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Lindsey Graham's probe of FBI and Mueller is running out of time
4 years, 6 months ago

Lindsey Graham's probe of FBI and Mueller is running out of time

The Independent  

The clock is ticking on Senate Judiciary Chairman Lindsey Graham’s investigation into alleged misconduct by top US intelligence officials during their probes in 2016 and 2017 into possible ties between Donald Trump and Russia. At the same time, Attorney General William Barr’s Justice Department is also investigating the origins of the FBI’s 2016 counterintelligence probe — codenamed “Crossfire Hurricane” — …

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‘Obamagate’: Senate hearing with former deputy AG Rosenstein gives glimpse into Republicans’ aggressive 2020 strategy
4 years, 7 months ago

‘Obamagate’: Senate hearing with former deputy AG Rosenstein gives glimpse into Republicans’ aggressive 2020 strategy

The Independent  

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Fears over rising far-right extremism in New Jersey after growing number of arrests
5 years, 1 month ago

Fears over rising far-right extremism in New Jersey after growing number of arrests

The Independent  

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Five things we learned from Robert Mueller's testimony on Donald Trump's links to Russia
5 years, 5 months ago

Five things we learned from Robert Mueller's testimony on Donald Trump's links to Russia

ABC  

It's been 96 days since US special counsel Robert Mueller released his report into Russian election interference. It was on April 19 that the public learned that President Donald Trump did not collude with the Russians, but Mr Mueller could not conclude whether the President's actions amounted to obstruction of justice. Mueller refuted Trump's claim that he was exonerated As …

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Robert Mueller did not exonerate Donald Trump, but the man in question disagrees
5 years, 5 months ago

Robert Mueller did not exonerate Donald Trump, but the man in question disagrees

ABC  

Former special counsel Robert Mueller said in dramatic US congressional testimony he had not exonerated President Donald Trump of obstruction of justice, and defended the integrity of his inquiry under repeated attacks by conservative Republican allies of the President. Key points: Democrats had hoped the hearings would weaken Donald Trump's re-election prospects Robert Mueller is expected to be asked about …

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Robert Mueller's testimony on Donald Trump findings, Russian meddling in election, delayed until July 24
5 years, 5 months ago

Robert Mueller's testimony on Donald Trump findings, Russian meddling in election, delayed until July 24

ABC  

Special counsel Robert Mueller's testimony to US Congress has been delayed until July 24 under an agreement that gives politicians more time to question him. Key points: Both Republicans and Democrats originally complained about the short length of the hearings Mr Mueller has expressed a reluctance to testify Democrats want to extract information from the former special counsel about his …

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Robert Mueller agrees to testify before US House panels about Russia investigation
5 years, 6 months ago

Robert Mueller agrees to testify before US House panels about Russia investigation

ABC  

US special counsel Robert Mueller will testify in an open session before the House of Representatives Judiciary and Intelligence Committees on July 17, the panels' Democratic chairmen have confirmed. Key points: Mr Mueller agreed to honour subpoenas to testify before Congress, despite being reluctant to appear In April Mr Mueller issued his report into possible Russian interference in the 2016 …

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Fact-checking the biggest falsehoods in Donald Trump’s re-election campaign launch
5 years, 6 months ago

Fact-checking the biggest falsehoods in Donald Trump’s re-election campaign launch

The Independent  

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Hope Hicks: Democrats condemn evidence of former Trump aide as ‘farce’
5 years, 6 months ago

Hope Hicks: Democrats condemn evidence of former Trump aide as ‘farce’

The Independent  

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Impeaching Donald Trump is a 'silver bullet' solution. They rarely work
5 years, 6 months ago

Impeaching Donald Trump is a 'silver bullet' solution. They rarely work

ABC  

Since the early days of Hollywood, the concept of a silver bullet has captured the audience's imagination. Impeachment the new silver bullet Soon, Theresa May will step down over her Brexit failures, while many Democrats and some Republicans are calling for a start to the impeachment process that theoretically could cause Mr Trump to lose his job. Since the 448-page …

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Trump says Russia 'helped me get elected' for first time in furious outburst at Mueller
5 years, 7 months ago

Trump says Russia 'helped me get elected' for first time in furious outburst at Mueller

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump has admitted Russia aided his election to the …

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Donald Trump being charged 'not an option', Robert Mueller says after Russian probe
5 years, 7 months ago

Donald Trump being charged 'not an option', Robert Mueller says after Russian probe

ABC  

US special counsel Robert Mueller has said it was "not an option" to lay criminal charges against President Donald Trump, in his first public statement on his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. Key points: Mr Mueller "would have said so" if he was confident Mr Trump had committed no crime Mr Trump said on Twitter "nothing changes …

