Tag: Probe
Report shows Trump trying to shut down probe
Special counsel Robert Mueller's report has finally been released to the public, and it spells out how President Donald Trump tried to seize control of the Russia probe and choke off the investigation of possible obstruction of justice.
Mueller’s evidence is likely a massive amount of material
Democrats say they want “all of the underlying evidence” in special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation. But what is all of that evidence?
Judge finds Manafort lied to investigators in Russia probe
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort intentionally lied to investigators and a federal grand jury in the special counsel’s Russia probe, a judge ruled Wednesday.
Trump confidant Roger Stone to face federal judge in DC
After a publicity-filled weekend spent asserting his innocence and slamming investigators, Donald Trump confidant Roger Stone will appear before a federal judge who may look to muzzle him as the case moves forward.
Judge’s rebuke of Flynn upends sentencing, prolongs case
A federal judge who described himself as disgusted by Michael Flynn’s behavior upended a straightforward sentencing hearing, postponing punishment for President Donald Trump’s first national security adviser and telling him in a stinging rebuke, “Arguably you sold your country out.”
Trump’s payment explanations shift as legal exposure grows
The sentencing of Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, brought a perilous investigation into the president’s campaign one step closer to the Oval Office.
Mueller accuses Manafort of breaking plea agreement by lying
The special counsel in the Russia investigation is accusing former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort of violating his plea agreement by repeatedly lying to federal investigators, an extraordinary allegation that could expose him to a lengthier prison sentence — and potentially more criminal charges.
Trump team turns over written answers to Mueller’s questions
President Donald Trump has provided the special counsel with written answers to questions about his knowledge of Russian interference in the 2016 election, his lawyers said Tuesday, avoiding at least for now a potentially risky sit-down with prosecutors. It’s the first time he has directly cooperated with the long investigation.
Who was questioned by the FBI in the Kavanaugh probe?
WASHINGTON (AP) - The FBI has wrapped up its background investigation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, but much of what it did remains...
Trump asks FBI for updated Kavanaugh probe
President Donald Trump is directing the FBI to launch a supplemental investigation into his Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh at the request of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Attorney general to ask legislature on Catholic Church probe
The Kentucky attorney general's office says it will seek the permission of the state legislature to form a grand jury to investigate Catholic dioceses statewide.
Giuliani to AP: Trump will not answer obstruction questions
President Donald Trump will not answer federal investigators’ questions, in writing or in person, about whether he tried to block the probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election, one of the president’s attorneys told The Associated Press.
NJ church says it will cooperate with probe
The Roman Catholic Church in New Jersey says it will cooperate with a new investigation of sex abuse in the church's dioceses.
Woman arrested, charged with acting as Russian agent in US
Federal authorities have arrested a Russian woman accused of conspiring to infiltrate American political organizations, including a gun-rights group, at the direction of a senior Kremlin official.
Bevin approves contract to probe Beshear administration
Kentucky Republican Gov. Matt Bevin has approved a contract of up to $500,000 to an Indiana law firm to investigate his Democratic predecessor's administration.
Feds end probe into Bowling Green police minority hiring
The U.S. Justice Department has told city officials in Bowling Green, Kentucky, it has ended its investigation into minority hiring practices at the city's police department.
Ohio senator urges quick action on Cincinnati VA probe
Ohio's Republican senator wants quick federal action to probe what he calls "very troubling" allegations raised about management and veterans' care at the Cincinnati VA hospital.
Veterans Affairs starts probe into Cincinnati medical center
The Department of Veterans Affairs says it has opened an investigation into its Cincinnati hospital.
Juvenile justice commissioner relieved of duties amid probe
State justice officials say Kentucky's juvenile justice commissioner has been relieved of his duties amid an investigation into a teenager's death at a state detention center.
Feds probe complaints that Ford Focus doors won’t latch
U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that doors won't latch properly on about 400,000 Ford Focus compact cars.
