Senate Intelligence Committee to begin interviews of Trump campaign officials this week

The committee is investigating Russian meddling in the presidential election.

— -- Senate Intelligence Committee staffers will have their first interviews with Trump campaign officials this week, according to a source familiar with the interview process.

The interviews are part of the committee's investigation into Russian interference in last year's presidential election and possible collusion with the Trump campaign.

The committee, chaired by Richard Burr, R-N.C., and vice-chaired by Mark Warner, D-Va., previously heard testimony from Attorney General Jeff Sessions and former FBI Director James Comey as a part of its inquiry.