May 17 Watch 8:18 Justice Department names Russia probe special counsel as Trump faces fallout over Comey By PBS News Hour As President Trump spoke about being scrutinized as a politician in an address at a graduation ceremony, there was no escape from growing political pressure on Capitol Hill. Late Wednesday, the Justice Department announced it was naming a former FBI… Continue watching
May 17 Watch 20:18 What Robert Mueller brings to the Russia probe By PBS News Hour Former FBI Director Robert Mueller was named as a special counsel to lead the investigation into Russian election interference. John Yang gets reaction from John Carlin, a former assistant attorney general for national security, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., and Rep. Continue watching
May 17 When it comes to Trump, what do voters care about? By Lisa Desjardins We know that voters who supported President Trump wanted a shake-up in Washington. Here's how Trump's approval rating has tracked with major decisions. Continue reading
May 17 Former FBI head Robert Mueller will now oversee Russia investigation, DOJ says By Eric Tucker, Associated Press President Trump, reiterating there was no collusion, says he looks forward to the investigation concluding quickly. Continue reading
May 17 Changing strategy, the White House goes mum on Comey memo By Jill Colvin and Catherin Lucey, Associated Press The quietude — for now — is no accident. Continue reading
May 17 Jason Chaffetz wants Comey to testify next week By Associated Press Rep. Jason Chaffetz said in a tweet Wednesday that he still hasn't spoken with Comey about testifying. But he has set a hearing for May 24. Continue reading
May 17 Trump in commencement address: No politician in history has been treated more unfairly By Nancy Benac, Eric Tucker and Catherine Lucey, Associated Press Meanwhile, Democrats demanded an independent commission to dig into his firing of FBI Director James Comey, but Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan cautioned against "rushing to judgment."… Continue reading
May 17 WATCH: Democrats address Comey memo at press briefing By Eric Tucker, Catherine Lucey and Julie Pace, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Pressing for answers to mushrooming questions, congressional Democrats demanded an immediate investigation into President Donald Trump's dealings with now-fired FBI Director James Comey and into broader questions of White House meddling on Wednesday. House Speaker Paul Ryan cautioned… Continue reading
May 17 Q&A: Would Trump request to end Flynn probe have broken law? By Sadie Gurman, Associated Press Obstruction of justice is a tricky issue both criminally and politically. And legal experts say it could be difficult to prove the president crossed a line. Here are some questions and answers about the term. Continue reading
May 16 What lawmakers are saying about Comey's memo By Jessica Yarvin, Erica R. Hendry Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill expressed outrage and concern Tuesday night after a New York Times report suggested the president had asked former FBI director James Comey to shut down an investigation into ousted national security adviser Michael Flynn. Continue reading