Feb 14 Watch 7:50 Why Trump’s national emergency plan could present a ‘major constitutional test’ After signing a congressional funding bill, President Trump plans to declare a national emergency to obtain additional money for a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. But would such an executive action be lawful? Judy Woodruff speaks with former Defense Secretary… Continue watching
Feb 14 Watch 6:38 In upcoming interview, McCabe describes ‘panic’ at DOJ after Comey firing Andrew McCabe, former FBI deputy director, says in an upcoming interview he feared President Trump would undermine the investigation into Russian election interference once Trump fired FBI Director James Comey. John Yang talks to NPR’s Carrie Johnson about McCabe’s claims… Continue watching
Feb 14 Ex-FBI official was concerned Russia probes could ‘vanish’ By Associated Press Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe says he wanted investigations into President Donald Trump's ties to Russia and possible obstruction of justice documented so that they could "not be closed or vanish in the night without a trace."… Continue reading
Sep 22 Rosenstein’s fate could turn on which account Trump believes By Eric Tucker, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The fate of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein could turn on whether President Donald Trump believes the account of an ex-FBI official who, as Trump once asserted in a tweet, had "LIED! LIED! LIED!"… Continue reading
Jul 24 Trump considering pulling security clearances of critics By Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Donald Trump is considering revoking the security clearances of six former top officials who have been critical of his administration, a move that opponents and experts say would be an unprecedented politicization of the clearance process. Continue reading
Apr 20 Ex-FBI deputy director McCabe ‘very upset and disappointed’ in Comey comments By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Attorney Michael Bromwich on Friday addressed an inspector general investigation that led to McCabe's firing last month on allegations that he had misled officials about a news media disclosure. Continue reading
Apr 19 Fired FBI deputy chief facing criminal referral By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Justice Department's inspector general has sent a criminal referral about fired FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe to federal prosecutors in Washington. Continue reading
Apr 13 Watchdog report: Ex-FBI deputy director misled investigators By Eric Tucker, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The Justice Department watchdog says fired FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe misled investigators over his role in a news media disclosure. Continue reading
Mar 19 Watch 3:48 Trump takes aim at Robert Mueller, lashing out at Russia probe By PBS News Hour President Trump made new accusations on social media Monday that the probe into ties between his campaign and Russia is a "witch hunt," directly criticizing the special counsel. Lawmakers in both parties have warned Trump not to fire Robert Mueller,… Continue watching
Mar 19 Watch 4:04 How will Andrew McCabe’s firing affect the Mueller probe? By PBS News Hour FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe was fired on Friday, two days before he was set to retire; Attorney General Jeff Sessions said he was dismissed on the recommendation of FBI disciplinary officials. McCabe also reportedly kept notes on his conversations… Continue watching