WASHINGTON — Early last August, an envelope with extraordinary handling restrictions arrived at the White House. Sent by courier from the CIA, it carried “eyes only” instructions that its contents be shown to just four people: President Barack Obama and three senior aides. Inside was an intelligence bombshell, a report drawn from sourcing deep inside […]
FBI
Posted inNation / World
Donald Trump appears to confirm he’s under investigation
I am being investigated for firing the FBI Director by the man who told me to fire the FBI Director! Witch Hunt — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 16, 2017 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump appeared to confirm Friday that he is under investigation for obstruction of justice, claiming that he is being investigated […]
advertisement
Posted inNation / World
Special counsel is investigating Trump for possible obstruction of justice
The special counsel overseeing the investigation into Russia’s role in the 2016 election is interviewing senior intelligence officials as part of a widening probe that now includes an examination of whether President Donald Trump attempted to obstruct justice, officials said. The move by Special Counsel Robert Mueller to investigate Trump’s own conduct marks a major […]
Posted inNation / World
Donald Trump declares ‘total vindication’ in tweets on Comey
Great reporting by @foxandfriends and so many others. Thank you! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 9, 2017 Despite so many false statements and lies, total and complete vindication…and WOW, Comey is a leaker! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 9, 2017 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday broke his silence on Twitter […]
Posted inNation / World
White House looks for ways to undermine Comey’s credibility
WASHINGTON (AP) — With fired FBI Director James Comey’s highly anticipated congressional testimony just a day away, the White House and its allies are scrambling for ways to offset potential damage. Asked Tuesday about the testimony, President Donald Trump was tight-lipped: “I wish him luck,” he told reporters. Comey’s testimony Thursday before the Senate intelligence […]
Posted inNation / World
Trump nominates ex-Justice Dept. official Wray to lead FBI
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he’ll nominate a former Justice Department official as FBI director. Trump’s tweets that his choice — lawyer Christopher Wray — is “a man of impeccable credentials.” There’s no more information in the two-sentence tweet that ends, “Details to follow.” Wray emerged from a list of former prosecutors, politicians […]
Posted inNation / World
Donald Trump assails ‘witch hunt’ after Mueller named special counsel
With all of the illegal acts that took place in the Clinton campaign & Obama Administration, there was never a special councel appointed! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 18, 2017 This is the single greatest witch hunt of a politician in American history! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 18, 2017 WASHINGTON (AP) — […]
Posted inMaine
Maine lawmakers hail selection of Mueller as special counsel
Maine’s congressional delegation offered solid support for the decision by the U.S. Justice Department to appoint former FBI Director Robert Mueller as special counsel to lead the highly charged investigation into ties between President Donald Trump’s campaign and Russian officials. Calling the pick “an excellent choice,” U.S. Sen. Susan Collins said Mueller “has sterling credentials […]
Posted inNation / World
White House scrambles to deal with another crisis
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump personally appealed to FBI Director James Comey to abandon the bureau’s investigation into National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, according to notes Comey wrote after the meeting. The White House issued a furious denial after the notes were disclosed late Tuesday, near the end of a tumultuous day spent beating back […]
Posted inNation / World
Four names on White House short list for FBI director
According to a White House source, President Donald Trump is considering Alice Fisher, left, U.S. Rep. Trey Gowdy, Ray Kelly and Mike Rogers as nominees for director of the FBI. At least four people with law enforcement experience are under consideration by President Donald Trump to replace James Comey at the helm of the FBI, […]