Durbin: Firing Mueller Would Spark Constitutional Crisis

Durbin says the echoes of 1974 are becoming louder and louder.

• Dec 2, 2017

Trump Slams Former Aide Who Pleaded Guilty In Russia Probe As 'Liar'

George Papadopoulos was one of the first three people charged in a special prosecutors' investigation of the Trump campaign's ties to Russia

• Oct 31, 2017

Some Dems Worry Trump Will Fire Mueller, Pardon Manafort And Others In Russia Probe

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said the first indictments in the Russia probe are troubling for the nation.

• Oct 30, 2017

Former Trump Adviser Pleads Guilty In Mueller Probe; Had Ties To Chicago

A former campaign aide to President Donald Trump, with ties to Chicago, has pleaded guilty to lying to federal agents.

• Oct 30, 2017

Reaction: Mueller The Man For Russia Investigation

Robert Mueller became FBI director during the post-911 era.

• May 17, 2017

Robert Mueller Named Special Counsel, To Probe Russian Election Meddling

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has appointed former FBI Director Robert Mueller to serve as special counsel.

• May 17, 2017

Who Is Robert Mueller? Five Things To Know About The Special Counsel

The Department of Justice on Wednesday appointed former FBI Director Robert Mueller as special prosecutor, charged with investigating Russian meddling in the 2016 election.

• May 17, 2017

Bears Chairman McCaskey Has 'Complete Faith' In Roger Goodell

A so-called "independent" investigation into the NFL's handling of the Ray Rice saga is underway.

• Sep 11, 2014

Kirk: Fitzgerald Should Stay In Chicago

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) says U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald is needed in Chicago, rather than in Washington running the FBI.

• Mar 22, 2011

Fitzgerald On Short-List For New FBI Director?

U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald may be in for a major promotion.

• Mar 16, 2011