Comey in the hot seat
A Columbia University law professor and close friend of former FBI Director James Comey confirmed he leaked contents of one of Comey's memos to The New York Times. Comey testified before the Senate intelligence committee on Thursday that he hoped the story about his interactions with President Donald Trump would prompt the appointment of a special counsel.
A Columbia University law professor and close friend of former FBI Director James Comey confirmed he leaked contents of one of Comey's memos to The New York Times. Comey testified before the Senate intelligence committee on Thursday that he hoped the story about his interactions with President Donald Trump would prompt the appointment of a special counsel.
Comey timeline and analysis
The testimony from James Comey is the latest in a string of events that has kept the former FBI director in the spotlight for nearly a year. David Birdsell of Baruch College shared his analysis of the chain of events and the latest testimony.
The testimony from James Comey is the latest in a string of events that has kept the former FBI director in the spotlight for nearly a year. David Birdsell of Baruch College shared his analysis of the chain of events and the latest testimony.
Who is Christopher Wray?
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he is nominating a private attorney and former Justice Department official to be the next director of the FBI. This is a unique time to take the role of FBI director. Christopher Wray, 50, would step into a job where the president controversially fired his predecessor and a special counsel is currently conducting a separate investigation of his own.
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he is nominating a private attorney and former Justice Department official to be the next director of the FBI. This is a unique time to take the role of FBI director. Christopher Wray, 50, would step into a job where the president controversially fired his predecessor and a special counsel is currently conducting a separate investigation of his own.
What more will Comey say?
Fired FBI Director James Comey will testify under oath Thursday that President Donald Trump repeatedly pressed him for his "loyalty" and directly pushed him to "lift the cloud" of investigation shadowing his White House by declaring publicly the president was not the target of the probe into his campaign's Russia ties.
Fired FBI Director James Comey will testify under oath Thursday that President Donald Trump repeatedly pressed him for his "loyalty" and directly pushed him to "lift the cloud" of investigation shadowing his White House by declaring publicly the president was not the target of the probe into his campaign's Russia ties.
Comey's statement
Former FBI Director James Comey will say in his opening statement at a congressional hearing that President Donald Trump told him, "I need loyalty. I expect loyalty" during an "awkward" conversation at a January dinner at the White House, according to documents released a day ahead of his highly anticipated testimony.
Former FBI Director James Comey will say in his opening statement at a congressional hearing that President Donald Trump told him, "I need loyalty. I expect loyalty" during an "awkward" conversation at a January dinner at the White House, according to documents released a day ahead of his highly anticipated testimony.
Trump, Comey and Sessions
The White House is unable to dim the growing glare of the Russia investigation. It is clouding Donald Trump's administration as key hearings begin this week. Phrases like "obstruction of justice" are being tossed around. Trump said he wished the FBI director he fired "luck" on his testimony before the Senate intelligence committee planned for Thursday. The much-anticipated appearance centers on the Russian interference in the U.S. election. Lawmakers will most certainly ask James Comey if the president asked him to end it or if the president pressured him to stop looking into Russia's ties to fired national security advisor Michael Flynn.
The White House is unable to dim the growing glare of the Russia investigation. It is clouding Donald Trump's administration as key hearings begin this week. Phrases like "obstruction of justice" are being tossed around. Trump said he wished the FBI director he fired "luck" on his testimony before the Senate intelligence committee planned for Thursday. The much-anticipated appearance centers on the Russian interference in the U.S. election. Lawmakers will most certainly ask James Comey if the president asked him to end it or if the president pressured him to stop looking into Russia's ties to fired national security advisor Michael Flynn.
Guadagno vs. Murphy
Voters on Tuesday chose a wealthy former Goldman Sachs executive and Republican Gov. Chris Christie's top deputy to run to replace the unpopular governor. Democrat Phil Murphy and Republican Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno won in the first statewide primary election since President Donald Trump took office. They will face off Nov. 7 in one of only two governor's races this year.
Voters on Tuesday chose a wealthy former Goldman Sachs executive and Republican Gov. Chris Christie's top deputy to run to replace the unpopular governor. Democrat Phil Murphy and Republican Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno won in the first statewide primary election since President Donald Trump took office. They will face off Nov. 7 in one of only two governor's races this year.
House panel issues subpoenas
The House Intelligence Committee said Wednesday it is issuing subpoenas for former national security adviser Michael Flynn and President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, as well as their businesses, as part of its investigation into Russian activities during last year's election. The special counsel overseeing the government's investigation into possible Trump campaign ties to Russia has approved former FBI Director James Comey to testify before the Senate intelligence committee.
The House Intelligence Committee said Wednesday it is issuing subpoenas for former national security adviser Michael Flynn and President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, as well as their businesses, as part of its investigation into Russian activities during last year's election. The special counsel overseeing the government's investigation into possible Trump campaign ties to Russia has approved former FBI Director James Comey to testify before the Senate intelligence committee.
Gov. Cuomo on Transit Woes
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo weighs in on the 'summer of hell' expected for commuters into and out of NY Penn Station.
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo weighs in on the 'summer of hell' expected for commuters into and out of NY Penn Station.
Trump claims 'witch hunt'
President Donald Trump is assailing the naming of a special counsel as "the single greatest witch hunt of a politician in American history!" Trump is responding to the appointment of former FBI Director Robert Mueller as special counsel to lead a probe of allegations that Trump's campaign collaborated with Russia to sway the election.