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Mueller says policy protected Trump from indictment but hints at impeachment in resignation statement
5 years, 7 months ago

Mueller says policy protected Trump from indictment but hints at impeachment in resignation statement

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a statement, Mr Mueller hinted that congress holds the authority to impeach a …

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Donald Trump blasts Republican Justin Amash over Mueller report impeachment remarks
5 years, 7 months ago

Donald Trump blasts Republican Justin Amash over Mueller report impeachment remarks

ABC  

Donald Trump has taken Republican congressman Justin Amash to task, labelling him a "total lightweight" and a "loser", after he called the United States President's behaviour impeachable. Key points: Republican congressman Justin Amash said the Mueller report showed Donald Trump had obstructed justice Mr Trump fired back, saying the Michigan conservative had played "right into our opponents hands" Mr Amash …

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US Attorney-General William Barr dismisses 'snitty' complaints over handling of Mueller's report on Donald Trump
5 years, 8 months ago

US Attorney-General William Barr dismisses 'snitty' complaints over handling of Mueller's report on Donald Trump

ABC  

Private tensions between US Justice Department leaders and Robert Mueller's team broke into public view in extraordinary fashion as Attorney-General William Barr pushed back at the special counsel's "snitty" complaints over his handling of the Trump-Russia investigation report. Key points: The deep partisan divide was on display as William Barr testified at the judiciary committee Mr Barr dismissed criticism by …

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Trump erupts over impeachment as congressional proceedings loom: 'You can’t impeach'
5 years, 8 months ago

Trump erupts over impeachment as congressional proceedings loom: 'You can’t impeach'

The Independent  

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Mueller report: Inside the search for answers about Trump's alleged collusion with Russia
5 years, 8 months ago

Mueller report: Inside the search for answers about Trump's alleged collusion with Russia

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On 21 August 2016 - six weeks before WikiLeaks published emails stolen from Mr …

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Donald Trump accuses Mueller report participants of 'treason' and vows to 'turn tables' on them
5 years, 8 months ago

Donald Trump accuses Mueller report participants of 'treason' and vows to 'turn tables' on them

The Independent  

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The Mueller report has just been made public. Here's some of what it says
5 years, 8 months ago

The Mueller report has just been made public. Here's some of what it says

ABC  

When then-attorney general Jeff Sessions told US President Donald Trump that a special counsel was being appointed to investigate potential links between his campaign and Russian meddling in the election, Mr Trump said "this is the end of my Presidency". The report also said there was "substantial evidence" that Mr Trump fired James Comey as FBI director in 2017 due …

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Who is William Barr, the attorney general set to release the Mueller report?
5 years, 8 months ago

Who is William Barr, the attorney general set to release the Mueller report?

The Independent  

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Robert Mueller's report into Donald Trump can be subpoenaed after House Judiciary Committee vote win
5 years, 9 months ago

Robert Mueller's report into Donald Trump can be subpoenaed after House Judiciary Committee vote win

ABC  

The US Congress House Judiciary Committee has approved subpoena power for special counsel Robert Mueller's full Russia report, amid a Democratic party effort to publicly release the document without redactions. Key points: A subpoena would give Democrats access to the report and its underlying evidence But the committee's chair has not confirmed if subpoenas will be issued Some Republicans believe …

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Donald Trump says the Robert Mueller report is 'complete exoneration'. Except it isn't
5 years, 9 months ago

Donald Trump says the Robert Mueller report is 'complete exoneration'. Except it isn't

ABC  

It appears that special counsel Robert Mueller has left a twist in the tail of his report that will prevent this sorry saga from being finally put to rest. Mueller punted obstruction of justice question According to the Attorney-General's letter, the "investigation did not establish that members of the Trump campaign conspired or coordinated with the Russian Government in its …

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Robert Mueller report: Democrats say they are prepared to battle for access to full contents of Trump-Russia probe
5 years, 9 months ago

Robert Mueller report: Democrats say they are prepared to battle for access to full contents of Trump-Russia probe

The Independent  

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Donald Trump's presidency has been dogged by Robert Mueller. These were the key players in the Russia probe
5 years, 9 months ago

Donald Trump's presidency has been dogged by Robert Mueller. These were the key players in the Russia probe

ABC  

Robert Mueller began his investigation into Russian interference into the 2016 presidential election on May 17, 2017. Role in Trumpworld: The boss What's happened so far: Mr Barr said Mr Mueller's report found no evidence that Mr Trump's election campaign conspired with Russia during the election. Outside of official investigations, Mr Trump has raised eyebrows with his unusual stance and …

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