Russia Investigation
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- 3h ago
Special counsel witness says he expects to be charged in Mueller probe
The former Infowars Washington bureau chief tells ABC News that the special counsel has now indicated he will be charged in within a matter of days.
3h ago
- Nov 11
Incoming House Dem committee chairs say they will investigate Trump, within limits
Rep. Elijah Cummings, the incoming chair of the House Oversight Committee, says he will take his committee's subpoena power very seriously.
Nov 11
- Nov 11
'We could subpoena Mueller' if the administration restricts Russia investigation: Incoming House Judiciary chairman
The incoming chairman of the House Judiciary Committee said the committee could wield its subpoena power if Robert Mueller's investigation is restricted.
Nov 11
- Nov 11
What Trump's attorney general shortlisters have said on the Russia probe
Mueller and his team are already in the process of writing a final report.
Nov 11
- Nov 9
Tensions rising between Mueller, Manafort over level of cooperation: Sources
Talks between Special Counsel Robert Mueller and former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort have grown increasingly tense.
Nov 9
- Nov 9
McConnell: Mueller probe 'is not under threat'
The Senate's top Republican expresses confidence that the Russia investigation will be allowed to run its course.
Nov 9
- Nov 9
Acting Attorney General was a public critic of Russia probe
Democrats call for his recusal from Russia investigation
Nov 9
- Nov 9
McConnell: 'The Mueller investigation is not under threat'
The Senate's top Republican expresses confidence that the Russia investigation will be allowed to run its course
Nov 9
- Nov 9
Mueller writing his final report on Russia probe, submission timeline unclear: Sources
Special counsel Robert Mueller is in the process of writing the final report on the investigation into Russian meddling during the 2016 election, sources tell ABC News.
Nov 9
- Nov 9
Ex-Roger Stone aide prepared for Supreme Court battle in challenge to Mueller: Lawyer
A panel of federal judges on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments Thursday in a constitutional challenge of Robert Mueller’s authority.
Nov 9
- Nov 8
Is Mueller's investigation in peril after Sessions' firing?
ABC News Chief Legal Analyst Dan Abrams analyzes what Sessions' ouster as attorney general could mean for the special counsel's probe.
Nov 8 - Nov 7
Trump has testy exchange with reporters at White House
The president admonished reporters from CNN and NBC when asked about the migrant caravan.
Nov 7 - Nov 1
Conspiracy theorist becomes key figure as Mueller builds case
Jerome Corsi returned to Washington, D.C. again this week for more closed-door meetings with Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigators.
Nov 1 - Oct 31
Alleged plot to falsely accuse special counsel of sexual misconduct referred to FBI
An alleged plot to level accusations of sexual misconduct against special counsel Robert Mueller has been referred to the FBI, a Mueller spokesman said Tuesday.
Oct 31 - Oct 31
Alleged plot against Robert Mueller referred to FBI
A woman claims to have been offered $20,000 to make false accusations of sexual harassment and workplace harassment against Mueller, according to reports.
Oct 31 - Oct 31
Allegations of a possible smear campaign against special counsel
Several reporters claim a woman contacted them saying she'd been offered $20k to make false accusations against Robert Mueller.
Oct 31 - Oct 30
As special counsel closes in, Roger Stone suits up for legal battle
Political operative Roger Stone is bulking up his legal team, a sign that the longtime Republican is preparing for a battle with special counsel Robert Mueller.
Oct 30 - Oct 29
Papadopoulos considers withdrawing guilty plea to Mueller charges
Former Trump campaign aide George Papadopoulos said Friday he’s considering withdrawing his plea deal with special counsel Robert Mueller.
Oct 29 - Oct 29
Russian held as agent studied US groups' cyberdefenses
Maria Butina, accused by federal prosecutors of being a Russian agent, quizzed U.S. rights groups on cyberdefenses as leader of an American University student project
Oct 29 - Oct 22
Paul Manafort arrives at court hearing about sentencing date in a wheelchair
Paul Manafort, the onetime campaign chairman for President Donald Trump, will be sentenced on February 8, 2019 after a jury found him guilty in August.
Oct 22 - Oct 22
Targeted by Mueller, what did Trump confidante Roger Stone actually do?
Former federal prosecutors say Stone could be in legal jeopardy.
Oct 22 - Oct 19
Manafort seeking plea deal with special counsel that would avoid cooperation ahead of second trial: Sources
Sources familiar with negotiations tell ABC News former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has been in ongoing negotiations with special counsel's office.
Oct 19 - Oct 18
Treasury official arrested, charged with leaking data from Russia probe
Natalie Mayflower Sours Edwards, a senior adviser at the Treasury Department, was charged on Wednesday.
Oct 18 - Oct 18
Treasury official arrested, charged with leaking data from Russia probe
Natalie Mayflower Sours Edwards, a senior adviser at the Treasury Department, was charged on Wednesday.
Oct 18 - Oct 18
Special counsel pushing Paul Manafort for information on Roger Stone: Sources
Prosecutors from Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s office have been asking former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort about his friend Roger Stone.
