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Tom Steyer On The Case To Impeach Trump: It's The Corruption, Stupid
The Democratic megadonor said that 30% of the 200,000 people polled by his group believe the president should be impeached for corruption.
Paul Manafort's Lawyers Tried To Redact A Court Filing About Whether Manafort Lied To Investigators. It Didn't Work.
Manafort's lawyers filed a response to allegations by special counsel Robert Mueller's office that he lied after signing a plea deal. They tried to keep certain sections secret by redacting, but it was done incorrectly, making the information public.
Robert Mueller’s Grand Jury Is Getting More Time
The grand jury’s 18-month term was set to expire soon. Court rules allow for an extension of up to six months if it’s “in the public interest.”
Trump Predicted A ‘Tremendous’ 2018 — It’s Ending In A ‘Wake-Up Call’ For Republicans
“I think this was finally the year the cracks started showing,” a former White House official said.
A Judge Told Michael Flynn, "Arguably You Sold Your Country Out," But Agreed To Delay His Sentencing
After a judge told Michael Flynn that he couldn't hide his "disgust" and "disdain" for Flynn's crimes, Flynn delayed sentencing to fully cooperate with the government in the hopes of maximizing any benefit when he is, ultimately, sentenced.
Michael Cohen Has Been Sentenced To Three Years In Prison
The publisher of the National Enquirer, AMI, also has admitted to paying a woman who said she had an affair with Donald Trump $150,000 to "suppress" the story "to prevent it from influencing the election."
Michael Flynn Argues He's Different From The Other Mueller Defendants Who Lied And Went To Prison
Special counsel Robert Mueller's office previously said it was okay with Flynn getting a sentence that didn't involve time behind bars.
Prosecutors Said Paul Manafort Lied About His Contacts With Trump Administration Officials
If the judge agrees Manafort violated his plea deal, prosecutors would no longer be bound to support a lower sentence.
Trump Says He Is Nominating Former Attorney General William Barr To Replace Jeff Sessions
Barr served as attorney general under former president George H.W. Bush.
GOP Operative Made "Suspicious" Cash Withdrawals During Pursuit Of Clinton Emails
Peter W. Smith withdrew $4,900 in cash the day after he finalized a plan to work with “dark web” hackers.
Special Counsel Robert Mueller Said Michael Flynn Has Given "Substantial Assistance" In The Russia Probe
Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI in the Russia investigation. Prosecutors said his crime was "serious," but that a light sentence was appropriate because of his cooperation.
The Best TV Show Donald Trump Will Ever Create
And we, the readers and viewers of 2018, are consuming the Russia investigation news like we’re part of the biggest internet fandom there’s ever been.
Mueller's Office Hasn't Decided If It's Going To Bring More Charges Against Paul Manafort
The judge in Manafort's DC case set a tentative sentencing date of March 5. He's already due in federal court in Virginia for sentencing in February.
Prosecutors Claim Paul Manafort Lied To Mueller's Office And The FBI After Signing His Plea Deal
Manafort's lawyers disputed the government's claim, saying he believed he'd been "truthful."
These 13 Wire Transfers Are A Focus Of The FBI Probe Into Paul Manafort
BuzzFeed News has learned of a series of wire transfers, made by companies linked to Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman Paul Manafort, that federal officials deemed suspicious. Many of the wires went from offshore companies controlled by Manafort to American businesses.
A Judge Won't Let George Papadopoulos Delay His 14-Day Prison Sentence
Papadopoulos is set to begin his sentence for lying to the FBI in the Russia investigation on Monday.
Mitch McConnell Just Blocked A Bipartisan Bill To Protect Robert Mueller
Sen. Jeff Flake vowed not to vote for any more of President Trump's judicial nominees until the Senate votes to protect Mueller, putting pressure on McConnell to change his mind.
Conspiracy Theorist Jerome Corsi Says He Expects Robert Mueller Will Indict Him
Corsi, formerly of the Infowars conspiracy site, announced the expected indictment on a livestream Monday.
Robert Mueller Can't Just Do Whatever He Wants, His Office Argued In Court
Insisting on the limits of Mueller's power is at the heart of his defense against the latest legal challenge to his appointment as special counsel, this time from Andrew Miller, a former Roger Stone associate subpoenaed by the grand jury.
House Democrats Are Ready To Investigate Trump — Starting With Why He Fired Jeff Sessions
Top House Democrats said Wednesday they plan to investigate Trump’s tax returns, the president’s ties to Russia, and the family separations policy, among other priorities.
The New Acting Attorney General Has Repeatedly Criticized Mueller’s Investigation
Democrats are already calling for Matthew Whitaker to recuse himself from overseeing the Russia probe.
Robert Mueller's Office Has Asked The FBI To Investigate Allegations That A Woman Was Offered Money To Accuse Him Of Sexual Harassment
The referral came after a woman reached out to several journalists, including BuzzFeed News, about the financial offer.
The FBI Says It Can’t Find The “100 Pictures” Trump Said He Has Of James Comey And Robert Mueller Hugging And Kissing
“He’s Comey’s best friend. And I could give you 100 pictures of him and Comey hugging and kissing each other.”
Paul Manafort — Suffering From “Significant” Health Issues — Will Be Sentenced Feb. 8
Manafort appeared in court Friday in a wheelchair. His lawyer asked to expedite the sentencing process, citing Manafort’s health issues.
A Man Charged In Connection With Mueller’s Russian Troll Farm Case Was Sentenced To Six Months In Prison
Richard Pinedo pleaded guilty to one count of identity fraud. Prosecutors say there was no evidence he knew he was aiding Russians trying to influence the 2016 election, however.
Trump Didn’t Just Get A New Supreme Court Justice — He’ll Get Another DC Circuit Judge, Too
Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation opens up a new seat on the powerful federal appeals court in Washington, which has long been a springboard to the US Supreme Court.
Rod Rosenstein Still Has His Job After Trump Postponed Their Meeting
Press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Trump and Rosenstein pushed back the meeting because they didn’t want to “interfere” with the Senate hearing on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination.
Manafort Under Scrutiny For $40 Million In “Suspicious” Transactions
As the special counsel investigated President Donald Trump’s former campaign manager Paul Manafort, authorities obtained details on “suspicious” banking activity that was first unearthed in 2014 and 2015. Those records were part of an FBI operation to track international kleptocracy that ultimately failed, but which Robert Mueller’s team resurrected.
Former Trump Campaign Chair Paul Manafort Pleaded Guilty And Will Cooperate With Mueller's Office
Manafort's second trial was scheduled to start Sept. 17. Last month, a federal jury in Virginia found him guilty of eight criminal counts and hung on the rest of the charges.
A Former Roger Stone Associate Has Asked The Court To Toss Out A Contempt Order In A Challenge To Mueller
If he loses on appeal, Andrew Miller could be sent to jail until he testifies before the grand jury hearing matters related to special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation.