The archive of all headlines from May 11, 2017, organized by time of publication.
Ex-agent calls move ‘a punch in the stomach’ as some former employees fear a ‘chilling effect’ on bureau’s investigation of Trump’s ties to Russia
The officials say Comey told lawmakers he had made the request to Rod Rosenstein, the deputy attorney general. The Justice Department is denying that Comey asked for more resources. The difference between Richard Nixon and John Travolta, plus other things to know about Trump, Comey and special prosecutors
In firing FBI Director James B. Comey, President Trump may have hoped to bring the investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election under control. Instead, the move seems to carry a large risk of making his troubles worse.
Last week, James B. Comey asked a Justice Department official for an increase in resources for the F.B.I.’s Russia investigation. That official then wrote the memo used to justify his firing.On Wednesday, the Senate Committee investigating Michael T. Flynn’s contacts with Russia made an aggressive move, demanding his records.
Last week, James B. Comey asked a Justice Department official for an increase in resources for the F.B.I.’s Russia investigation. That official then wrote the memo used to justify his firing.On Wednesday, the Senate Committee investigating Michael T. Flynn’s contacts with Russia made an aggressive move, demanding his records.
Last week, James B. Comey asked a Justice Department official for an increase in resources for the F.B.I.’s Russia investigation. That official then wrote the memo used to justify his firing.On Wednesday, the Senate Committee investigating Russia’s election interference made an aggressive move, demanding the records of Michael T. Flynn.
The White House fended off accusations that Comey was fired to cripple the expanding inquiry into whether any of President Trump’s campaign aides coordinated with Russian intelligence last year.
The White House fended off accusations that Comey was fired to cripple the expanding inquiry into whether any of President Trump’s campaign aides coordinated with Russian intelligence last year. Five candidates under consideration for acting FBI director
Last week, James B. Comey asked a Justice Department official for an increase in resources for the F.B.I.’s Russia investigation. That official then wrote the memo used to justify his firing.On Wednesday, the Senate Committee investigating Russia’s election interference made an aggressive move, demanding the records of Michael T. Flynn.
Ousted chief calls on staff he leaves behind not to ‘spend time on the decision or the way it was executed’ and says bureau must remain a ‘rock for America’
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell declines to criticize Trump. Democrats, he says, are «complaining about the removal of the FBI director that they themselves repeatedly criticized." Russia investigation on uncertain ground after FBI director’s firing
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell declines to criticize Trump for firing Comey. Democrats, he says, are «complaining about the removal of the FBI director that they themselves repeatedly criticized." Russia investigation on uncertain ground after FBI director’s firing
Last week, James B. Comey asked a Justice Department official for more resources for the F.B.I.’s investigation into Russia’s election meddling. That official then wrote the memo used to justify his firing.On Wednesday, the Senate Committee investigating Russia demanded the records of Michael T. Flynn, President Trump’s former national security adviser.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell declines to criticize Trump for firing Comey. Democrats, he says, are «complaining about the removal of the FBI director that they themselves repeatedly criticized." From Anderson Cooper’s eye roll to Chuck Todd’s ’Wow’: The media react to Comey firing
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell declines to criticize Trump for firing Comey. Democrats, he says, are «complaining about the removal of the FBI director that they themselves repeatedly criticized." From Anderson Cooper’s eye roll to Chuck Todd’s ’Wow’: The media react to Comey firing
One prominent Republican says the firing “both prolongs the FBI/DOJ investigation and undermines the credibility of the Trump campaign's denials of no conspiracy with Putin.” White House allies join in deflecting calls for an independent Russia investigation
President Trump shrugged off accusations of presidential interference in the firing of James B. Comey, the F.B.I. director, calling his critics hypocrites.But on Capitol Hill, at least a half-dozen Republicans broke with their leadership to express concern or dismay.
FBI decision to withhold records suggests Trump’s provocative election year comments are being seen as relevant to its own ongoing investigation
One prominent Republican says the firing “both prolongs the FBI/DOJ investigation and undermines the credibility of the Trump campaign's denials of no conspiracy with Putin.” Doyle McManus: All eyes in Washington are on Rod Rosenstein. Does he have what it takes to investigate Trump?
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Analysis: One prominent Republican says firing Comey 'prolongs the FBI/DOJ investigation and undermines the credibility of the Trump campaign's denials of no conspiracy with Putin.' Doyle McManus: All eyes in Washington are on Rod Rosenstein. Does he have what it takes to investigate Trump?
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Analysis: One prominent Republican says firing Comey 'prolongs the FBI/DOJ investigation and undermines the credibility of the Trump campaign's denials of no conspiracy with Putin.' White House allies join in deflecting calls for an independent Russia investigation
Analysis: One prominent Republican says firing Comey 'prolongs the FBI/DOJ investigation and undermines the credibility of the Trump campaign's denials of no conspiracy with Putin.' White House allies deflect calls for an independent Russia investigation
Analysis: One prominent Republican says firing Comey 'prolongs the FBI/DOJ investigation and undermines the credibility of the Trump campaign's denials of no conspiracy with Putin.' Trump spokesperson says she is ’not aware’ of Rosenstein’s threats to resign
FBI decision to withhold records suggests Trump’s provocative election-year comments are being seen as relevant to its own ongoing investigation
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Testifying before senators, Andrew G. McCabe rejected the White House’s assertion that James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, had lost the backing of rank-and-file agents.Asked about the Russia investigation, he said, “You cannot stop the men and women of the F.B.I. from doing the right thing.”
Appearing with other agency heads at the Senate Intelligence Committee's annual hearing on worldwide threats, Andrew McCabe answered lawmakers' questions about Russia's interference in last year's elections and Comey's ouster by President Trump.
Testifying before senators, Andrew G. McCabe rejected the White House’s assertion that James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, had lost the backing of rank-and-file agents.He also called the investigation into whether Trump associates colluded with Russia in the election “highly significant.”
Andrew McCabe tells Senate the White House’s assertion that fired director James Comey had lost the confidence of the FBI rank and file ‘is not accurate’
McCabe earlier would not confirm President Trump's assertions that Comey had told Trump multiple times that he was not under investigation.
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Trump planned to fire Comey even if his attorney general had not recommended his dismissal, Trump said, contradicting his previous written statement.
Trump planned to fire Comey even if his attorney general had not recommended his dismissal, Trump said, contradicting his previous written statement. Watch live: White House news briefing with Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders
In Senate testimony, Andrew G. McCabe rejected the White House’s claim that James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, had lost the backing of its agents.He also called the investigation into whether Trump associates colluded with Russia in the election “highly significant.”
Trump planned to fire Comey even if his attorney general had not recommended his dismissal, Trump said, contradicting his previous written statement. Senate Intelligence Committee leaders abruptly leave hearing to meet with Deputy Atty. Gen. Rod Rosenstein
The president says he spoke with FBI director James Comey about the investigation and contradicted previous statements on his decision to fire him
Trump planned to fire Comey even if his attorney general had not recommended his dismissal, Trump said, contradicting his previous written statement. McCabe, contradicting White House, says Comey ’enjoyed broad support within FBI’
President Trump said in an NBC interview that he would have fired James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, regardless of the Justice Department’s advice.But Mr. Trump’s new description of the decision-making process is at odds with his aides’ previous statements.
Trump tells NBC's Lester Holt he planned to fire Comey even if his attorney general had not recommended his dismissal, contradicting his previous written statement. McCabe, contradicting White House, says Comey ’enjoyed broad support within FBI’