Russia Investigation
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- Jan 22
US banker with ties to Putin’s inner circle sought access to Trump transition: Sources
Hollywood producer Mark Burnett reached out to Trump’s close adviser Tom Barrack to see if he would sit down with Robert Foresman, a banker who has long held ties Putin.
Jan 22
- Jan 22
Rudy Giuliani walks back statements of President Donald Trump's involvement in Moscow project
President Donald Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani is walking back comments he has made about the timeline of the Trump Organization's "Moscow Project."
Jan 22
- Jan 22
Giuliani extends timeline for the Trump Tower Moscow talks
President Donald Trump's lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, has changed his story in regards to the conversations between the president and Russia.
Jan 22
- Jan 21
Giuliani: 'So what' if Trump and Cohen discussed testimony
President Donald Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani is leaving open the possibility that Trump and former personal attorney Michael Cohen might have discussed Cohen's congressional testimony
Jan 21 - Jan 20
Special counsel's office says BuzzFeed report 'not accurate'
The report alleges that Trump directed his former attorney, Michael Cohen, to lie during his testimony before Congress.
Jan 20
- Jan 19
Democrats pledge to get to the bottom of Buzzfeed report
Ben Smith, the site's editor in chief, stands by its report, which says Trump directed Michael Cohen to lie to Congress; Robert Mueller's office weighs in.
Jan 19
- Jan 18
Stunning reversal on collusion between Russia and campaign
Lawyer Rudy Giuliani said President Trump was speaking about himself personally when he denied there was any collusion, not other people.
Jan 18
- Jan 17
'I never said there was no collusion': Rudy Giuliani rants against Mueller investigation in CNN interview
President Donald Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani said that he never said the president didn't collude with Russia during the campaign.
Jan 17
- Jan 17
Rudy Giuliani rants against Mueller investigation
Giuliani told CNN's Chris Cuomo that he had never said the president didn't collude with Russia during the campaign.
Jan 17
- Jan 16
Mueller files court documents describing evidence of Manafort’s alleged lies
Special counsel Robert Mueller filed court document Tuesday afternoon outlining the underlying evidence to support its claims that Paul Manafort lied.
Jan 16
- Jan 15
Mueller plows ahead, issuing more subpoenas to associates of conservative commentator
Robert Mueller’s focus on the activities of former Trump campaign adviser Roger Stone has zeroed in on at least three new witnesses associated with Jerome Corsi.
Jan 15 - Jan 15
Former Trump campaign aide Rick Gates 'still cooperating' with Mueller: court docs
Rick Gates, a former Trump campaign official, is still cooperating with special counsel Robert Mueller, suggesting his investigation is marching forward.
Jan 15 - Jan 15
Trump's AG nominee: Mueller should be allowed to finish work
President Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general will tell senators "it is vitally important" that special counsel Robert Mueller be allowed to complete his Russia investigation
Jan 15 - Jan 14
Trump blasts 2 bombshell reports on Russia investigation
President Donald Trump fired back at media reports that the FBI investigated him for being a Russian agent after the firing of James Comey and that he took steps to conceal talks with Vladimir Putin.
Jan 14 - Jan 14
Trump's weekend: New Russia questions, shutdown irritants
Trump avoids directly answering when asked whether he currently is or has ever worked for Russia
Jan 14 - Jan 13
House lawyers meeting Monday to evaluate subpoenaing Trump's interpreters: Democratic aide
Lawyers for two House committees will meet to evaluate their legal options for subpoenaing the interpreters present when President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin met.
Jan 13 - Jan 12
FBI opened inquiry into whether Trump secretly worked with Russia: Report
The New York Times reports the bureau started an investigation into campaign collusion just days after Trump fired Comey; the special counsel is investigating obstruction of justice.
Jan 12 - Jan 11
Michael Cohen to testify in public before Congress
The president's former attorney and fixer, who is facing a prison sentence, is now promising to give a "full and credible" account of his years with Donald Trump.
Jan 11 - Jan 10
Mueller probe shines spotlight on DC insiders lobbying for foreign nations
With high-profile cases involving Paul Manafort, Michael Flynn and others, Robert Mueller has brought public attention back to the Foreign Agents Registration Act.
Jan 10 - Jan 10
Details about Paul Manafort’s contact with Russian raise more questions than answers, experts say
The revelation that Paul Manafort is accused of sharing poll data with a suspected Russian agent is another piece to Robert Mueller's puzzle.
Jan 10 - Jan 10
Paul Manafort shared 2016 presidential polling data with ex-Russian agent: Feds
Defense attorneys for former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort inadvertently revealed he stands accused of sharing polling data with a suspected Russian agent.
Jan 10 - Jan 10
Trump: Didn't know about allegations Manafort shared polling
President Donald Trump says he did not know anything about allegations his former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, shared polling data during the 2016 presidential campaign with a business associate accused of having ties to Russian intelligence
Jan 10 - Jan 10
Graham says Barr expressed confidence in special counsel
Graham says AG nominee William Barr tells him he will allow special counsel to finish his Russia investigation
Jan 10 - Jan 9
Attorney general nominee Barr says he won't fire special counsel: Graham
The president's attorney general nominee, William Barr, said he doesn't think special counsel Robert Mueller should be fired, according to Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Jan 9 - Jan 9
Paul Manafort accused of sharing campaign data with Russian: Reports
A lawyer for the former Trump campaign manager made a formatting error in a new court filing, accidentally disclosing sensitive information about the campaign.
