May 15 Lawmakers urge President Trump to avoid picking a politician as new FBI director By Hope Yen, Associated Press As President Donald Trump considers a replacement for fired FBI Director James Comey, lawmakers are urging the president to steer clear of appointing any politicians. Continue reading
May 14 Clapper: U.S. government ‘under assault’ by Trump after Comey firing By Hope Yen, Associated Press Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper on Sunday described a U.S. government "under assault" after President Trump's decision to fire FBI director James Comey. Continue reading
May 08 Watch 8:30 Yates’ Senate testimony on ‘compromised’ Flynn returns Russia probe to the spotlight By PBS News Hour Continue watching
May 08 Watch 6:15 Former DOJ official explains why the Michael Flynn controversy is ‘incredibly unusual’ By PBS News Hour Former Assistant Attorney General for National Security John Carlin joins Judy Woodruff to discuss congressional testimonies by former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper and former Acting Attorney General Sally Yates and the ongoing investigation into Russia's interference in November's… 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
Jan 06 Trump to get briefing on classified report on Russia, election hacking By Julie Pace and Deb Reichmann, Associated Press Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, CIA Director John Brennan and FBI Director James Comey are preparing to point to multiple motives for Moscow's alleged meddling as they brief Trump on their classified report Friday in New York. President Barack… Continue reading
Jan 05 Watch 4:08 News Wrap: Top U.S. intelligence official addresses Trump criticism over Russia hacking By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, the nation’s top intelligence official James Clapper told senators in a hearing he has “very high confidence” that Russia hacked Democratic Party computers in a bid to interfere with the U.S. election. Also, it was… Continue watching
Dec 16 FBI backs CIA conclusion on Russian hacking motive, says Brennan in message By Josh Lederman and Bradley Klapper, Associated Press CIA Director John Brennan said in the message that "there is strong consensus among us on the scope, nature, and intent of Russian interference in our presidential election."… Continue reading
Nov 20 GOP lawmaker asks officials to answer questions on NSA chief By Associated Press Rep. Devin Nunes asked the intelligence chief and defense secretary to answer questions about reports that they recommended the ouster of the NSA director. Continue reading
Nov 17 National director of intelligence submits his resignation By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press James Clapper has long said he planned to retire at the end of the Obama administration, and he told the House Intelligence Committee on Thursday that he submitted his letter of resignation on Wednesday evening. Continue reading