By Daniel Bush Unlike obstruction of justice, which is clearly defined under criminal law, there is no specific statute for collusion. Acts of collusion span the legal gamut, and include campaign finance violations, conspiracy, bribery, and fraud. Investigators in the Trump-Russia probe will… Continue reading
Jun 16 Trump administration quietly rolls back civil rights efforts across federal government By Jessica Huseman and Annie Waldman, ProPublica Previously unannounced directives will limit the Department of Justice’s use of a storied civil rights enforcement tool, and loosen the Department of Education’s requirements on investigations. Continue reading
Jun 16 Trump administration keeps DACA program, shields young immigrants from deportation By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press The Trump administration is keeping the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, in a move that reverses one of the president's campaign pledges. Continue reading
Jun 16 Trump acknowledges he's under investigation for obstruction of justice By Vivian Salama, Associated Press President Donald Trump appeared to confirm Friday that he is under investigation for obstruction of justice, claiming that he is being investigated for firing FBI Director James Comey by the man who told him to do it. Continue reading
Jun 15 Watch 7:44 Sen. Warner wishes for closer cooperation from Trump administration on Russia probe By PBS News Hour The Senate Intelligence Committee met behind closed doors this week with three key figures in their expanding Russia investigation, including special counsel Robert Mueller. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., vice-chair of the committee, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the distinctions between… Continue watching
Jun 15 Watch 2:35 Here's what is in the Senate's new Russia sanctions By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 15 Watch 4:28 Robert Mueller is expanding the Russia probe. Here's how By PBS News Hour President Trump is now under scrutiny for possible obstruction of justice. New reports suggest that special counsel Bob Mueller has broadened his probe, originally focused on Russian meddling in the election. Judy Woodruff learns more from Carrie Johnson of NPR. Continue watching
Jun 15 Pence hires outside legal counsel for Russia probe By Associated Press Pence's office confirmed Thursday that he retained Richard Cullen, chairman of McGuireWoods LLP, to assist him in responding to inquiries by special counsel Robert Mueller. Continue reading
Jun 15 WATCH LIVE: Congress plays baseball for charity one day after shooting By Kevin Freking, Erica Werner, Associated Press The opposing sides are paying tribute to Rep. Steve Scalise, the House majority whip who was critically wounded when a gunman opened fire at practice. Continue reading
Jun 15 As deadline nears, White House without a debt ceiling plan By Josh Boak, Associated Press "It's fair to say we haven't settled on a final way to address the debt ceiling any more than the Hill has," Budget Chief Mick Mulvaney said. Continue reading