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VP Mike Pence hires outside lawyer to handle Russia probe

Vice President Pence has hired an outside attorney to help handle inquiries relating to federal investigation into possible ties between the Trump campaign and Russia. Pence has retained the services of Richmond, Va.-based attorney Richard Cullen, the chairman of the … Continue reading

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NY Times: Mike Pence conspired in ‘near secrecy’ with Trump to oust Comey

Hat tip-Raw Story A bombshell New York Times report about the tumultuous inner workings of the Trump team claims that Vice President Mike Pence was integral to President Donald Trump’s planned firing of former FBI Director James Comey that rocked … Continue reading

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Senate Judiciary Hearings | Russian Interference in the 2016 United States Election

A top Obama administration Justice Department official will testify to Congress for the first time Monday about the most explosive contacts to emerge so far between President Trump’s former top aides and senior Russian officials, the focus of several investigations … Continue reading

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President Obama to Nominate James Comey as FBI Director | Profile

Mannie Garcia/Reuters Wiki: James B. Comey, Jr. (born December 14, 1960) was United States Deputy Attorney General, serving in President George W. Bush’s administration. As Deputy Attorney General, Comey was the second-highest ranking official in the United States Department of … Continue reading

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