Deputy FBI Director Testifies Comey Told him about Trump’s Loyalty Pledge
FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe testified before a congressional committee that his then-boss James Comey told him about President Trump’s loyalty pledge.
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Republicans Scrambled to Discredit Intensifying Trump-Russia Probe
Many Republicans are scrambling to discredit Special Counsel Robert Mueller as the investigation into the cozy relationship between Donald Trump’s campaign and Russia intensifies.
Congressional Black Caucus Grills FBI Director over ‘Black Identity Extremists’ Report
Black members of Congress confronted FBI Director Christopher Wray over a report that says the bureau is targeting so-called “Black Identity Extremists”over fears of violence against law enforcement.
Trump’s Nominee for Homeland Security Has Conflict of Interest
President Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security, Kirstjen Nielsen, has found herself in a tough position following the discovery that she was guided through the confirmation process by a private consultant with a conflict of interest.
NYT: Republicans’ Handling of Sessions Testimony Was Irresponsible
The House Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday, at which Attorney General Jeff Sessions faced more than five hours of questions, was supposed to be about oversight of the Justice Department.
Senate Panel Approves Trump’s Nominee to Lead Homeland Security
President Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security, Kirstjen Nielsen, was approved Tuesday by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, setting the state for a full Senate vote.
3 Takeaways from Sessions’ Testimony about Trump-Russia Contacts
Attorney General Jeff Sessions, testifying before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, said his hazy memory is to blame for any inconsistent responses he has given to Congress about contacts between Donald Trump’s campaign and Russians.
Nominee to Lead Homeland Security Faces Senate Panel Vote Today
President Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security, Kirstjen Nielsen, could be closer to confirmation.