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 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 31 Watch 8:57 The biggest questions yet to be answered in the Russia probe By PBS News Hour New developments on the connections between the Trump White House and the Russian government seem to emerge every day. To help you keep it straight, Lisa Desjardins and John Yang join Judy Woodruff to walk through what we know and… 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 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 WATCH: FBI Director James Comey speaks at national security symposium By News Desk FBI Director James Comey spoke Thursday at a symposium at the The University of Texas at Austin designed to discuss national security challenges in fighting terror attacks in the U.S. 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 Watch 6:08 Grassley: Gorsuch willing to be a judge, not a legislator By PBS News Hour What did the country learn about Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch on opening day of his confirmation hearings? Judy Woodruff speaks with Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, about Gorsuch’s judicial philosophy, how he compares to the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin… 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 16 Intel senators say there's no indication Trump Tower was under surveillance By Eileen Sullivan, Associated Press Sens. Richard Burr and Mark Warner said Thursday they saw no evidence that Trump Tower was under surveillance by the government before or after Election Day 2016. Continue reading