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A new document alleges that a powerful Russian, and not President Trump, may have reimbursed attorney Michael Cohen for his payment to porn actress Stormy Daniels.

What You Need To Know About Alleged Russian Payments To Trump Lawyer Cohen

4:24pm May 09, 2018

by Philip Ewing

An attorney suing Trump and his attorney, Michael Cohen, says he has documented hundreds of thousands of dollars in transfers. Here's why that could be significant.

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley confers with ranking member Dianne Feinstein at a committee hearing on April 19. The committee has approved legislation to protect special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.

Bill To Protect Mueller Investigation Approved By Senate Judiciary Committee

5:20pm April 26, 2018

by Kelsey Snell

While the bill lacks support from GOP leaders in the House and Senate, it's intended to send a message to President Trump that he avoid interfering with special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.

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John Dowd, seen in New York City in 2011, has resigned from the Trump team.

Politics & Government

Lead Lawyer On Trump's Team Handling Special Counsel Russia Probe Resigns

5:23pm March 22, 2018

by Tamara Keith

John Dowd recently said the special counsel's Russia investigation should be shut down. He is now leaving, saying, "I love the president and wish him well."

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Special counsel Robert Mueller at the Capitol in June. The New York Times reports President Trump intended to fire him that month but was dissuaded by White House Counsel Don McGahn.

Trump Intended To Fire Special Counsel Mueller In June, 'New York Times' Says

9:36pm January 25, 2018

by Philip Ewing

The paper reports that the president backed off when his chief lawyer threatened to quit if the plan went ahead.

U.S. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein addresses the North American International Cyber Summit, in October.

Politics & Government

Deputy AG To Answer Allegations Of Bias On Special Counsel's Team

11:34am December 13, 2017

by Scott Neuman

Rod Rosenstein is set to appear before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday to discuss special counsel Robert Mueller's probe into Russia's election interference.

Special counsel Robert Mueller (left) arrives at the U.S. Capitol for closed meeting with members of the Senate Judiciary Committee on June 21 in Washington, D.C.

After A Day Of Legal Shock And Awe, What's Next For The Mueller Investigation?

9:49am October 31, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

Months after he was named to investigate Russian interference in the election, Robert Mueller unveils charges against Donald Trump's former campaign chairman and a foreign policy aide. He's not done.

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Politics & Government

Mueller Investigation Brings Down A Top Democratic Lobbyist

7:59pm October 30, 2017

by Peter Overby

Tony Podesta, brother of Clinton campaign chair John Podesta, blamed "right-wing media" for his decision to leave his namesake firm. The firm assisted Paul Manafort's work in Ukraine.

According to Justice Department rules, special counsel Robert Mueller cannot be fired without good cause.

Trump Weighs Firing Mueller, According To Confidant

1:57pm June 13, 2017

by Mark Katkov

Christopher Ruddy, chief executive of the conservative news site Newsmax and a friend of President Trump, said in a PBS interview that Trump is considering "terminating the special counsel."

Sens. Mark Warner, D-Va., and Richard Burr, R-N.C., lead the Senate Intelligence Committee, which is investigating Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.

There Are Many Russia Investigations. What Are They All Doing?

11:19am June 08, 2017

by Scott Detrow

The Senate Intelligence Committee is in the spotlight for its investigation of Russian meddling in the 2016 election. But there are many inquiries that could each have different outcomes.