May 30 The complete Watergate timeline (it took longer than you realize) By Daniel Bush Critics have been quick to compare the controversy surrounding the White House and Russia to the Watergate scandal that forced President Richard Nixon to resign. But the Watergate drama took longer to unfold -- more than two years -- than… Continue reading
May 30 House intelligence committee subpoenas Trump’s personal attorney in Russia probe By Eileen Sullivan, Jake Pearson, Associated Press Cohen, a longtime attorney for the Trump Organization, remains a personal lawyer for Trump. He served as a cable television surrogate during his campaign. Continue reading
May 30 WATCH: Spicer addresses new Russia allegations By Erica R. Hendry and Associated Press It's Spicer's first briefing since reports suggested that Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and top adviser, had communications with Russia. Continue reading
May 29 Watch 9:06 Damage control over Jared Kushner’s reported Russia communication hasn’t quelled criticism By PBS News Hour Several top Trump administration officials have come out defending senior adviser Jared Kushner after it was reported that he had discussed with the Russian ambassador the possibility of opening a secret communication backchannel between the Trump team and Russia. William… Continue watching
May 24 Watch 9:05 Feinstein: Comey memos will be turned over one way or another By PBS News Hour Will former FBI Director James Comey provide memos detailing his interactions with President Trump to the Senate committees investigating Russian interference in the 2016 presidential elections? Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., ranking member of the Judiciary Committee, joins Judy Woodruff to… Continue watching
May 24 Longtime Trump attorney will represent president in ongoing Russia probe By Julie Bykowicz, Associated Press Marc Kasowitz, who has a history of working on Trump's most nettlesome legal issues, will likely be part of a group of outside lawyers, according to two people familiar with the deliberations. Continue reading
May 24 House intel committee to issue subpoenas for Flynn materials in Russia probe By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press Adam Schiff of California told reporters at a breakfast Wednesday that Flynn has declined to provide materials to the committee. Continue reading
May 23 After Flynn turns down Senate intel request, panel seeks narrower batch of documents related to Russia By Associated Press Committee Chairman Richard Burr says senators will wait for Flynn's response to Tuesday's requests before they decide the next course of action. Continue reading
May 22 Watch 7:28 Trump’s overseas trip doesn’t stop storm brewing at home over Russia By PBS News Hour Susan Page of USA Today and Stuart Rothenberg of Inside Elections join Judy Woodruff to discuss President Trump’s first trip overseas and the trouble he’s facing back home, and the effect it has more broadly on Republicans and national politics. Continue watching
May 22 Top Democrat says Flynn misled federal investigators about source of payments By Associated Press The top two members of the Senate intelligence committee say they will “vigorously pursue” the testimony of President Donald Trump’s first national security adviser, even though Michael Flynn has invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. Sens. Richard Burr of… Continue reading