May 19 Why the U.S. wants to manage a complex Syria battlefield with Russia By Robert Burns, Associated Press In Syria's main oil-producing region, U.S.-backed forces fighting Islamic extremists are in conflict with Russian-backed Syrian forces. Continue reading
May 19 Vice President Mike Pence avoids the political fray surrounding him By Ken Thomas and Catherine Lucey, Associated Press It hasn't been easy, and it's getting harder by the day. Continue reading
May 18 Watch 8:55 Trump rejects need for special counsel as Rosenstein briefs Senate By PBS News Hour President Trump expressed displeasure at the naming of a special counsel during a news conference at the White House, saying he believes “it divides the country.” William Brangham reports on the fallout of the Justice Department announcement, then John Yang… Continue watching
May 18 Michael Flynn has not responded to subpoena request, Senate chairman says By Chad Day, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The Senate Intelligence Committee is one of several on Capitol Hill investigating possible collusion between Russia and President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign. Continue reading
May 18 President Trump calls appointment of special counsel a 'witch hunt' By Eric Tucker, Julie Pace and Nancy Benac, Associated Press President Donald Trump tweeted today that it is "the single greatest witch hunt of a politician in American history!"… Continue reading
May 17 Mueller accepts role as special counsel for Russia investigation By Associated Press In a short statement, Mueller says, "I accept this responsibility and will discharge it to the best of my ability."… Continue reading
May 17 President Trump: 'No collusion' between campaign and any foreign entity By Associated Press Trump says he looks forward to "this matter concluding quickly."… Continue reading
May 17 Watch 7:43 Did President Trump's reported actions obstruct justice? By PBS News Hour James Comey's reported disclosure that President Trump allegedly asked him to drop an FBI investigation has raised the question of -- and plenty of disagreement over -- whether that request may constitute obstruction of justice. John Yang gets reaction to… Continue watching
May 17 Watch 8:18 Justice Department names Russia probe special counsel as Trump faces fallout over Comey By PBS News Hour As President Trump spoke about being scrutinized as a politician in an address at a graduation ceremony, there was no escape from growing political pressure on Capitol Hill. Late Wednesday, the Justice Department announced it was naming a former FBI… Continue watching
May 17 Former FBI head Robert Mueller will now oversee Russia investigation, DOJ says By Eric Tucker, Associated Press President Trump, reiterating there was no collusion, says he looks forward to the investigation concluding quickly. Continue reading