May 21 Prosecutors still investigating Cohen campaign finance violations By Associated Press A federal judge in New York agreed Tuesday to keep search warrant materials related to the investigation under seal until at least mid-July after prosecutors submitted a letter explaining that the probe is still ongoing. Continue reading
May 20 Watch 9:52 As Barr looks into Trump Tower intelligence briefing, Clapper denies leaking its contents Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper saw some of the early evidence of Russian meddling in U.S. elections. Now a frequent critic and target of President Trump, Clapper has recently published a book, “Facts and Fears: Hard Truths from… Continue watching
May 14 AP sources: Trump Jr. and Senate committee agree to an interview By Mary Clare Jalonick, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press The deal comes after the panel subpoenaed the president's eldest son to discuss answers Donald Trump Jr. gave the panel's staff in a 2017 interview. Continue reading
May 13 Trump says he won’t use info stolen by adversaries in 2020 By Associated Press President Donald Trump told reporters Monday as he met with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán that he "would certainly agree to that."… Continue reading
May 10 Watch 12:33 Shields and Brooks on Trump’s subpoena standoff, China trade war Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s political news, including 2020 Democrats on the campaign trail in Iowa, the standoff between Congress and the White House over the Mueller… Continue watching
May 10 Giuliani urges Ukraine to investigate Democrats By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Rudy Giuliani used Twitter on Friday to explain his rationale for traveling to Kiev to push for two investigations. Continue reading
May 10 Maria Butina saw U.S. political analysis as ‘valuable’ to Russia By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Maria Butina, who admitted covertly gathering intelligence on the NRA and other groups, spoke to NPR in an interview. Continue reading
May 09 WATCH: Trump says he’s ‘very surprised’ Don Jr. has been subpoenaed By Associated Press Trump called his son a "very good person," adding that the "last thing he needs is Washington DC."… Continue reading
May 08 Trump invokes executive privilege to block full report release By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The White House is invoking executive privilege, reserving the right to block the full release of special counsel Robert Mueller's report on the Russia probe, escalating President Donald Trump's battle with Congress. Continue reading
May 08 Nadler: ‘Constitutional crisis’ over Mueller report dispute By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The House Judiciary chairman said the Trump administration’s refusal to provide special counsel Robert Mueller’s full Russia report to Congress presents a “constitutional crisis,” leaving the panel no choice but to move forward with a contempt vote against Attorney General… Continue reading