The headline news from June 08, 2017

The archive of all headlines from June 08, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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Comey Set to Detail Pressure From Trump on Russia Inquiry

New York Times  08/Jun/2017 00:30:05

James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, plans to testify that he told President Trump he was not under investigation and that Mr. Trump pressed him to say so publicly.The testimony was published Wednesday by the Senate Intelligence Committee, before which Mr. Comey was scheduled to appear Thursday.

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Los Angeles Times  08/Jun/2017 03:15:06

Former FBI Director James B. Comey’s opening statement for tomorrow’s hearing at the Senate Intelligence Committee deepens President Trump’s problems in at least three areas. One thing Comey said potentially helps Trump.

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Key Takeaways From Comey’s Planned Testimony

NBC News  08/Jun/2017 03:30:07

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Trump Pressed Comey to ‘Lift Cloud’ of Russia Inquiry

New York Times  08/Jun/2017 04:15:03

James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, plans to testify that he told President Trump he was not under investigation and that Mr. Trump pressed him to say so publicly.The testimony was published Wednesday by the Senate Intelligence Committee, before which Mr. Comey was scheduled to appear Thursday.

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Trump Pressed Comey to ‘Lift Cloud’ of Russia Inquiry

New York Times  08/Jun/2017 05:00:06

James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, plans to testify that he told President Trump he was not under investigation and that Mr. Trump pressed him to say so publicly.The testimony was published Wednesday by the Senate Intelligence Committee, with Mr. Comey scheduled to take questions on Thursday.

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Los Angeles Times  08/Jun/2017 05:15:07

President Trump demanded loyalty from the fired FBI director and asked him to drop at least part of the bureau's investigation of former National Security Adviser Mike Flynn, James Comey plans to tell Congress tomorrow.Comey's testimony: What could hurt Trump and what might help him

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Los Angeles Times  08/Jun/2017 07:15:08

President Trump demanded loyalty from the fired FBI director and asked him to drop at least part of the bureau's investigation of former National Security Adviser Mike Flynn, James Comey plans to tell Congress tomorrow.Any working woman could have told James Comey what would happen when he spurned President Trump

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Trump Pressed Comey to ‘Lift Cloud’ of Russia Inquiry

New York Times  08/Jun/2017 09:30:09

James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, plans to testify that he told President Trump he was not under investigation and that Mr. Trump pressed him to say so publicly.The testimony was published Wednesday by the Senate Intelligence Committee, with Mr. Comey scheduled to take questions on Thursday at 10 a.m. Eastern.

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Los Angeles Times  08/Jun/2017 09:30:14

The new Democratic congressman reflects on his victory and says he's «still the community college kid with immigrant parents” who stocked shelves at Target. NATION

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Los Angeles Times  08/Jun/2017 10:30:12

The new Democratic congressman reflects on his victory and says he's «still the community college kid with immigrant parents” who stocked shelves at Target. Technology

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Los Angeles Times  08/Jun/2017 12:15:06

The anniversary stirs a debate over whether Israel's storied 1967 victory planted the seeds of a modern political disaster. L.A. Now

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Trump Faces Cost of Listening to Bad Advice Ahead of Comey Testimony

NBC News  08/Jun/2017 12:30:08

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Los Angeles Times  08/Jun/2017 12:30:12

The anniversary stirs a debate over whether Israel's storied 1967 victory planted the seeds of a modern political disaster. Politics

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Key Questions About the Hearing 5:00 AM ET

New York Times  08/Jun/2017 13:00:06

James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, plans to testify that he told President Trump he was not under investigation and that Mr. Trump pressed him to say so publicly.The testimony was published Wednesday by the Senate Intelligence Committee, with Mr. Comey scheduled to take questions on Thursday at 10 a.m. Eastern.

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Key Questions About the Hearing 7:30 AM ET

New York Times  08/Jun/2017 13:45:03

James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, plans to testify that he told President Trump he was not under investigation and that Mr. Trump pressed him to say so publicly.The testimony was published Wednesday by the Senate Intelligence Committee, with Mr. Comey scheduled to take questions on Thursday at 10 a.m. Eastern.

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Key Questions About the Hearing 8:47 AM ET

New York Times  08/Jun/2017 15:00:07

James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, plans to testify that he told President Trump he was not under investigation and that Mr. Trump pressed him to say so publicly.Mr. Comey is scheduled to take questions from the Senate Intelligence Committee today at 10 a.m. Eastern. We’ll have live video and analysis.