President Donald Trump is assailing the naming of a special counsel as "the single greatest witch hunt of a politician in American history!" Trump is responding to the appointment of former FBI Director Robert Mueller as special counsel to lead a probe of allegations that Trump's campaign collaborated with Russia to sway the election.
Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY)
The legislator discusses the appointment of former FBI Director Robert Mueller to head the probe into Russia involvement in the 2016 presidential election.
The legislator discusses the appointment of former FBI Director Robert Mueller to head the probe into Russia involvement in the 2016 presidential election.
What is a Special Counsel?
Professor Nicole Gordon explains the role former FBI Director Robert Mueller will play in the probe of Russian involvement in the 2016 presidential election.
Professor Nicole Gordon explains the role former FBI Director Robert Mueller will play in the probe of Russian involvement in the 2016 presidential election.
Comey memo?
FBI Director James Comey write a memo detailing an Oval Office meeting in which he claims President Trump asked him to drop the investigation into Michael Flynn, according to several reports. The White House flatly denied that Trump asked Comey or anyone in the FBI to end the probe. Trump later fired Comey.
FBI Director James Comey write a memo detailing an Oval Office meeting in which he claims President Trump asked him to drop the investigation into Michael Flynn, according to several reports. The White House flatly denied that Trump asked Comey or anyone in the FBI to end the probe. Trump later fired Comey.
Trump warns Comey
President Donald Trump warned that former FBI Director James Comey "better hope" that no "tapes" of their conversations exist, creating a stir among the press and lawmakers speculating if the president could be secretly recording his conversations in the White House.
President Donald Trump warned that former FBI Director James Comey "better hope" that no "tapes" of their conversations exist, creating a stir among the press and lawmakers speculating if the president could be secretly recording his conversations in the White House.
Where is Spicer?
During one of the most volatile cycles of the Trump administration, Press Secretary Sean Spicer has been out of the picture. The White House said that Spicer is fulfilling his Navy Reserve duties this week at the Pentagon and that his job is not in jeopardy. Still, his absence at the height of this drama did not go unnoticed.
During one of the most volatile cycles of the Trump administration, Press Secretary Sean Spicer has been out of the picture. The White House said that Spicer is fulfilling his Navy Reserve duties this week at the Pentagon and that his job is not in jeopardy. Still, his absence at the height of this drama did not go unnoticed.
Trump defends firing Comey
Speaking publicly for the first time since the firing of FBI Director James Comey, President Donald Trump said Wednesday from the White House that Comey was "not doing a good job." Trump abruptly fired Comey Tuesday, dramatically ousting the nation's top law enforcement official in the midst of an FBI investigation into whether Trump's campaign had ties to Russia's meddling in the election that sent him to the White House.
Speaking publicly for the first time since the firing of FBI Director James Comey, President Donald Trump said Wednesday from the White House that Comey was "not doing a good job." Trump abruptly fired Comey Tuesday, dramatically ousting the nation's top law enforcement official in the midst of an FBI investigation into whether Trump's campaign had ties to Russia's meddling in the election that sent him to the White House.
Trump fires Comey
President Donald Trump abruptly fired FBI Director James Comey Tuesday, dramatically ousting the nation's top law enforcement official in the midst of an FBI investigation into whether Trump's campaign had ties to Russia's meddling in the election that sent him to the White House.
President Donald Trump abruptly fired FBI Director James Comey Tuesday, dramatically ousting the nation's top law enforcement official in the midst of an FBI investigation into whether Trump's campaign had ties to Russia's meddling in the election that sent him to the White House.
Yates on Capitol Hill
Sally Yates was acting U.S. attorney general for 10 days. Michael Flynn was national security adviser for 24 days. Both are causing enormous headaches for the Trump administration for completely opposite reasons. Reporting and testimony on Monday seem to show the Trump transition and administration quite literally ignored the warning signs about Flynn. The White House is now playing defense.
Sally Yates was acting U.S. attorney general for 10 days. Michael Flynn was national security adviser for 24 days. Both are causing enormous headaches for the Trump administration for completely opposite reasons. Reporting and testimony on Monday seem to show the Trump transition and administration quite literally ignored the warning signs about Flynn. The White House is now playing defense.
Lucrative post-presidency
Returning to the public stage this week in Chicago, former President Barack Obama urged young people to get involved in politics. That appearance was unpaid. A scheduled speech for Wall Street firm Cantor Fitzgerald this September is not. The 44th president will reportedly receive $400,000 for the appearance at a health care conference. But he is hardly the first former president to take on lucrative speaking engagements.
Returning to the public stage this week in Chicago, former President Barack Obama urged young people to get involved in politics. That appearance was unpaid. A scheduled speech for Wall Street firm Cantor Fitzgerald this September is not. The 44th president will reportedly receive $400,000 for the appearance at a health care conference. But he is hardly the first former president to take on lucrative speaking engagements.
The new Cold War?
North Korea still appears to be taunting the United States with a nuclear threat. North Korean soldiers watched a disturbing fake propaganda video showing missiles blowing up San Francisco. The film ends with pictures of a giant ball of fire and an American flag burning. On tour in Asia Wednesday, Vice President Mike Pence warned that the U.S. will not rest until North Korea gives up its nuclear weapons program.
North Korea still appears to be taunting the United States with a nuclear threat. North Korean soldiers watched a disturbing fake propaganda video showing missiles blowing up San Francisco. The film ends with pictures of a giant ball of fire and an American flag burning. On tour in Asia Wednesday, Vice President Mike Pence warned that the U.S. will not rest until North Korea gives up its nuclear weapons program.