Tag Archives: FBI

Friday Open Thread | Trump asking advisers about ability to pardon aides, family members & himself

Posted on July 21, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

President Trump has asked advisers about “his power to pardon aides, family members and even himself in connection with” the Russia probe, the Washington Post reports citing a source familiar with the discussions. Another source said Trump’s lawyers were “discussing … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Trump slams AG Jeff Sessions in NYT Interview

Posted on July 20, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

President Donald Trump said he never would have appointed Jeff Sessions as attorney general had he known he’d recuse himself from the Russia investigation, and warned that special counsel Robert Mueller would cross a red line if he expanded the … Continue reading →

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Andrew Goldstein—public corruption chief is joining Mueller’s team

Posted on July 1, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

A top New York federal prosecutor is joining the team of Special Counsel Robert Mueller, the former FBI director leading an investigation into alleged Russian interference in the presidential election, a senior Justice Department official with knowledge of the matter … Continue reading →

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Preet Bharara: “There’s absolutely evidence” to start obstruction case against Trump

Posted on June 11, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara on Sunday said there is “absolutely evidence to begin a case” against President Donald Trump for obstruction of justice. Former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara on Sunday said there is “absolutely evidence to begin a case” … Continue reading →

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Congressman Al Green Threatened With LYNCHING After Calling For Trump’s Impeachment

Posted on May 23, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

U.S. Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) received voicemails threatening to lynch him and calling him racial slurs after he called for President Donald Trump’s impeachment, he said Saturday. Green, who is black, played the recordings for about 100 attendees at a … Continue reading →

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Trump asked top intel officials to say there was no collusion

Posted on May 22, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Donald Trump asked two top intelligence officials to push back against former FBI Director James Comey’s revelation of an ongoing investigation into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian operatives, the Washington Post reports. Trump appealed to both Director … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread | White House lawyers research impeachment

Posted on May 20, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Washington (CNN)White House lawyers have begun researching impeachment procedures in an effort to prepare for what officials still believe is a distant possibility that President Donald Trump could have to fend off attempts to remove him from office, two people … Continue reading →

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Breaking: Fmr FBI Director Robert Mueller Special Counsel appointed in Russia probe

Posted on May 17, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Washington (CNN)The Justice Department on Wednesday appointed former FBI Director Robert Mueller as special counsel to oversee the federal investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, including potential collusion between Trump campaign associates and Russian officials. Deputy Attorney General … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: Comey Memo: Trump told him to shut down Flynn investigation

Posted on May 16, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

WASHINGTON — President Trump asked the F.B.I. director, James B. Comey, to shut down the federal investigation into Mr. Trump’s former national security adviser, Michael T. Flynn, in an Oval Office meeting in February, according to a memo that Mr. … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: FBI Director James Comey has been fired

Posted on May 9, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Trump fired FBI Director James Comey on Tuesday, the White House said. Trump’s actions to fire Comey were based on the clear recommendations of both Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and Attorney General Jeff Sessions, White House spokesman Sean Spicer … Continue reading →

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