The Senate Just Sent A Unanimous Message To Trump: Don't Take Putin’s Deal
The symbolic measure was aimed at dissuading Trump from accepting a deal proposed by Putin to turn over US officials for questioning by Russian investigators.
Senate Intel Had Asked For Financial Documents On The Russian Gun Rights Activist
Last year, the Senate Intelligence Committee requested financial transactions on Maria Butina and Alexander Torshin that banks deemed to be "suspicious" or "derogatory."
Peter Strzok Called Trump's Criticism Of A Fallen Soldier's Father "Horrible" And "Disgusting" During A Chaotic Congressional Hearing
FBI agent Peter Strzok defended his texts criticizing Donald Trump during the 2016 election, saying Republicans' implications "corrode" Americans' trust in the FBI.
Senate Intel Just Contradicted House Republicans On Russian Election Interference
The Senate Intelligence Committee endorsed the conclusions of a January 2017 intelligence community assessment that Trump and House Republicans have sought to discredit.
The Senate Intel Committee Is In Regular Contact With The Trump–Russia Dossier Author
The committee's chair, Richard Burr of North Carolina, told BuzzFeed News that there are weekly contacts with Christopher Steele.
The Inspector General Report About The Clinton Investigation Is Out And Republicans Are Still Pretty Mad At The FBI
The long-awaited report said political bias was not a part of the FBI’s decision to clear Hillary Clinton, but that did little to assuage Republicans.
Democrats Want To Interview Ivanka Trump In The Russia Probe
The push by some Democrats on the Senate Intelligence Committee follows BuzzFeed News’ report on her contact with a former Russian government official who offered to set up a Trump-Putin meeting.
Ivanka Trump Was In Contact With A Russian Who Offered A Trump-Putin Meeting
Her contact said a meeting between Trump and Putin could expedite a Trump tower in Moscow.
Democrats Say There's "No Evidence" For Trump's Spy Claims After Classified Briefings
Two White House officials attended the meetings — but left before the classified briefings began. Democrats say their presence was "inappropriate."
Gina Haspel Was Just Confirmed As The First Woman CIA Director
Haspel’s nomination faced opposition from many senators for her role in the CIA’s torture program, but she ultimately won over enough Democrats to be confirmed.
Trump Organization Lawyers Tried To Control Messaging With Attendees Of The Trump Tower Meeting
Senate investigators released thousands of documents on the Russia investigation Wednesday, including transcripts of interviews with those who attended the June 2016 meeting.
Haspel Insists Her Moral Compass Is Strong As Senators Press Her About The CIA's Use Of Torture
Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Central Intelligence Agency was asked repeatedly about the agency's treatment of suspected terrorists at her confirmation hearing.
The Senate Intelligence Committee Just Released A Report On How To Avoid Election Hacking In 2018
The committee chairman says that in the months ahead, the panel will issue a series of interim reports like the one released Tuesday.
New CIA Documents Add To Questions About What Gina Haspel Knew About The Torture Program
“He was under ‘enhanced measures’ when he made these claims and simply told his interrogators what he thought they wanted to hear.”
Jill Stein Has Turned Over Hundreds Of Documents To Congress As Part Of The Russia Probe
Stein says the many of the documents her campaign turned over were communications with RT, a media outlet that US authorities have dubbed a Russian propaganda network.
Trump's Pick To Lead The CIA Is Telling Senators The Agency Should Stay Out Of Interrogations
Gina Haspel briefly ran a CIA black site where suspected terrorists were waterboarded. Now she's saying that the CIA should steer clear of interrogations.
House Intel Committee Republicans Fault Both Trump And Clinton Campaigns For "Poor Judgment"
Republicans released their final report in the Russia investigation on Friday, but Democrats on the committee say they will continue probing possible collusion.
After A Rough Confirmation Process, The Senate Just Confirmed Mike Pompeo To Be Trump’s Next Secretary Of State
The Senate voted Thursday in favor of the CIA director's nomination to take over from former secretary of state Rex Tillerson, who was fired in March.
Top Republicans Oppose The Bill To Protect Robert Mueller, But It Just Got Closer To Passing
The Senate’s top Republican opposes the bill, but the Senate Judiciary Committee passed it with bipartisan support on Thursday anyway.
Trump's Secretary Of State Nominee Just Barely Made It Out Of Committee
Outgoing CIA Director Mike Pompeo, President Donald Trump's pick to replace former secretary of state Rex Tillerson, now faces a tight confirmation vote on the Senate floor.