May 31 House committee issues more subpoenas in Russia probe By Deb Riechmann, Jake Pearson, Associated Press The House intelligence committee said Wednesday it is issuing subpoenas for President Donald Trump's former national security adviser and his personal lawyer, as well as their businesses, as part of its investigation into Russian activities during last year's election. Continue reading
May 31 AP report: Comey cleared to testify about Russia probe before Senate intel committee By Jake Pearson, Associated Press The special counsel overseeing the government's investigation into possible Trump campaign ties to Russia has approved former FBI director James Comey to testify before a Senate committee pursuing the same matter, a Comey associate said Wednesday. Continue reading
May 25 FBI investigates Jared Kushner in ongoing Russia probe By Matthew Daly and Chad Day, Associated Press President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is willing to cooperate with federal investigators looking into ties between Russia and the Trump campaign, his attorney said Thursday. Continue reading
May 25 Lieberman latest person to withdraw from FBI director search By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Lieberman interviewed last week with President Donald Trump, who publicly identified him as a leading candidate. Continue reading
May 24 Watch 9:05 Feinstein: Comey memos will be turned over one way or another By PBS News Hour Will former FBI Director James Comey provide memos detailing his interactions with President Trump to the Senate committees investigating Russian interference in the 2016 presidential elections? Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., ranking member of the Judiciary Committee, joins Judy Woodruff to… Continue watching
May 23 Watch 4:25 Former CIA director says Russia was warned not to interfere in election By PBS News Hour Former CIA Director John Brennan, National Intelligence Director Dan Coats and NSA chief Mike Rogers appeared before congressional hearings on Tuesday, amid reports that President Trump asked Coats and Rogers to help him push back against an FBI investigation into… Continue watching
May 23 Ex-CIA chief Brennan concerned over Trump campaign’s Russian contacts By Eileen Sullivan and Deb Riechmann, Associated Press During his first public remarks since he left his post in January, former CIA Director John Brennan told lawmakers he was concerned about Russia’s efforts to interfere in the 2016 election. Continue reading
May 23 WATCH: Former CIA Director John Brennan testifies before House committee By Eileen Sullivan and Deb Riechmann, Associated Press Former CIA Director John Brennan is set to testify publicly about the intelligence underpinning the Obama administration's conclusion that Russia interfered in the 2016 election. Continue reading
May 22 Michael Flynn invokes 5th Amendment, declines to hand over Russia-related documents By Chad Day, Associated Press According to a person with direct knowledge of the matter, the former national security adviser will invoke his Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination as he notifies a Senate panel that he won't hand over documents in the Russia probe. Continue reading
May 19 Read Rosenstein’s full opening statement on Comey to Congress By Joshua Barajas Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein said in briefings today that he stands by his memo, which was cited by President Donald Trump as justification for removing James Comey as FBI director. Continue reading