Oct 31 Trump’s lawyer says pardons for former aides ‘not on the table’ By Associated Press A personal lawyer for President Donald Trump says the president is also not planning to fire Robert Mueller, the special counsel in the Russia probe. Continue reading
Oct 30 Watch 7:29 Do Mueller’s first indictments change anything politically? By PBS News Hour What are the political ramifications of the first indictments in Robert Mueller’s investigation into possible collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign? Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR join Judy Woodruff to discuss whether… Continue watching
Oct 30 A guide to all of the charges against Manafort and Gates By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press Manafort potentially faces up to 80 years in prison, according to a review of the federal charges and the relevant statutes by The Associated Press. Gates, who also worked for the Trump campaign, faces up to 70 years. Continue reading
Oct 30 A lot happened in the Russia investigation yesterday. Here’s what you need to know By Daniel Bush Here's a guide to Paul Manafort and Rick Gates’ business dealings and connections to the Trump campaign. Continue reading
Oct 30 Ex-Trump aide George Papadopoulos pleads guilty in Russia probe By Joshua Barajas The guilty plea means that George Papadopoulos, an early foreign policy adviser to the Trump presidential campaign, is the first individual to face criminal charges in the ongoing investigations into Russia meddling in the 2016 presidential election. Continue reading
Oct 30 Trump responds to Manafort indictment, says Democrats should be focus of Russia probe By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump said alleged misdeeds by ex-campaign chairman Paul Manafort were "years ago," and asserted there was "NO COLLUSION!" between his campaign and the Russian government. Continue reading
Oct 30 After first Mueller indictments, Pelosi says another Russia inquiry is warranted By Associated Press The top Democrat in the House is pressing for an "outside, fully independent investigation" to expose Russia's meddling in the election and the involvement of Trump officials. Continue reading
Oct 30 WATCH: White House addresses first charges in Mueller investigation The White House is distancing itself from the indictment of former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and his deputy Rick Gates, as well as a plea agreement involving a former Trump campaign official. Continue reading
Oct 30 Manafort and former business associate indicted in first charges from Mueller probe By Eric Tucker and Chad Day, Associated Press President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, and a former business associate, Rick Gates, were indicted Monday on charges of conspiracy against the U.S., money laundering and several other financial charges. Continue reading
Oct 29 Trump comes ahead with fresh criticism of Russia inquiry By Associated Press President Donald Trump is unleashing new criticism of the investigations into possible ties between his campaign associates and Russia. Continue reading