Aug 22 Founder of firm tied to Trump dossier meets with Senate committee in Russia probe By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Glenn Simpson's lawyer emerged from the daylong private appearance with the Senate Judiciary Committee and said his client had "told Congress the truth and cleared the record on many matters of interest."… Continue reading
Aug 03 Senators move to protect special counsel in Russia probe By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Two members of the Senate Judiciary Committee are moving to protect Special Counsel Robert Mueller's job, putting forth new legislation that aims to ensure the integrity of current and future independent investigations. Continue reading
Jul 27 Senators craft bill to prevent Robert Mueller from being fired By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press A Congressional spokesman says the senator's still working on the bill, and it's unclear when it will be introduced. Continue reading
Jul 25 Senate committee drops subpoena of Manafort in Russia probe By Chad Day, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Manafort won't testify during a public hearing Wednesday after he and the committee reached an agreement to continue negotiating the terms of his cooperation. The person demanded anonymity to discuss the private negotiations. Continue reading
Jul 18 Manafort cleared to testify in Russia probe By Associated Press California Sen. Dianne Feinstein said Tuesday that special counsel Bob Muller approved testimony of Manafort and Donald Trump Jr. Continue reading
Jul 12 Watch 3:30 Senate presses Trump's FBI director pick Wray for independence By PBS News Hour FBI director nominee Christopher Wray faced the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday in his confirmation hearing. The former federal prosecutor and defense attorney faced a long list of questions about his independence and allegiance to the law, as well as his… Continue watching
Jul 12 Senate Judiciary Committee to question Trump campaign chairman in ongoing Russia probe By Eric Tucker, Chad Day, Associated Press The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to question former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and will subpoena him if necessary, according to the panel's Republican chairman, Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa. Continue reading
Jul 12 Read FBI director nominee Chris Wray's opening statement By Joshua Barajas President Donald Trump's pick for the FBI said in prepared remarks at as his confirmation hearing that his loyalty is to the U.S. Constitution and the law. Continue reading
May 08 Watch 6:15 Former DOJ official explains why the Michael Flynn controversy is 'incredibly unusual' By PBS News Hour Former Assistant Attorney General for National Security John Carlin joins Judy Woodruff to discuss congressional testimonies by former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper and former Acting Attorney General Sally Yates and the ongoing investigation into Russia's interference in November's… Continue watching
May 03 Watch 9:18 News Wrap: Comey defends his impartiality on Clinton, Trump probes By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, FBI Director James Comey spent hours before the Senate Judiciary Committee, rejecting criticism that he's mishandled investigations of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Also, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a compromise bill to fund… Continue watching