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Los Angeles Times  08/Jun/2017 15:00:11

In one of the most anticipated congressional hearings since the Watergate era, former FBI Director James B. Comey heads to Capitol Hill to deliver a startling account of how Trump demanded his loyalty and pressed him to drop an FBI investigation. Your guide to watching Comey’s Senate Intelligence Committee testimony

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Key Questions About the Hearing 9:08 AM ET

New York Times  08/Jun/2017 15:15:03

James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, plans to testify that he told President Trump he was not under investigation and that Mr. Trump pressed him to say so publicly.Mr. Comey is scheduled to take questions from the Senate Intelligence Committee today at 10 a.m. Eastern. We’ll have live video and analysis.

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James Comey testimony Former FBI director to go before Senate

The Guardian  08/Jun/2017 15:15:05

Comey testifies before the Senate select committee on intelligence after releasing an opening statement that some say shows Trump obstructed justice

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Live Updates: Key Questions About the Hearing 9:08 AM ET

New York Times  08/Jun/2017 15:30:06

James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, plans to testify that he told President Trump he was not under investigation and that Mr. Trump pressed him to say so publicly.Mr. Comey is scheduled to take questions from the Senate Intelligence Committee today at 10 a.m. Eastern. We’ll have live video and analysis.

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Los Angeles Times  08/Jun/2017 15:30:10

In one of the most anticipated congressional hearings since the Watergate era, the former FBI Director heads to Capitol Hill to deliver a startling account of how Trump demanded his loyalty and pressed him to drop an FBI investigation. Your guide to watching Comey’s Senate Intelligence Committee testimony

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Live Updates: Key Questions About the Hearing 9:30 AM ET

New York Times  08/Jun/2017 15:45:02

James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, plans to testify that he told President Trump he was not under investigation and that Mr. Trump pressed him to say so publicly.Mr. Comey is scheduled to take questions from the Senate Intelligence Committee today at 10 a.m. Eastern. We’ll have live video and analysis.

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Live Updates: Key Questions About the Hearing 9:31 AM ET

New York Times  08/Jun/2017 16:00:07

James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, plans to testify that he told President Trump he was not under investigation and that Mr. Trump pressed him to say so publicly.Mr. Comey is scheduled to take questions from the Senate Intelligence Committee today at 10 a.m. Eastern. We’ll have live video and analysis.

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Former FBI Director James Comey Testifies About Trump and Russia

NBC News  08/Jun/2017 16:00:09

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Los Angeles Times  08/Jun/2017 16:00:11

Security is tightened in London after the terror attack on London Bridge and nearby Borough Market.

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Comey Says He Was Pressured From Start

New York Times  08/Jun/2017 16:15:03

James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, is delivering his highly anticipated testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee.It may be the most dramatic moment so far in the tangle of congressional and F.B.I. inquiries into President Trump’s associates and Russia.Watch live video of the proceedings, with running analysis from our reporters.

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Fired FBI Director James Comey Testifies About Trump, Russia

NBC News  08/Jun/2017 16:15:04

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James Comey testimony Former FBI director goes before Senate

The Guardian  08/Jun/2017 16:15:05

Comey testifies before the Senate select committee on intelligence after releasing an opening statement that some say shows Trump obstructed justice

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Comey Says Trump Pressured Him to ‘Lift the Cloud’ of Russia Inquiry

New York Times  08/Jun/2017 16:30:06

James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, is delivering his highly anticipated testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee.It may be the most dramatic moment so far in the tangle of congressional and F.B.I. inquiries into President Trump’s associates and Russia.

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James Comey testimony live ’The White House chose to defame me’

The Guardian  08/Jun/2017 16:30:09

Comey testifies before the Senate select committee on intelligence after releasing an opening statement that some say shows Trump obstructed justice

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Comey Says Trump Pressured Him to ‘Lift the Cloud’ of Russia Inquiry

New York Times  08/Jun/2017 16:45:03

James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, is delivering his highly anticipated testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee.Mr. Comey said that President Trump lied to the American public when he said that the F.B.I. was in disarray.

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Comey Says Trump Lied About His Firing

NBC News  08/Jun/2017 16:45:04

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James Comey testimony live ’I was honestly concerned that Trump might lie about our meeting’

The Guardian  08/Jun/2017 16:45:05

Comey testifies before the Senate select committee on intelligence, saying he has ‘no doubt’ that Russia was behind various intrusions in the US election

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Comey Says White House Lied About His Firing

NBC News  08/Jun/2017 17:15:04

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Comey Says White House Lied ’Plain and Simple’ About His Firing

NBC News  08/Jun/2017 17:45:04

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James Comey testimony live ’I was concerned Trump might lie about our meeting’

The Guardian  08/Jun/2017 17:45:05

Comey testifies before the Senate select committee on intelligence, saying he has ‘no doubt’ that Russia was behind various intrusions in the US election

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Los Angeles Times  08/Jun/2017 18:00:12

Former FBI Director James Comey testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee on June 8, 2017. 

