Apr 25 What we know about the latest developments in the Russia investigations By Eric Tucker, Associated Press An FBI investigation and congressional probes into the Trump campaign and contacts with Russia continue to shadow the administration, each new development a focus of White House press briefings and attention on Capitol Hill. Continue reading
Apr 21 House intel panel to hear from Comey, other top officials on Russia probe By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Top law enforcement and intelligence officials are expected to testify next week on Capitol Hill about Russian activities to influence the U.S. presidential election. The House intelligence committee said Friday that it had sent letters requesting FBI Director… Continue reading
Apr 11 Report: U.S. sought to monitor Trump adviser Carter Page last summer By Associated Press The Washington Post reported Tuesday the application to a special court to monitor Carter Page was part of the investigation into potential links between the Republican's presidential campaign and Russia. The newspaper cited unnamed law enforcement and other U.S. officials. Continue reading
Apr 05 Watch 9:29 How does the FBI insulate itself from political pressure? By PBS News Hour The FBI's investigation into Russian meddling in the election, yet another politically sensitive case, has drawn scrutiny for the bureau. Last year Director James Comey was criticized for his handling of an investigation into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s… Continue watching
Mar 30 Watch 8:53 First public Senate Intelligence hearing on Russia probe highlights influence of disinformation By PBS News Hour The Senate Intelligence Committee held its first public hearing on Russia's election season meddling, where both committee leaders made clear they wanted to avoid the partisanship that's plagued their House counterparts' investigation. They focused on issues from the very real… Continue watching
Mar 28 AP fact check: Spicer says case closed on Russia. It’s not By Calvin Woodward and Eileen Sullivan, Associated Press The matter is being investigated by the FBI and two congressional committees, so no conclusions have been reached at all. Continue reading
Mar 20 Watch 5:59 Comey confirms Russia probe, but ‘no information’ supporting Trump wiretap claim By PBS News Hour FBI Director James Comey offered a rare admission in a hearing before the House Intelligence Committee, confirming an ongoing investigation into Russian interference during the 2016 election and any potential coordination with the Trump campaign. Comey also said there is… Continue watching
Mar 20 Comey: FBI is investigating possible links between Russia, Trump associates By Eric Tucker and Eileen Sullivan, Associated Press FBI investigation is part of a broader probe of Russian interference in last year's presidential election. Continue reading
Mar 15 House Intelligence Committee says they have seen no evidence supporting Trump’s wiretapping claims By Associated Press The Republican and Democratic leaders of the House Intelligence Committee say they have seen no evidence supporting President Donald Trump's claim that the Obama administration wiretapped him last year. Continue reading
Mar 14 Jordanian woman charged in U.S. with 2001 Jerusalem bombing By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The case against Ahlam Aref Ahmad Al-Tamimi was filed under seal in 2013 but announced publicly by the Justice Department on Tuesday. Continue reading