Nov 24 Watch 12:11 Shields and Brooks on sexual misconduct plaguing politics, GOP tax plan pushback By PBS News Hour Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including more allegations of sexual misconduct in the worlds of politics and the media, a New York Times report suggesting Michael… Continue watching
Nov 24 Michael Flynn may cooperate with Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Michael Flynn, a prominent Trump backer on the campaign trail, has been a key figure in Mueller’s probe and of particular interest to Trump. Continue reading
Nov 03 Manafort, Gates trial tentatively set for May as Russia probe continues By Associated Press Both former Trump campaign aides pleaded not guilty and are free on bail but under house arrest. Their lawyers have sought to ease the conditions of their pre-trial confinement. Continue reading
Nov 02 Paul Manafort says evidence against him ’embellished’ in Russia probe By Eric Tucker and Chad Day, Associated Press In a court filing Thursday, his attorneys say Paul Manafort, who led Trump's campaign for several months last year, has done nothing wrong and doesn't pose a risk of fleeing the country. Continue reading
Nov 02 Trump nominee Sam Clovis withdraws name from Agriculture post after Russia probe scrutiny By Ken Thomas, Associated Press This week, it was revealed that Sam Clovis had communications with George Papadopoulos, who has admitted to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russian intermediaries. Continue reading
Oct 31 Manafort’s assets are hard to quantify, federal prosecutors say in Russia probe By Associated Press The information comes one day after Manafort appeared in court on charges including money laundering and other financial crimes. Continue reading
Oct 31 Watch 3:49 What it was like to be in the White House when the first Mueller indictments came down By PBS News Hour Since the unsealing of criminal charges and pleas as part of the Russia investigation, the White House has distanced itself from Paul Manafort, Rick Gates and George Papadopoulos. But how did President Trump and White House officials react behind the… Continue watching
Oct 31 AP confirms identity of 2 Papadopoulos contacts By Associated Press The Associated Press has confirmed the identities of two foreign nationals at the center of contacts between Russia and a former adviser to President Donald Trump's campaign. Continue reading
Oct 31 Mueller probe of Trump administration enters new phase By Zeke Miller and Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Special counsel Robert Mueller's charges against former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and two other aides marked a new phase in his sprawling Russia investigation, underscoring the ongoing threat Mueller poses to the president. Continue reading
Oct 31 As Russia probe continues, some lawmakers want Trump to leave Mueller alone By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Democrats — and a few Republicans — in Congress have a clear message for President Donald Trump: Don't mess with Robert Mueller. Continue reading