Nov 20 Trump answered Mueller probe questions in writing, lawyers say By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The step is a milestone in a months-long negotiation between Trump's attorneys and special counsel Robert Mueller's team over whether and when the president would sit for an interview. Continue reading
Nov 16 Woman accused of being Russian agent might be seeking plea deal By Chad Day, Associated Press Maria Butina was indicted on charges of conspiracy and acting as an unregistered foreign agent. Continue reading
Nov 14 Watch 6:22 Why Trump’s criminal justice reform plan could represent a ‘breakthrough’ President Trump has announced a criminal justice reform plan that would enact major changes to the nation’s sentencing laws -- and reduce prison terms for some inmates. NPR's Carrie Johnson joins Judy Woodruff to discuss why the new bipartisan agreement… Continue watching
Nov 14 Flake vows to oppose judges unless Senate votes on bill to protect Mueller By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Republican Sen. Jeff Flake said Wednesday that he won't vote to confirm judicial nominees unless GOP leaders hold a vote on legislation to protect special counsel Robert Mueller from being fired. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell objected to the legislation. Continue reading
Nov 08 Watch 7:48 What the acting attorney general thinks of the Mueller probe What does the departure of Attorney General Jeff Sessions mean for the Mueller investigation? Matt Whitaker, the acting attorney general, was formerly Sessions’ chief of staff, but before joining the Justice Department, he was openly critical of the Mueller probe… Continue watching
Sep 15 Manafort plea deal raises key question: What does he know? By Eric Tucker, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The question remains what information Manafort, 69, is able to provide about the president, as well as whether the Trump election effort coordinated with Russia. Continue reading
Sep 14 Read the new charges against former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort By Laura Santhanam Federal prosecutors filed new charges against former Trump presidential campaign manager Paul Manafort for conspiracy against the United States and conspiracy to obstruct justice, according to new court documents released Friday. Continue reading
Sep 14 Prosecutors file new charges against Paul Manafort, signaling a plea deal By Associated Press The charges include conspiracy against the United States and conspiracy to obstruct justice. Continue reading
Sep 14 Paul Manafort nears plea deal to avoid trial over pro-Russian work, AP reports By Associated Press It was unclear whether such an agreement would include his cooperation in special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russia's election meddling during Trump's 2016 campaign. Continue reading
Sep 01 As elections approach, what is the risk of Russian meddling? By Frank Bajak, Adam Geller, Associated Press Experts said it is too late to safeguard U.S. voting systems and campaigns this election cycle. Continue reading