Donald Trump Jr. releases emails
Donald Trump Jr. eagerly accepted help from what was described to him as a Russian government effort to aid his father's campaign with damaging information about Hillary Clinton, according to emails he released publicly on Tuesday. The email exchange posted to Twitter by Donald Trump's eldest son represents the clearest sign to date that members of the president's inner circle were willing to meet during the campaign with Russians who wanted Trump to prevail. U.S. intelligence agencies have said the Russian government meddled in the election through hacking to aid Trump.
Donald Trump Jr. eagerly accepted help from what was described to him as a Russian government effort to aid his father's campaign with damaging information about Hillary Clinton, according to emails he released publicly on Tuesday. The email exchange posted to Twitter by Donald Trump's eldest son represents the clearest sign to date that members of the president's inner circle were willing to meet during the campaign with Russians who wanted Trump to prevail. U.S. intelligence agencies have said the Russian government meddled in the election through hacking to aid Trump.
Donald Trump Jr. met with Russian lawyer
The president would like to be talking about his domestic agenda, including health care reform. But once again the Russia probe is stealing the spotlight. The New York Times first reported that Donald Trump Jr. met with a Russian lawyer during the campaign who claimed to have "dirt" on Hillary Clinton. Critics are calling it collusion. Trump Jr. fired back on Twitter.
The president would like to be talking about his domestic agenda, including health care reform. But once again the Russia probe is stealing the spotlight. The New York Times first reported that Donald Trump Jr. met with a Russian lawyer during the campaign who claimed to have "dirt" on Hillary Clinton. Critics are calling it collusion. Trump Jr. fired back on Twitter.
President Trump in Europe
President Donald Trump opens his two-nation European visit expecting a warm welcome in Poland before he encounters what could be a frostier reception and thornier issues at an international summit in Germany. Trump's sit-down with Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's first launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile threaten to put Trump's skills as a negotiator to the test.
President Donald Trump opens his two-nation European visit expecting a warm welcome in Poland before he encounters what could be a frostier reception and thornier issues at an international summit in Germany. Trump's sit-down with Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's first launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile threaten to put Trump's skills as a negotiator to the test.
Tensions between North Korea and the U.S.
resident Donald Trump chastised China on Wednesday for doing too little to starve North Korea of funds and exert pressure over its nuclear pursuits, as his administration searched for new ways to confront Pyongyang after its unprecedented test of a missile capable of hitting the U.S.
resident Donald Trump chastised China on Wednesday for doing too little to starve North Korea of funds and exert pressure over its nuclear pursuits, as his administration searched for new ways to confront Pyongyang after its unprecedented test of a missile capable of hitting the U.S.
Trump hasn't ruled out firing Mueller
President Donald Trump is once again voicing frustration with the Russia investigation. He told Fox News he hasn't ruled out firing Justice Department special counsel Robert Mueller. Trump said that some of the investigators Mueller hired have ties to Democrats and that Mueller and former FBI Director James Comey are "very, very good friends."
President Donald Trump is once again voicing frustration with the Russia investigation. He told Fox News he hasn't ruled out firing Justice Department special counsel Robert Mueller. Trump said that some of the investigators Mueller hired have ties to Democrats and that Mueller and former FBI Director James Comey are "very, very good friends."
Joe Lhota returns to helm the MTA
Gov. Andrew Cuomo nominated Joe Lhota to lead the MTA once again. Lhota served as the MTA's chairman and CEO from October 2011 to December 2012. He resigned to run for New York City mayor but lost to Bill de Blasio. This time around, Lhota will serve as chairman and delegate the day-to-day CEO duties to a permanent executive director. Lhota was a top aide to Mayor Rudy Giuliani.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo nominated Joe Lhota to lead the MTA once again. Lhota served as the MTA's chairman and CEO from October 2011 to December 2012. He resigned to run for New York City mayor but lost to Bill de Blasio. This time around, Lhota will serve as chairman and delegate the day-to-day CEO duties to a permanent executive director. Lhota was a top aide to Mayor Rudy Giuliani.
Trump says he did not tape Comey
President Donald Trump said Twitter that he "did not make" and doesn't have any recordings of his conversations with ousted former FBI Director James Comey. Trump hinted that he might have recordings of his private conversations with Comey at the White House and over the phone. The tale of mystery began just days after Trump fired Comey, who was then leading an investigation into contacts before and after the election between the president's campaign and Russian officials.
President Donald Trump said Twitter that he "did not make" and doesn't have any recordings of his conversations with ousted former FBI Director James Comey. Trump hinted that he might have recordings of his private conversations with Comey at the White House and over the phone. The tale of mystery began just days after Trump fired Comey, who was then leading an investigation into contacts before and after the election between the president's campaign and Russian officials.
Did Trump confirm probe?
The Russia probe clearly is still on President Donald Trump's mind. On Twitter Friday, the president appeared to confirm he is under investigation for his firing of former FBI Director James Comey. "I am being investigated for firing the FBI Director by the man who told me to fire the FBI Director! Witch hunt," the president tweeted.
The Russia probe clearly is still on President Donald Trump's mind. On Twitter Friday, the president appeared to confirm he is under investigation for his firing of former FBI Director James Comey. "I am being investigated for firing the FBI Director by the man who told me to fire the FBI Director! Witch hunt," the president tweeted.
Trump's complaints on Twitter
President Donald Trump complained on social media about the wide-ranging investigation of Russian interference in the U.S. election as Robert Mueller appeared to widen his probe to include whether Trump tried to obstruct justice.
President Donald Trump complained on social media about the wide-ranging investigation of Russian interference in the U.S. election as Robert Mueller appeared to widen his probe to include whether Trump tried to obstruct justice.
Mueller investigating Trump?
The investigation headed by U.S. Justice Department special counsel Robert Mueller into Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential election now includes a probe of whether President Donald Trump attempted to obstruct justice, according to a report by The Washington Post.
The investigation headed by U.S. Justice Department special counsel Robert Mueller into Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential election now includes a probe of whether President Donald Trump attempted to obstruct justice, according to a report by The Washington Post.
Trump pushes back
The White House struck back hard at fired FBI Director James Comey. President Trump said that some of what Comey told the Senate intelligence committee proves he was right and some of it was just not true. The president insisted he never told Comey to pledge loyalty to him. Trump also said he never pressured Comey to drop the FBI investigation into former national security advisor Michael Flynn.
The White House struck back hard at fired FBI Director James Comey. President Trump said that some of what Comey told the Senate intelligence committee proves he was right and some of it was just not true. The president insisted he never told Comey to pledge loyalty to him. Trump also said he never pressured Comey to drop the FBI investigation into former national security advisor Michael Flynn.
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.