Jun 21 House panel to subpoena Felix Sater after no-show By Mary Clare Jalonick, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press The House intelligence committee says it will subpoena the Russia-born business executive after he did not appear for a scheduled interview Friday to discuss his behind-the-scenes role in Donald Trump's effort to build a skyscraper in Moscow during the presidential… Continue reading
Jun 20 Hope Hicks interview transcript released by House By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Hicks refused to answer any questions related to her time working for President Donald Trump after he was elected, following orders from White House lawyers. She was blocked from answering questions 155 times, the committee said in a statement accompanying… Continue reading
Jun 17 How the U.S. is trying to improve election security ahead of 2020 By Gabriela Martinez Here are some of the steps the federal government has taken to help secure elections in the U.S., as well as some of the possible disinformation threats that could reappear in 2020. Continue reading
Jun 17 Watch 28:35 All of the Mueller report’s major findings in less than 30 minutes By Lisa Desjardins, William Brangham When Robert Mueller broke his silence in May, his main point was that his long-awaited report spoke for itself. But the report is 448 pages long. So Lisa Desjardins and William Brangham decided to dig into what the findings say… Continue watching
Jun 13 Watch 11:58 Why Trump’s view of accepting foreign opposition research is ‘textbook illegal’ President Trump has caused a new outcry by declaring that he would accept information about a political opponent provided by a foreign government. The admission comes after Robert Mueller warned of significant Russian interference in the 2016 presidential campaign. Yamiche… Continue watching
Jun 13 House panel subpoenas ex-Trump aides Flynn, Gates By Associated Press The House Intelligence Committee has subpoenaed former White House national security adviser Michael Flynn and former Trump campaign aide Rick Gates as part of its investigation into Russian efforts to interfere with the 2016 election. Continue reading
Jun 13 Trump says he’d ‘want to hear’ foreign dirt on 2020 rivals By Zeke Miller, Jill Colvin, Associated Press "I think I'd want to hear it," the president said in an interview Wednesday with ABC News, adding, "There's nothing wrong with listening."… Continue reading
Jun 12 Former Trump aide Hope Hicks agrees to closed House Judiciary interview By Mary Clare Jalonick, Eric Tucker, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The panel subpoenaed Hicks last month as part of its investigation into special counsel Robert Mueller's report and obstruction of justice. Continue reading
Jun 12 Harris says as president she would pursue Trump obstruction case By Associated Press The presidential candidate said if Trump isn't impeached and she wins the White House, the Justice Department should purse an obstruction case based on the findings from special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation. Continue reading
Jun 12 Trump Jr. says he offered ‘final clarity’ in Senate Intelligence testimony By Mary Clare Jalonick, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Donald Trump Jr. said he was happy to clarify answers from an interview with the panel's staff in 2017, but told reporters, "I don't think I changed any of what I said because there was nothing to change."… Continue reading