Jan 9 - Jan 9
Russian lawyer in Trump probe denies US charges against her
The Russian lawyer at the heart of the investigation into possible collusion between President Donald Trump's election campaign and Russia has rejected the U.S. charges leveled against her
Jan 9 - Jan 9
Manafort shared polling data with ex-Russian agent: Feds
Defense attorneys for former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort inadvertently revealed he stands accused of sharing polling data with a suspected Russian agent.
Jan 9 - Jan 9
Manafort shared polling data with Russian: Mueller team
In his legal team's rebuttal to accusations that he lied to special counsel, Manafort's lawyers accidentally exposed details of the allegations.
Jan 9 - Jan 8
Russian lawyer Natalia Veselnitskaya, under scrutiny in Trump Tower meeting, charged in Kremlin-connected obstruction case
Prosecutors say that Natalia Veselnitskaya intentionally misled a federal judge.
Jan 8 - Jan 8
In Mueller's Russia troll case, 'Animal House' and accusation of bias
In a fiery hearing involving the Mueller's office on Monday, a judge admonished an attorney representing a Russian firm, calling his behavior "unprofessional."
Jan 8 - Jan 8
For Trump adviser Roger Stone, an uncomfortable legal limbo persists
In the waning weeks of 2018, longtime GOP operative Roger Stone told reporters he believed he could be indicted and become the next target of Robert Mueller's probe.
Jan 8 - Jan 5
Judge extends Mueller grand jury
The federal grand jury in Washington that is being used by the special counsel as part of the Russia investigation has been extended by Chief Judge Beryl Howell.
Jan 5 - Jan 4
Federal judge in DC asks attorneys for more evidence about Paul Manafort's alleged lies
Judge Amy Berman Jackson told prosecutors in the federal case against Paul Manafort that she needs to see more evidence supporting their claims that he lied.
Jan 4 - Dec 31
Putin tells Trump in New Year's letter he's open to meeting
Russian President Vladimir Putin has told U.S. President Donald Trump in a New Year's letter that the Kremlin is "open to dialogue" on the myriad issues hindering relations between their countries
Dec 31 - Dec 30
As calendar year comes to a close, sizing up the Mueller investigation
Special counsel Robert Mueller’s probe into Russian meddling in the 2016 election was once a cloud hanging over the Trump administration. Now it's a downpour.
Dec 30 - Dec 22
Why Acting AG Whitaker wasn't required to recuse himself from overseeing Mueller probe
The Justice Department said it would be appropriate but not required.
Dec 22 - Dec 21
Whitaker rejected advice to recuse himself from Russia probe
Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker chose not to recuse himself from the Russia investigation even though a top Justice Department ethics official advised him to step aside out of an "abundance of caution"
Dec 21 - Dec 20
Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker won't recuse himself from Mueller probe: Source
Oversight of Mueller probe is being handled 'appropriately" under Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, according to Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein.
Dec 20 - Dec 20
In memo, Trump's AG pick criticized aspect of Mueller probe
President Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, William Barr, criticized an aspect of the special counsel's Russia investigation in an unsolicited memo he sent to the Justice Department this year
Dec 20 - Dec 20
Oversight of Mueller probe being handled 'appropriately' under Whitaker: Rosenstein
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein insisted Thursday that Robert Mueller's probe has been "handled appropriately" under Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker.
Dec 20 - Dec 20
House Intelligence Committee votes to hand over Roger Stone transcript to Mueller
A source familiar with the committee proceedings on Thursday said members voted to send Stone's committee transcript to Mueller's team.
Dec 20 - Dec 19
Sarah Sanders: FBI investigators 'ambushed' Michael Flynn; his lawyers say he wasn't entrapped
The White House is standing by a claim that FBI investigators "ambushed" the then-national security adviser Michael Flynn during an interview with them last year.
Dec 19 - Dec 19
Flynn sentencing delayed after attack from federal judge
Michael Flynn is under renewed pressure to cooperate with federal prosecutors, including the special counsel, and is required to stay within 50 miles of Washington.
Dec 19 - Dec 18
Former national security adviser's sentencing delayed
Michael Flynn's sentencing was delayed, the White House makes moves on gun safety and the story of George H.W. Bush's pen pal.
Dec 18 - Dec 18
Sarah Sanders says FBI investigators 'ambushed' Michael Flynn
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders stood by a claim that FBI investigators "ambushed" then-national security adviser Michael Flynn during an interview in January last year.
Dec 18 - Dec 18
Michael Flynn's sentencing delay
A status report on whether Michael Flynn is ready for sentencing is due March 13.
Dec 18 - Dec 18
Judge delays sentencing Michael Flynn
Flynn is facing up to six months in prison for lying to the FBI.
Dec 18 - Dec 18
Judge delays sentencing Flynn after rebuke: 'Arguably, you sold your country out!'
Retired Army Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, who once led Trump supporters in chants of “Lock her up!” about Hillary Clinton, appeared in court on Tuesday.
Dec 18 - Dec 18
Michael Flynn to be sentenced for lying to FBI
The president's former campaign adviser and national security adviser is the highest-ranking member of the Trump administration charged and convicted of a crime.
Dec 18 - Dec 17
Russia targeted African-American vote, made Instagram 'key battleground' in propaganda war: Researchers
Two new reports detail how purported Russian trolls used social media to target with laser-like precision African-Americans before the 2016 election.
Dec 17