Oct 18 - Oct 17
Twitter releases 'motherlode' of data on alleged Russian, Iranian influence operations
Twitter has released data on more than 10 million tweets from nearly 4,000 accounts it said were linked to Russia and Iran.
Oct 17 - Oct 16
American public might never see final Mueller report on Russian election interference
What will special counsel Robert Mueller find when his investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election is finally complete?
Oct 16 - Oct 16
Wife of sentenced former Trump aide seeks to end speculation that she is a Russian spy
Simona Mangiante says she is officially tired of being asked whether she’s a Russian spy.
Oct 16 - Oct 16
For wife of sentenced former Trump adviser, a doctored passport photo stokes new questions
“I don’t owe anyone an explanation about it.”
Oct 16 - Oct 16
Mar-a-Lago member gives $150K to legal defense fund for Trump allies questioned in Mueller probe
A Trump campaign donor and Mar-a-Lago member gave $150,000 to a legal defense fund set up to help Trump allies caught up in Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation
Oct 16 - Oct 15
Lawyer for indicted Russian firm says special counsel 'made up a crime'
In a hearing in a Washington, D.C. courtroom on Monday, Eric Dubelier of the American law firm Reed Smith argued that the case against Concord should be dismissed.
Oct 15 - Oct 10
Cooperating witness in Mueller probe sentenced to 6 months in prison
A federal judge ordered Richard Pinedo, one of Robert Mueller’s cooperating witnesses to prison for his role in unwittingly selling bank account numbers to Russians.
Oct 10 - Oct 8
Trump: No intent to fire Rod Rosenstein; says they have a 'good relationship'
President Donald Trump says he and Rod Rosenstein, the deputy Attorney General, have a "good relationship".
Oct 8 - Oct 8
Pres. Trump says he has no plans to fire Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein
President Trump travels to Orlando with Rosenstein, whose future with Justice Department has been source of speculation.
Oct 8 - Oct 6
Feds will soon own Manafort's Trump Tower unit, Mueller says
The government has formally moved to seize several of Paul Manafort’s assets – including unit 43G in Trump Tower.
Oct 6 - Oct 5
Is Russia playing a double game in Mueller court battle?
After pleading not guilty, Concord, through the Pittsburgh-based law firm Reed Smith, has mounted a spirited defense, challenging the special counsel's office.
Oct 5 - Oct 3
Mueller has started releasing prosecutors to their previous posts, but probe not finished just yet, experts say
Since August, four members of Mueller's stable of handpicked prosecutors have returned to their previous positions.
Oct 3 - Sep 28
House panel votes to release Russia investigation interview transcripts
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence will now review them.
Sep 28 - Sep 27
Mueller witness who testified against Russians fears for his life: Court filing
A cooperating witness working with Robert Mueller says he “lives in a constant state of fear” after providing testimony that led to the indictment of Russian nationals.
Sep 27 - Sep 25
Roger Stone sought contact with WikiLeaks' Julian Assange, email suggests
The email was sent days before WikiLeaks published stolen DNC documents.
Sep 25 - Sep 25
Who would fill Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein's position if he's fired or resigns?
Questions arise amid speculation over Rosenstein's fate.
Sep 25 - Sep 24
Trump's lawyer calls for 'a time out' in Mueller probe if Rosenstein leaves post
President Donald Trump’s personal attorney called for a pause in special counsel Robert Mueller’s probe should deputy attorney general Rod Rosenstein leave his post.
Sep 24 - Sep 22
Former Trump lawyer discussed helping Manafort and Gates with legal bills: Sources
The man who once led President Donald Trump’s legal defense in the Russia probe considered providing financial support to Paul Manafort and Rick Gates, sources say.
Sep 22 - Sep 21
Another Roger Stone associate meets with Mueller grand jury
An associate of political operative Roger Stone met Friday with a federal grand jury convened to hear testimony in Robert Mueller’s probe into Russian meddling.
Sep 21 - Sep 21
Michael Cohen spoke to Mueller team for hours; asked about Russia, possible collusion, pardon: Sources
Michael Cohen has been interviewed by the special counsel's team multiple times, sources say.
Sep 21 - Sep 21
Michael Cohen interviewed multiple times by Mueller's team
President Donald Trump's former personal attorney has participated over the last month in multiple interview sessions lasting for hours, sources tell ABC News.
Sep 21 - Sep 20
Michael Cohen talks to Mueller team about Russia
The former personal attorney of POTUS, Michael Cohen, has participated over the last month in multiple interview sessions lasting for hours with investigators.
Sep 20 - Sep 20
Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen questioned by Mueller team
Sources say the special counsel's team focused on President Trump's dealings with Russia.
Sep 20 - Sep 20
Vladimir Putin poses with new Kalashnikov sniper rifle
Putin shoots targets in latest stunt to burnish his macho image.
Sep 20 - Sep 19
Trump 'dossier' stuck in New York, didn't trigger Russia investigation, sources say
Despite what Trump claims, sources say the Russia probe began before "dossier."
Sep 19