LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Kevin Daley Ken Starr, the former independent counsel charged with investigating President Bill Clinton, told CNN’s New Day Thursday that there is not enough evidence to bring an obstruction of justice case against President Donald Trump. “It’s too soon to tell. From what I’ve seen — and of course…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Kevin Daley The special counsel investigating Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election is investigating President Donald Trump for obstruction of justice, the Washington Post reports. The Post, citing two unnamed sources, says special counsel Robert Mueller’s probe expanded to include the president just days after he dismissed former…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Nick Givas Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer echoed calls from his colleagues to remove Attorney General Jeff Sessions from his post while appearing on MSNBC’s “The Rachel Maddow Show” Tuesday. When asked if he thought Sessions’ testimony shed light on the Russia investigation, Schumer said, “No I think he raised…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Juliegrace Brufke Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy said he believes President Donald Trump is considering firing Robert Mueller as special counsel to the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election during an appearance on “PBS Newshour” Monday. Ruddy — who is a close confidante of the president — said…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Juliegrace Brufke House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Ranking Member Adam Schiff said Monday that President Donald Trump shouldn’t “waste Congress’ time” by firing Robert Mueller as special counsel to the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election. The California Democrat said if the president opts to terminate Mueller from…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Juliegrace Brufke Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich called on Congress to stop special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russia’s meddling in the 2016 presidential election. Gingrich said it’s clear that former FBI-Director James Comey’s testimony before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence will interfere with Mueller’s ability to…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Kevin Daley Special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation of possible collusion between foreign elements and Donald Trump’s presidential campaign may expand to include Attorney General Jeff Sessions and his deputy, Rod Rosenstein. Rosenstein told the Associated Press that Mueller’s probe could include the role he played in the dismissal of former…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Saagar Enjeti Members of the Trump campaign had at least 18 different undisclosed exchanges with Russian government officials, Reuters reports. Officials who described the calls to Reuters said they saw no evidence of wrongdoing or collusion between the two, though it does contradict past claims by the Trump campaign…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Robert Donachie Conservative groups are throwing millions of dollars behind a campaign to sell the American people on how comprehensive tax reform will improve their lives. Members of Charles and David Koch’s “Liberty Network,” Freedom Partners and Americans for Prosperity (AFP) are pledging millions to a nationwide campaign that promotes…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Juliegrace Brufke House Republicans welcomed the announcement Wednesday that an independent special counsel has been assigned to investigate Russia’s meddling in the 2016 presidential election. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein announced former FBI Director Robert Mueller would fill the role — a major win for Democrats who argued it was necessary…