Former FBI director James Comey’s scathing testimony has boosted the case for obstruction of justice charges against President Donald Trump, legal experts say. But more evidence is needed to prove that the president attempted to stymie the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election, which has several Trump campaign aides in its crosshairs. With … Read more
Democrats are slamming a Republican bid to dismantle financial rules put in place after the 2008 crisis as the “wrong choice” for the country. House Republicans approved a sweeping measure on Thursday that would ease rules on banks, weaken consumer protection and scrap federal bailouts for major financial institutions. “Growth!” US President Donald Trump cheered … Read more
House and Senate investigators fired off a series of requests after former FBI Director James Comey’s testimony, seeking memos of his private discussions with President Donald Trump and any records the White House kept of their discussion — including audio recordings. The leaders of the House Russia investigation, Reps. Michael Conaway, a Texas Republican, and … Read more
US President Donald Trump says he is ‘100%’ willing to speak under oath US President Donald Trump says he is “100%” willing to speak under oath about his conversations with ex-FBI chief James Comey. Speaking at the White House, he denied having asked for Mr Comey’s loyalty or for an inquiry into his former national … Read more
US President Donald Trump has broken his Twitter silence after James Comey’s explosive testimony US President Donald Trump has broken his Twitter silence after James Comey’s explosive testimony to appear to accuse the former FBI chief of perjury. “Despite so many false statements and lies, total and complete vindication…and WOW, Comey is a leaker!” he … Read more
President Donald Trump on Friday accused James Comey of lying to Congress about the contents of their private meetings in the weeks before he sacked the FBI chief — and said he’d be willing to testify under oath about it. Trump was addressing reporters for the first time since Thursday’s explosive testimony in which Comey … Read more
In business as in the White House, Donald Trump leans on family. While daughter Ivanka deflects criticism by projecting tolerance on social issues, elder brother Donald Jr. has come out swinging for his father. When Trump jets off to his New Jersey golf club on Friday, he leaves behind a US capital buzzing after the … Read more
The White House hopes the confirmation by James Comey that Donald Trump was not under FBI investigation can draw a line under a scandal consuming his presidency. That may be wishful thinking. It’s not often the president being publicly described as an untrustworthy liar would be welcomed by the White House as a political victory. … Read more
In business as in the White House, Donald Trump leans on family. While daughter Ivanka deflects criticism by projecting tolerance on social issues, elder brother Donald Jr has come out swinging for his father. When Trump jets off to his New Jersey golf club on Friday, he leaves behind a US capital buzzing after the … Read more
US President Donald Trump went on the attack Friday after ousted FBI director James Comey’s dramatic Capitol Hill testimony, claiming “complete vindication” and slamming him for leaking documents about their private conversations. In his first response to Comey’s blunt remarks, Trump offered a window into how the White House may try to contain the controversy … Read more
President Donald Trump on Friday claimed “total and complete vindication” after ousted FBI director James Comey said he was not personally under investigation in a probe into Russian interference in last year’s US election. The early morning tweet was Trump’s first response to Comey’s testimony Thursday before a Senate committee in which he accused the … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer has rejected allegations made by James Comey, the former FBI director, before the US Senate. Marc Kasowitz said Mr Trump never sought to impede the investigation into possible Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. He suggested that leaks by Mr Comey should themselves be investigated. Mr Comey testified … Read more
The US Justice Department on Thursday said Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself from the probe into Russia’s attempt to influence the 2016 election only because of his involvement in Donald Trump’s campaign. Justice Department Spokesman Ian Prior said “it was for that reason, and that reason alone” that Sessions recused himself on March 2 … Read more
Ex-FBI chief James Comey told Congress that the Trump administration’s comments about him and the FBI were “lies plain and simple”. Mr Comey told a Senate committee they were wrong to denigrate the agency and its leadership. He was also “confused” by the “shifting explanations” for his sacking, which came as he led a probe … Read more
Former FBI director James Comey rocked Washington Thursday in testimony before Congress on alleged efforts by President Donald Trump to influence the investigation into Russia’s meddling in the 2016 election. The key issue before the Senate Intelligence Committee was whether Trump sought to obstruct the investigation in nine conversations with Comey this year, leading up … Read more
James Comey may stand at the center of a political maelstrom, but the ousted FBI chief turned nemesis of the president did not flinch as he laid down devastating accusations against Donald Trump. With the eyes of the world upon him, the former top investigator was a paragon of self-control from the moment he walked … Read more
Fired FBI director James Comey withheld judgment Thursday on whether President Donald Trump’s requests that he drop an investigation into his former national security advisor amounted to obstruction of justice. Democrats are intent on determining whether Trump’s actions amounted to obstruction, but what does the charge mean, and how might it potentially lead to impeachment? … Read more
More than an hour after James Comey started his testimony dozens of people were still waiting in line for a seat at Shaw’s Tavern, where Thursday’s drama on Capitol Hill unfolded on live television. “There’s been so much media hype, it’s good to actually hear this from the source,” said Sadie Cornelius, a 33-year-old marketing … Read more
President Donald Trump rallied die-hard supporters behind a message of defiance Thursday, after explosive sworn testimony about his behavior by his ex-FBI director. Without referring to James Comey’s sworn Senate testimony directly, Trump vowed to fight his enemies and knock back attempts to derail his presidency. They will “not divert us from this righteous cause, … Read more
Fired FBI director James Comey admitted Thursday he leaked his personal notes on his meetings with President Donald Trump in hopes it would prompt the naming of a special prosecutor to lead the Russia probe. Comey’s decision to go public came in the days after his May 9 sacking by Trump amid rising tensions over … Read more