Politics

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."…

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.

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.

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.

Rosenstein says he's seen no good cause to fire special counsel Mueller

By Eric Tucker and Deb Riechmann, Associated Press

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein said he's seen no basis for firing Robert Mueller, the former FBI director he appointed as special counsel to oversee an investigation into potential coordination between the Trump presidential campaign and Russia.

WATCH LIVE: Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein testifies in budget hearings

By Associated Press

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is on Capitol Hill today at 10 a.m. ET, addressing the budget appropriations committees for both the House and the Senate. Watch his statements here.