Russia sanctions will not affect Trump-Putin meeting plans: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Preparations for a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President…
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Ukraine suspends flights of two Boeing 737 models
KIEV (Reuters) – Ukraine has suspended all flights by Boeing’s 737-8 and 737-9 MAX aircraft following Sunday’s deadly plane crash in Ethiopia, Ukraine’s aviation authority said on Wednesday.
Factbox: How might Trump remove special counsel in Russia probe?
(Reuters) – After reports on Monday that the FBI had raided the offices of his attorney Michael Cohen, U.S. President Donald Trump was asked if he would fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller.
Timeline of Mueller probe of Trump campaign and Russia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The raid by FBI agents on Monday on the offices and home of U.S. President Donald Trump’s longtime attorney Michael Cohen grew out of an investigation by Special Counsel Robert Mueller that has cast a cloud over Trump’s presidency.
Senate leader says doesn’t see need for bill to protect special counsel
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday he did not see…
U.S. Senate Judiciary chairman seeks vote on special counsel bill – CNN
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The head of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee wants the panel to…
Russian company indicted by Mueller hires Washington lawyers
(Reuters) – A Russian company charged with helping fund a Russian propaganda operation that allegedly tampered in the 2016 U.S. presidential election has retained two Washington lawyers to handle its defense, according to court filings on Wednesday.
Ryan assured Trump won’t fire special counsel, Senate eyes bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – As President Donald Trump fumed over an FBI raid targeting his personal attorney, U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan said on Wednesday he has been assured Trump does not intend to fire the special counsel investigating Russian election meddling.
Pompeo to signal tough line on Moscow in Cabinet nomination hearing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – CIA Director Mike Pompeo will signal a harder line toward Moscow during his confirmation hearing on Thursday to become U.S. President Donald Trump’s new secretary of state, according to excerpts of his testimony.
U.S. Secretary of State nominee Pompeo confirms special counsel interview
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – CIA Director Mike Pompeo, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be secretary of state, said on Thursday he had been interviewed by Special Counsel Robert Mueller, who is investigating alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Russia suspends Boeing 737 MAX flights: Ifax
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s aviation authority on Thursday suspended flights by Boeing 737 MAX planes…
Trump now less likely to sit for Mueller interview: sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – An interview of U.S. President Donald Trump by special counsel Robert Mueller was less likely after this week’s FBI raids on Trump’s personal lawyer, two people familiar with the matter said on Thursday.