Apr 06 Devin Nunes recuses himself as House Intel chair during Russia probe By Eileen Sullivan and Deb Riechmann, Associated Press The decision by Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., comes amid partisan turmoil on the committee. Democrats have alleged that Nunes, who was on President Donald Trump's transition team, is too close to the White House and cannot lead an impartial inquiry. Continue reading
Mar 24 Watch 5:34 Rep. Swalwell: Nunes ‘betrayed’ duty to independent Russia probe By PBS News Hour The House Intelligence Committee descended into further division over its Russia investigation on Friday. Republican chair Rep. Devin Nunes called off a public hearing with former intelligence agency leaders, prompting the committee's ranking Democrat to challenge the decision and dispute… Continue watching
Mar 23 Spying claim by Intel chair renews fight over Russia probe By Deb Riechmann and Julie Pace, Associated Press The chairman of the House intelligence committee says private communications of Donald Trump and his presidential transition team may have been scooped up by American intelligence officials monitoring other targets and improperly distributed throughout spy agencies. Continue reading
Mar 20 Watch 6:20 Schiff: ‘Big problem’ if President Trump is making up his wiretap claim By PBS News Hour While Democrats and Republicans pursued sharply different lines of questioning in a House Intelligence hearing Monday, ranking Democrat Rep. Adam Schiff focused in on contacts between Trump campaign advisors and Russian officials. Judy Woodruff talks with Schiff about his main… Continue watching
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 Trump says Democrats ‘made up’ allegations of Russia interference By Eric Tucker and Eileen Sullivan, Associated Press Trump's tweets came just hours before a potentially politically damaging hearing on allegations of Russian hacking and possible ties to his campaign. Continue reading
Mar 15 Watch 9:43 Trump stands by wiretap claim as lawmakers voice doubt By PBS News Hour Leaders of the House Intelligence Committee cast fresh doubt on President Trump's claim that then-President Obama illegally wiretapped Trump Tower, granting the Justice Department an extension to provide any evidence. Are lawmakers getting adequate cooperation from the intelligence community? Judy… Continue watching
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 12 House committee wants evidence for Trump’s wiretap claim By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press The House intelligence committee is asking the Trump administration for evidence that the phones at Trump Tower were tapped during the campaign as its namesake has charged. Continue reading
Mar 06 Watch 9:25 What’s behind Trump’s charge that Obama ordered Trump Tower wiretap? By PBS News Hour President Trump sparked a firestorm with a tweet over the weekend, accusing his predecessor -- without offering evidence -- of wiretapping Trump Tower ahead of the election and asking Congress to investigate. John Yang speaks with Rep. Adam Schiff, ranking… Continue watching