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AP survey shows Kamala Harris backed by enough delegates to become Democratic nominee

Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the support of enough Democratic delegates to become her party’s nominee against Donald Trump.

 

Dean Phillips gains his first delegates. Here’s why they’ll likely vote for Biden at the convention

Rep. Dean Phillips will receive at least three delegates from the Ohio Democratic primary, but he is encouraging those delegates to support President Joe Biden at the Democratic National Convention this summer.

 

Ex-Roger Stone aide testifies on WikiLeaks before grand jury

A former aide to Trump confidant Roger Stone has testified about WikiLeaks before a federal grand jury in an investigation related to special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia probe.

 

Key takeaways as Mueller breaks his silence on Russia probe

WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert Mueller finally broke his silence.

In his first public comments in the nearly two-year Russia investigation, the special counsel gave some new insight into what he believed were the key parts of his 22-month probe of Russian election interference and President Donald Trump’s campaign.

 

Ex-Roger Stone aide agrees to testify before grand jury

A former aide to Trump confidant Roger Stone has agreed to testify before a grand jury initially used in special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation.

 

Key takeaways from Barr’s testimony and Mueller’s letter

WASHINGTON (AP) — It was Attorney General William Barr’s testimony, but Robert Mueller’s words stole the show.

 

The Mueller report’s account of Michael Flynn’s lies

WASHINGTON (AP) — Somehow, The Washington Post had uncovered Michael Flynn’s secret. Somehow, it had learned that he had spoken with Russia’s ambassador the same day the Obama administration announced hefty sanctions on the country.

 

Lobbyist gets probation in case spun off from Russia probe

A Washington political consultant initially entangled in the Russia investigation was sentenced to three years of probation for illegal lobbying and skirting the ban on foreign donations to President Donald Trump’s inaugural committee.

 

Lobbyist who cooperated in Russia probe asks for probation

A Washington political consultant initially ensnared in the Russia investigation is asking a federal judge to spare him prison time for unregistered lobbying and participating in a foreign donation scheme involving President Donald Trump’s inaugural committee.

 

APNewsBreak: Escaped Ponzi scammer possibly went to Brazil

Federal agents believe a man who masterminded a $100 million Ponzi scheme and escaped from a federal prison in California may have fled to South America.

 

Trump team overruled 25 clearance denials, official says

A White House official turned whistleblower says dozens of people in President Donald Trump’s administration were granted access to classified information despite “disqualifying issues” in their backgrounds.

 

No collusion: Key takeaways from Mueller’s Russia findings

WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Robert Mueller spent 22 months examining whether Donald Trump’s campaign conspired with Russia to sway the 2016 election.

 

Court filing: Ex-Trump aide Gates continues to cooperate

Former Trump campaign adviser Rick Gates is not ready to be sentenced because he’s continuing to cooperate with “several ongoing investigations.”

 

FBI debated in 2016 how aggressively to probe Trump campaign

During the early days of the Russia investigation, FBI officials debated whether Donald Trump’s chance of winning should factor into how aggressively they investigated potential coordination between his campaign and the Kremlin.

 

Facing prison, Manafort asks for leniency in Mueller case

Former Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort is asking a federal judge for leniency as he awaits sentencing in criminal cases stemming from the Russia investigation.

 

Court records reveal a Mueller report right in plain view

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was in full deflection mode.

The Democrats had blamed Russia for the hacking and release of damaging material on his presidential opponent, Hillary Clinton.

 

Waiting for final Mueller report? It may be short on detail

WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation has to end with a report. But anyone looking for a grand narrative on President Donald Trump, Russian election interference and all the juicy details uncovered over the past 21 months could end up disappointed.

 

Stone says he should be free to speak in Russia probe case

Lawyers for longtime Donald Trump confidant Roger Stone say a federal judge shouldn’t bar Stone from making public statements about his criminal case in the Russia investigation.

 

Waiting for final Mueller report? It may be short on detail

WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert Mueller’s Russia probe has to end with a report. But anyone looking for a grand narrative on President Donald Trump, Russian election interference and all the juicy details uncovered over the last 20 months could end up disappointed.

 

Takeaways: AG nominee assures, frustrates Mueller defenders

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General nominee William Barr made one thing clear during his Senate confirmation hearing : He may want the job, but he doesn’t need it.

 

Mueller not ready for Trump aide’s sentencing, filing says

Former Trump campaign aide Rick Gates will have to wait at least another two months for his sentencing date in the Russia investigation.

 

Judge extends grand jury used by Mueller’s Russia probe

The chief federal judge in Washington has extended the term of the grand jury used by special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation. The extension by U.S.

 

Flynn’s sentencing postponed: 4 takeaways

WASHINGTON (AP) — The unexpected delay in Michael Flynn’s sentencing raised a new wrinkle in the Russia probe.

 

Seemingly close to redemption, Flynn has to wait some more

WASHINGTON (AP) — Michael Flynn’s wait was almost over.

The former national security adviser, about to be sentenced for lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russians, appeared confident that he was about to walk out of court a free man Tuesday morning.

 

Flynn’s ex-business associates charged with illegal lobbying

Two business associates of former national security adviser Michael Flynn have been charged with illegally lobbying for Turkey as part of a campaign to pressure the United States to expel a Turkish cleric.

 

Russia probe cost surpasses $25 million since May 2017

The Russia investigation has cost more than $25 million since the special counsel’s appointment in May 2017.

 

AP FACT CHECK: Trump falsely claims Flynn didn’t lie to FBI

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is skimming over the facts when it comes to former national security adviser Michael Flynn’s guilty plea for lying in the Russia investigation.

 

Closer legal peril for Trump in probes; he sees no collusion

New court filings, in cases involving former Donald Trump lawyer Michael Cohen and former campaign chairman Paul Manafort, cap a week of revelations in the special counsel’s probe into possible coordination between the campaign and the Kremlin.

 

Trump Justice pick likely to be queried on Mueller comments

President Donald Trump’s pick to become the next attorney general has publicly expressed concerns about political donations made by prosecutors on special counsel Robert Mueller’s team.

 

Court deadlines set stage for more Russia probe details

WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert Mueller is set to reveal more details about his Russia investigation as he faces court deadlines in the cases of two men who worked closely with President Donald Trump.

 

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