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House Oversight Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah (right), and ranking member Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., speak to reporters about Michael Flynn, President Trump's former national security adviser, on Tuesday in Washington, D.C.

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Lawmakers Say It Appears Michael Flynn Acted Illegally In Taking Russian Payments

3:40pm April 25, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

The heads of the House Oversight Committee described "troubling" classified documents about former national security adviser Michael Flynn, and said the White House is refusing to release some data.

Then-Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates speaks during a news conference at the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., in 2016. Yates is scheduled to appear before the House committee on May 8.

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Yates, Clapper To Testify In Open House Hearing On Russian Election Meddling

1:53pm April 25, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

On May 8, two Obama administration officials — former acting Attorney General Sally Yates and former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper — will appear before the House investigation.

Former national security adviser Michael Flynn's lawyer says Flynn has offered to testify about Trump campaign contacts with Russia if he gets immunity from prosecution. Flynn is seen at the White House on Feb. 13.

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Ex-Trump Adviser Flynn Seeks Immunity Before Testifying On Russia Contacts

10:22pm March 30, 2017

by Barbara Campbell

Senate and House panels are investigating Russian interference in the 2016 elections, and Flynn's lawyer says his client "certainly has a story to tell" in a "politicized witch hunt environment."

U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, left, walks with Vice Adm. Robert Harward, center, the deputy commander of U.S. Central Command, and Col. Kelly Martin, the vice commander of 6th Air Mobility Wing, after landing at MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Fla

Robert Harward Turns Down Job as National Security Adviser

9:18pm February 16, 2017

Harward was offered the job to replace Michael Flynn, who was fired Monday by Trump. But Harward said no, reportedly because the job was too demanding to bring him out of retirement.

President Trump speaks on the phone in the Oval Office with now-former national security adviser Michael Flynn (center) and White House chief strategist Steve Bannon on Jan. 28.

In Flynn's Fall, Signs Of Potentially Deeper Problem In Trump's White House

4:15pm February 15, 2017

by Ron Elving

The spectacle of national security adviser Michael Flynn's sudden fall from grace is all too convenient a metaphor for the first four weeks of life in the Trump White House.

Vice President Pence (left) shakes hands with former national security adviser Michael Flynn before the start of a joint press conference between President Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday. Flynn resigned Monday night after multiple

What Is The Logan Act, And Why Does It Matter?

8:55pm February 14, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

The White House says it's confident former national security adviser Michael Flynn said "nothing wrong or inappropriate" to the Russian ambassador. Releasing the transcript would help clear that up.

Then-deputy director of CENTCOM, U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Robert Harward, is pictured with Jordan's Prince Faisal and the Army's head of operations and training Major General Awni Adwan in a May 2012 photo. Harward is now under consideration to replace Mic

White House Narrows List Of National Security Adviser Candidates To Replace Flynn

8:41pm February 14, 2017

A senior administration official says the White House has already interviewed former CENTCOM deputy director Robert Harward about the vacancy, speaking to him last week and again on Monday.

President Trump's former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, leaves many questions behind after his resignation Monday night.

6 Unanswered Questions After Michael Flynn's Resignation

5:35pm February 14, 2017

Flynn's departure from his position as national security adviser is followed by contradictory statements from the White House and an unclear timeline on the administration's response.

White House Press secretary Sean Spicer takes questions from the media on Tuesday. He said it was President Trump's decision to have national security adviser Michael Flynn resign.

Politics & Government

White House Press Secretary Says Trump Fired Flynn As National Security Adviser

3:30pm February 14, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

The account differs from the impression the White House gave initially, framing it as Michael Flynn's decision to leave amid questions about his talks with Russia and misleading the vice president.

Questions have loomed over National Security Adviser Michael Flynn's contact with a Russian diplomat in late December — and the explanation provided by the White House has changed over time.

Trump's National Security Adviser Reportedly Discussed Sanctions With Russia

3:50pm February 10, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Questions rise again about National Security Adviser Michael Flynn's contacts with Russia's ambassador to the U.S. — and whether he did anything improper.