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James Comey testimony live Trump had ’chilling effect’ on Flynn investigation

The Guardian  08/Jun/2017 18:15:04

Comey testifies before the Senate select committee on intelligence, saying he has ‘no doubt’ that Russia was behind various intrusions in the US election

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Los Angeles Times  08/Jun/2017 18:45:07

The former FBI Director accused the Trump administration of telling 'lies' and making efforts to 'defame me and more importantly the FBI' in the weeks since his firing. Key moments from James Comey’s testimony

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Comey Says Trump Pressured Him to ‘Lift the Cloud’ of Russia Inquiry

New York Times  08/Jun/2017 19:00:11

James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, delivered his highly anticipated testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee.Mr. Comey said that President Trump lied to the American public when he said that the F.B.I. was in disarray.

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James Comey testimony live Trump had ’chilling effect’ on Russia investigation

The Guardian  08/Jun/2017 19:00:19

Comey testified before the Senate select committee on intelligence, saying he had ‘no doubt’ that Russia was behind various intrusions in the US election

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Los Angeles Times  08/Jun/2017 19:00:23

The former FBI Director accused the Trump administration of telling 'lies' and making efforts to 'defame me and more importantly the FBI' in the weeks since his firing.

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Comey Says Trump Pressured Him to ‘Lift the Cloud’ of Russia Inquiry

New York Times  08/Jun/2017 19:15:03

James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, testified that President Trump and others in his administration lied when they said that the F.B.I. was in disarray.Mr. Comey acknowledged that he indirectly leaked a memo on a meeting with Mr. Trump in which the president asked him to drop the investigation into Michael T. Flynn, the former national security adviser.

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Los Angeles Times  08/Jun/2017 19:15:08

The former FBI Director accused the Trump administration of telling 'lies' and making efforts to 'defame me and more importantly the FBI' in the weeks since his firing. Key moments from Comey’s testimony

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Analysis From Times Reporters on Comey’s Testimony

New York Times  08/Jun/2017 19:30:06

James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, testified that President Trump and others in his administration lied when they said that the F.B.I. was in disarray.He acknowledged indirectly leaking a memo on a meeting with Mr. Trump “because I thought that might prompt the appointment of a special counsel.”

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Los Angeles Times  08/Jun/2017 19:45:07

The former FBI Director accused the Trump administration of telling 'lies' and making efforts to 'defame me and more importantly the FBI' in the weeks since his firing. Watch live: Trump lawyer Marc Kasowitz delivers a statement after the Comey hearing

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James Comey hearing live Trump had ’chilling effect’ on Russia investigation

The Guardian  08/Jun/2017 20:00:12

Comey testified before the Senate select committee on intelligence, saying he had ‘no doubt’ that Russia was behind various intrusions in the US election

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Los Angeles Times  08/Jun/2017 21:00:11

The former FBI director accused the Trump administration of telling 'lies' and making efforts to 'defame me and more importantly the FBI' in the weeks since his firing. Read Trump lawyer Marc Kasowitz’s statement after the Comey testimony

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Key Moments From Senate Hearing

New York Times  08/Jun/2017 21:15:03

In Senate testimony, James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, offered a plain-spoken assessment of a president whose conversations unnerved him from the day they met.His testimony squarely raised the question of whether President Trump tried to obstruct justice.

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Los Angeles Times  08/Jun/2017 21:45:07

The former FBI director says he interpreted Trump’s comments about hoping the FBI would drop the investigation of fired National Security Adviser Michael Flynn as a directive. Read Trump lawyer Marc Kasowitz’s statement after the Comey testimony

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Comey says he was fired for Russia investigation in explosive testimony

The Guardian  08/Jun/2017 22:00:10

James Comey’s Senate testimony asserted that the Trump administration lied to smear his reputation, and that he leaked details of Trump meetings to the press

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Comey details Trump’s ’lies’ and reaffirms belief of Russian meddling in election

The Guardian  08/Jun/2017 22:15:05

James Comey’s Senate testimony asserted that the Trump administration lied to smear his reputation, and that he leaked details of Trump meetings to the press

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Did Donald Trump Obstruct Justice? Experts Weigh In

NBC News  08/Jun/2017 23:00:12

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Live Election results: shock as exit polls predict hung parliament

The Guardian  08/Jun/2017 23:15:05

Rolling coverage of the 2017 UK general election results, with reaction and analysis.

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James Comey Highlights from former FBI director’s testimony

The Guardian  08/Jun/2017 23:30:08

Rolling coverage of the 2017 UK general election results, with reaction and analysis.

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