Jun 03 Democrats launch series of hearings on the Mueller report By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler said the first hearing on June 10 will investigate whether President Donald Trump committed obstruction of justice. Continue reading
May 30 Watch 4:27 News Wrap: Trump tries to clarify tweet about Russia ‘helping’ him In our news wrap Thursday, President Trump renewed attacks on Robert Mueller and his probe into Russian election interference. Trump also tweeted that he himself had nothing to do with Russia's “helping me get elected,” but later tried to walk… Continue watching
May 30 WATCH: Trump calls Mueller a ‘never Trumper’ By Eric Tucker, Michael Balsamo, Chad Day, Associated Press President Donald Trump's remarks come a day after special counsel Robert Mueller pointedly rejected his repeated claims that he was cleared of obstruction of justice allegations. Continue reading
May 29 Watch 5:17 Mueller breaks silence to say report doesn’t clear Trump Special counsel Robert Mueller broke his silence Wednesday about his office’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. In a nine-minute statement, he reiterated that Justice Department policy prohibits charging a sitting president with a crime, and that… Continue watching
May 29 Watch 4:54 After Mueller statement, Trump and House Democrats dig in their heels Special counsel Robert Mueller has finally addressed the findings of his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. What is the political reaction to his remarks at the White House and on Capitol Hill? Yamiche Alcindor and Lisa… Continue watching
May 29 Watch 5:51 Whether Mueller testifies to Congress ‘won’t be his choice,’ says Rep. Connolly After special counsel Robert Mueller spoke out about his investigation, some Democrats felt they had new motivation for impeachment. Judy Woodruff talks to Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., about Mueller's "consequential" remarks and how they differed from Attorney General William Barr’s,… Continue watching
May 29 Watch 8:58 The ‘key points’ Robert Mueller made in his public appearance Special counsel Robert Mueller made it clear in his Wednesday statement that he wants his team’s lengthy report to speak for itself. NPR’s Carrie Johnson and former Justice Department official John Carlin join Judy Woodruff to revisit key sections of… Continue watching
May 29 As Mueller steps aside, Democrats face pressure to tackle impeachment head on By Daniel Bush, Gretchen Frazee Special counsel Robert Mueller's first public statement on the Russia investigation placed the onus on House Democrats to decide what to do next. Continue reading
May 29 WATCH: After Mueller’s statement, Pelosi says ‘nothing is off the table’ Pelosi spoke in California after special counsel Robert Mueller indicated Wednesday that it's up to Congress to decide what to do next with his findings. Continue reading
May 29 WATCH: Nadler says Congress will respond to Trump’s ‘wrongdoing’ Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., the chairman of the Judiciary Committee, at a news conference in New York stopped short of calling for an impeachment inquiry. "All options are on the table and nothing should be ruled out," Nadler said Wednesday. Continue reading