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President Trump's cooperation with congressional Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi (left) and Chuck Schumer (center) appears to have won public approval.

Trump's Approval Is Stabilizing. That Might Mean He Should Work More With Democrats

12:16pm September 23, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

Amid hurricanes and working with Democrats to keep the government open and raise the nation's debt limit, Trump's approval rating has stopped its decline and has even rebounded slightly.

Former FBI Director James Comey smiles during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in June.

James Comey Has A Book Deal

4:26pm August 02, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

The first book by the former FBI director is expected next spring and will include "yet-unheard anecdotes from his long and distinguished career," according to publisher Flatiron Books.

Then-nominee Christopher Wray is sworn in during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee last month.

Christopher Wray Confirmed As Next FBI Director

6:53pm August 01, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

The Senate has easily confirmed Christopher Wray to be the next FBI director, placing him atop the law enforcement agency after the ouster of former Director James Comey in May.

Anthony Scaramucci, an adviser to President Trump, was the subject of a story posted to CNN.com that was eventually retracted. Three journalists resigned over the story, and CNN has apologized to Scaramucci.

National

CNN Resignations A Sign Of The High Stakes In Covering Trump's Administration

3:54pm June 27, 2017

by David Folkenflik

Three investigative journalists have quit after the network retracted a story about a congressional inquiry into a link between Trump adviser Anthony Scaramucci and a Russian investment fund.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin replies to a citizen's question during his annual Q&A Direct Line session on national television in Moscow.

Putin Offers Political Asylum To James Comey, Citing Potential Prosecution In U.S.

11:14am June 15, 2017

by Bill Chappell

"What's the difference between the FBI director and Mr. Snowden?" Russian President Vladimir Putin asked Thursday, responding to a question in his annual Direct Line call-in show.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions testifies during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill on Tuesday.

Attorney General's Selective Silence Deafens Senate Russia Inquiry

10:46am June 14, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

The attorney general may have saved his job and also laid a path for Trump allies on how to avoid revealing conversations with the president — even without invoking executive privilege.

Politics & Government

WATCH LIVE: Attorney General Jeff Sessions Testifies About The Russia Investigation

2:33pm June 13, 2017

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is testifying before the Senate Intelligence Committee in an open hearing on Tuesday.

President Trump's supporters have a history of manufacturing story lines to undermine opponents. Is that what's going on with floating the possibility of firing special counsel Robert Mueller?

Trump Considering Firing Special Counsel? Just Another Example Of Stirring The Pot

12:52pm June 13, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

Chris Ruddy, CEO of a right-wing news site, suggested Trump is considering firing Robert Mueller as special counsel. It might just be another chapter in Trump friends causing chaos, because why not?

Former FBI Director James Comey takes his seat to testify at a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill on Thursday.

Is Trump Guilty Of Obstruction Of Justice? Comey Laid Out The Case

1:46pm June 10, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

The fired FBI director came loaded for bear at his congressional testimony and seemed to leave lots of bread crumbs for investigators, like a Justice Department special counsel, to pick up on.

President Trump wraps up his speech to a Faith and Freedom Coalition conference in Washington, D.C., on Thursday.

Trump Breaks Silence On Comey: 'WOW, Comey Is A Leaker!'

9:43am June 09, 2017

by Bill Chappell

President Trump says via Twitter that he was vindicated in the hearing that explored Russia's meddling in the U.S. election and Trump's dealings with former FBI Director James Comey.