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
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 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 Trump dismisses former aide George Papadopoulos as ‘liar’ By Stephen Braun and Steve Peoples, Associated Press On Twitter, President Donald Trump weighed in on George Papadopoulos, who has provided key evidence in the first criminal case connecting Trump's team to alleged intermediaries for Russia's government. Continue reading
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 Democratic lobbyist Tony Podesta resigns from firm after Manafort indictment By Associated Press Prominent Washington lobbyist Tony Podesta has resigned from his firm amid fallout from former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort's indictment. Continue reading
Oct 30 Watch 9:15 Where is Mueller’s probe headed? Indictments and surprise plea agreement offer clues By PBS News Hour The Russia investigation entered a new phase Monday with indictments for former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and his deputy Rick Gates, and news of a guilty plea from a former Trump advisor for lying to the FBI about his… 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 WATCH: Manafort lawyer says ‘no evidence’ of collusion with Russia By Associated Press Kevin Downing made the statement outside a federal courthouse in Washington where his client Paul Manafort had just pleaded not guilty to felony charges including conspiracy against the United States and several financial charges. 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