Nov 16 Senators press Kushner for more documents in Russia investigation By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The top Republican and Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee are saying that President Donald Trump’s son-in-law hasn’t been fully forthcoming with the panel’s probe into Russian meddling in the 2016 election. Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley and Democratic Sen. Continue reading
Sep 26 Watch 7:31 Why Trump advisers using private email is a ‘very bad idea,’ according to an ethics lawyer By PBS News Hour Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server was one of President Trump’s most frequent points of attack during the 2016 election, but six of his high-level staff members have reportedly used private emails to discuss government business. Judy Woodruff… Continue watching
Sep 26 House panel demands details on Trump aides’ private emails By Associated Press A top House Republican has demanded details on the use of private emails by some of President Donald Trump's closest advisers, including Jared Kushner, Steve Bannon and Reince Priebus. Continue reading
Aug 31 Russian lobbyist testifies in secret about meeting Donald Trump Jr. By Chad Day, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The revelation is the clearest indication yet that Mueller and his team of investigators view the meeting, which came weeks after Trump had secured the Republican presidential nomination, as a relevant inquiry point in their broader probe into Russian interference… Continue reading
Aug 23 5 overlooked politics stories that are worth your time By Jessica Yarvin From a promise to hire more Border Patrol agents, to Newt Gingrich in "spouse school," here are five politics stories you may have missed in the past week. Continue reading
Aug 23 Trump adviser Jared Kushner leading U.S. delegation to Middle East By Ken Thomas, Associated Press White House adviser Jared Kushner is leading a delegation to the Middle East on behalf of President Donald Trump to discuss the possibility of resuming the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. Continue reading
Aug 02 White House fires a top intelligence adviser By Associated Press The White House says one of President Donald Trump’s top intelligence directors has been fired from his role at the National Security Council. Ezra Cohen-Watnick is the latest in a string of shake-ups at the White House and NSC. He… Continue reading
Jul 25 Senate committee drops subpoena of Manafort in Russia probe By Chad Day, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Manafort won't testify during a public hearing Wednesday after he and the committee reached an agreement to continue negotiating the terms of his cooperation. The person demanded anonymity to discuss the private negotiations. Continue reading
Jul 25 Watch 5:27 Rep. Stewart: Kushner testimony ‘didn’t have much to add’ to Russia story By PBS News Hour President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner met privately with the House Intelligence Committee on Tuesday, answering more questions on Capitol Hill about his interactions with Russian officials during the campaign and beyond. William Brangham speaks with Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, a… Continue watching
Jul 25 Kushner, Manafort meet with congressional investigators By Mary Clare Jalonick and Chad Day, Associated Press Two key members of President Donald Trump's presidential campaign met Tuesday with congressional investigators probing Russia's interference in the 2016 election and possible collusion with Trump associates. Continue reading