Business Insider: Dep. A.G. Rosenstein set off alarms with a veiled statement about leaks

Business Insider: Dep. A.G. Rosenstein set off alarms with a veiled statement about leaks

Bryan Logan 6.15.17 Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein issued a stunning statement Thursday night that appeared to be a rebuke of intelligence leaks roundly criticized by President Donald Trump and Republicans at large. The statement said Americans should think twice “before accepting as true any stories attributed to anonymous ‘officials.’”  CLICK IMAGE for link to story. […]

WP: Special counsel is investigating Jared Kushner’s business dealings

WP:  Special counsel is investigating Jared Kushner’s business dealings

By Sari Horwitz, Matt Zapotosky and Adam Entous June 15  Special counsel Robert S. Mueller III is investigating the finances and business dealings of Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law and adviser, as part of the investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election, according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter. CLICK IMAGE ABOVE for link to WP story. […]

WP: Pence hires outside counsel to deal with Russia probe inquiries

WP: Pence hires outside counsel to deal with Russia probe inquiries

By Ashley Parker June 15  Vice President Pence has hired outside legal counsel to help with both congressional committee inquiries and the special counsel investigation into possible collusion between President Trump’s campaign and Russia. CLICK IMAGE ABOVE for link to WP story. The vice president’s office said Thursday that Pence has retained Richard Cullen, a Richmond-based lawyer […]

WP: Senate overwhelmingly votes to curtail Trump’s power to ease Russia sanctions

WP: Senate overwhelmingly votes to curtail Trump’s power to ease Russia sanctions

By Karoun Demirjian and Anne Gearan June 14 The Senate voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to allow Congress to block any efforts by the president to scale back sanctions against Russia, and to strengthen those sanctions in retaliation for Moscow’s alleged interference in the 2016 election and its actions in Syria. CLICK IMAGE ABOVE for link to WP story. The vote […]

Daily Beast: Even Trump’s Aides Blame Him for Obstruction Probe: ‘President Did This to Himself’

Daily Beast: Even Trump’s Aides Blame Him for Obstruction Probe: ‘President Did This to Himself’

LACHLAN MARKAY  ASAWIN SUEBSAENG SPENCER ACKERMAN   06.14.17 It’s exactly the circumstance Donald Trump tried to avoid. But Trump’s own actions have made an FBI investigation into the president himself a reality. CLICK IMAGE ABOVE for direct link to Daily Beast story. Firing James Comey, the FBI director, was, by Trump’s explanation, a way to stop a “witch hunt” against his […]

WP: Special counsel is investigating Trump for possible obstruction of justice, officials say

WP: Special counsel is investigating Trump for possible obstruction of justice, officials say

By Devlin Barrett, Adam Entous, Ellen Nakashima and Sari Horwitz June 14 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 Trump attempted to obstruct justice, officials said. CLICK IMAGE ABOVE for link to WP story. The move […]

Moyers & Co. Steven J. Harper: The most detailed Trump-Russia TIMELINE

Moyers & Co. Steven J. Harper: The most detailed Trump-Russia TIMELINE

BY STEVEN HARPER | JUNE 13, 2017 This timeline has been updated. 1979: Roger Stone is introduced to Donald Trump by notorious attorney Roy Cohn. [Added March 27, 2017] CLICK IMAGE ABOVE for direct link to Timeline @ Moyers&Co. CLICK HERE for link to Steven J. Harper’s website 1980: Roger Stone founds a lobbying practice with Paul […]

WP: Sessions refuses to say whether he spoke to Trump about Comey’s handling of Russia probe. Wyden accuses him of “stonewalling.”

WP: Sessions refuses to say whether he spoke to Trump about Comey’s handling of Russia probe. Wyden accuses him of “stonewalling.”

By Sari Horwitz, Devlin Barrett and Matt Zapotosky June 13 Attorney General Jeff Sessions refused to answer repeated questions from a panel of senators Tuesday about his private conversations with President Trump, including whether he spoke to Trump about former FBI Director James B. Comey’s handling of the investigation into coordination between the Trump campaign and Russia during the 2016 […]

rawstory.com: ‘Mass hysteria.’ CNN’s April Ryan claims White House staffers are freaking out over possible Mueller firing

rawstory.com: ‘Mass hysteria.’ CNN’s April Ryan claims White House staffers are freaking out over possible Mueller firing

ELIZABETH PREZA 12 JUN 2017  CNN’s April Ryan on Monday described “mass hysteria” in the White House over concerns the president is considering terminating special counsel Robert Mueller, who was appointed by Deputy Attorney Rod Rosenstein to oversee the Russia investigation. CLICK IMAGE above for link to story & video Donald Trump’s longtime confidant Chris Ruddy—who […]

TheHill.com: Trump friend says president considering firing Mueller

TheHill.com: Trump friend says president considering firing Mueller

BY BRANDON CARTER – 06/12/17  A friend of President Trump said Monday that Trump is considering firing special counsel Robert Mueller, who is leading the FBI investigation into potential ties between the Trump campaign and Russia. CLICK IMAGE @ left for direct link to TheHill.com story. “I think he’s considering perhaps terminating the special counsel,” Chris […]

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