Trump’s Nominee for FBI Director to Face Tough Questions about His Past
It’s safe to say President Trump’s nominee for FBI director, Christoper Wray, will face tough rounds of questions during his confirmation hearing before the Senate.
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Russian Cyberattacks on Election Systems Adds Pressure to Homeland Security
Mounting evidence that Russia used cyberattacks to impact the presidential election has turned up the heat on Homeland Security to protect America’s democratic system from hackers.
Deputy AG: No Plans to Fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller
The deputy U.S. attorney general assured Congress on Tuesday that special counsel Robert Mueller would have “the full degree of independence” to investigate allegations of Russia interfering in the presidential election.
America Will Be Glued to the TV When James Comey Testifies Before Congress
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com If Americans were given a choice who they’d like to have a one-on-one dinner with, fired FBI Director James Comey would be pretty high on that list for many. Well, the next best thing to that would be to hear Comey publicly testify before Congress. That’s now expected to happen. Comey…
Sen. McConnell Would Support Garland As New FBI Director
After Senate Leader Mitchell McConnell played a key role in denying President Obama’s choice for Supreme Court, the Kentucky Republican would support Judge Merrick Garland as the next director of the FBI, McConnell’s former advisor said.
Schumer: Appoint Special Counsel Or No New FBI Director
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is threatening to prevent the appointment of a new FBI director until the Justice Department appoints a special counsel to investigate whether President Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia to interfere in the presidential election.
Senate Committee Approves Rosenstein As Deputy Attorney General
The nomination of Rod Rosenstein as deputy attorney general was approved Monday by the Senate Judiciary Committee, setting the stage for a full Senate vote.
AG Sessions’ Alleged Meeting with Russian Envoy Prompts Calls for Special Prosecutor
Pressure is mounting on Republicans to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate Russia’s role in the election after a bombshell revelation that Attorney General Jeff Sessions spoke twice with Russia’s ambassador to the U.S. during the election and lied about it during his confirmation hearing.