Gates weighs in on Comey's firing
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates spoke with Face the Nation about President Trump's decision to fire FBI Director James Comey.
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Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates spoke with Face the Nation about President Trump's decision to fire FBI Director James Comey.
White House press secretary Sean Spicer held a briefing addressing the controversy surrounding the firing of FBI Director James Comey and President Trump's tweets. Bob Schieffer, CBS News contributor and former moderator of "Face The Nation," joined CBSN with his takeaways from the briefing.
Before Sean Spicer's first White House press briefing since the firing of FBI Director James Comey, Bob Schieffer, CBS News contributor and former moderator of "Face The Nation," sits down with CBSN to discuss the latest on the Comey firing fallout.
New York Times Magazine National Correspondent Mark Leibovich joins CBSN to break down President Trump's tweets about possibly canceling the White House press briefings and the mention of "tapes" of his conversations with FBI Director James Comey.
In a Friday morning Twitter-storm, President Trump appeared to threaten former FBI Director James Comey about "tapes" of their conversations that could be leaked to the press. CBS News White House and foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues join CBSN to discuss the Comey firing timeline.
Gerald Seib, executive Washington editor and chief commentator for the Wall Street Journal, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss conflicting stories coming from President Trump and his own White House about the firing of former FBI Director James Comey. He also points to key lawmakers whose support is now crucial for the president.
During a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing Thursday, acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe contradicted many Trump administration talking points about why James Comey was fired. The hearing was supposed to focus on worldwide threats but was instead overshadowed by questions about the FBI shake-up. Nancy Cordes reports.
President Trump pressed former FBI Director James Comey for his "loyalty" days into his presidency. Sources tell CBS News Comey responded by saying he would be honest. After firing Comey, Mr. Trump called him a "showboat" while contradicting his own White House staff. Jeff Pegues reports.
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President Trump said, "Russia must be laughing up their sleeves watching as the U.S. tears itself apart over a Democrat excuse for losing the election." But the man running the FBI said it is taking the investigation very seriously. Jeff Pegues has more.
President Trump's "showboat" comment about James Comey drew instant pushback from the leaders of the Senate Intelligence Committee. Comey's firing has prompted a rare bipartisan agreement, but not about a special prosecutor. Nancy Cordes has more.
President Trump said that he would have fired former FBI Director James Comey regardless of the advice he received from the leaders of the Justice Department. That contradicts the White House's original assertion that they persuaded Mr. Trump to fire Comey. Major Garrett reports.
James Comey addressed his dismissal in a letter to his staff. Political reporter Aaron Blake from The Washington Post provides CBSN with new information on his firing along with details on the fallout in Washington.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) explains why some of her colleagues believe FBI Director James Comey's firing will lead to a constitutional crisis.
Speaking to the the Senate Intelligence Committee, acting FBI director Andrew McCabe said White House claims that James Comey had lost rank-and-file support were false.
Republican Sen. Rand Paul supported ousting FBI director James Comey. He was the only "no" vote during Comey's 2013 confirmation. Paul joins "CBS This Morning" from the Capitol to discuss the fallout after Comey's removal and Sergey Lavrov's meeting with President Trump.
The U.S. is investigating two possible directed energy attacks on American soil. One was just steps from the White House. Jeff Pegues shares more.
White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss FBI director James Comey's firing and address calls for a special prosecutor to investigate allegations of Russian interference in the U.S. election. Huckabee stands by her claim that rank-and-file staff of the FBI had lost confidence in Comey despite some bureau agents taking issue with the statement.
Acting FBI director Andrew McCabe is pushing agents to focus on their work despite the drama surrounding FBI director James Comey's firing. McCabe has taken over the investigation into the Trump campaign's potential ties to Russia. Jeff Pegues reports.
President Trump and the White House are still working to justify the president's firing of FBI director James Comey. Comey sent a message of encouragement to former colleagues which also said, "I will be fine." Margaret Brennan reports.
CBS News has obtained the email former FBI Director Comey's sent to colleagues after his firing. He says in that letter that the president has the right to fire the FBI director -- even without giving a reason. Lawmakers from both parties are now calling for a special prosecutor to pick up the investigation into the Trump administration's alleged ties to Russia. Kevin Cirilli of Bloomberg TV and Molly Hooper of The Hill join "Red & Blue" to discuss.
Many Senate Democrats have called for a special prosecutor to investigate potential ties between the Trump campaign and Russia after President Trump abruptly fired FBI director James Comey on Tuesday. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss whether Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will appoint special counsel for the investigation as well as who might replace Comey as FBI director on an interim basis.
Jeffrey Ringel, a 21-year veteran of the FBI and current director of the Soufan Group, spoke with CBSN on how FBI agents reacted to the firing of Director James Comey.
Inside FBI headquarters, Andrew McCabe took over as acting FBI director after James Comey and is heading up the Russia investigation. Jeff Pegues reports on what's next for the probe, including fears that Comey's permanent replacement will slow the investigation.
There are many questions facing the Department of Justice following President Trump's decision to fire FBI Director James Comey. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN's Reena Ninan to talk about that and possible candidates who could serve as interim director of the FBI.
President Trump warned he could order new strikes if Iran's leaders "don't behave." The U.S. and Iran signed the memo of understanding remotely, a White House official said.
The Senate canceled Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing on Wednesday after President Trump's move to delay the installation of the new intelligence chief.
Jamie McDonald, a partner at the firm Sullivan & Cromwell, is President Trump's choice to helm one of the nation's most prestigious federal prosecutors' offices.
The Obama-era Iran deal was packed with technical details and specific requirements limiting, but not shutting down, Iran's nuclear program. President Trump's new agreement is more of a framework, and it's not final yet.
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The agreement, as read by senior U.S. officials, allows Iran to immediately begin exporting oil and petroleum products.
The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.
Ukraine intelligence indicates the country's stepped up drone strikes are forcing Russia to burn through interceptor missiles, possibly faster than it can build new ones.
The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.
Jamie McDonald, a partner at the firm Sullivan & Cromwell, is President Trump's choice to helm one of the nation's most prestigious federal prosecutors' offices.
Jackson Lahmeyer had been backed by President Trump, although the president dropped his endorsement shortly before Lahmeyer dropped out.
U.S. inflation is expected to remain elevated through the end of the year, Fed officials say in their latest forecast.
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New Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is stepping in at a critical juncture for the U.S. economy, with inflation at its highest level in more than three years.
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The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.
The Obama-era Iran deal was packed with technical details and specific requirements limiting, but not shutting down, Iran's nuclear program. President Trump's new agreement is more of a framework, and it's not final yet.
Jamie McDonald, a partner at the firm Sullivan & Cromwell, is President Trump's choice to helm one of the nation's most prestigious federal prosecutors' offices.
Jackson Lahmeyer had been backed by President Trump, although the president dropped his endorsement shortly before Lahmeyer dropped out.
The agreement, as read by senior U.S. officials, allows Iran to immediately begin exporting oil and petroleum products.
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Dr. Peter Stafford, his wife, Rebekah Stafford, and their four children all arrived safely on Monday, according to Serge, a Pennsylvania-based Christian missions organization.
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The Obama-era Iran deal was packed with technical details and specific requirements limiting, but not shutting down, Iran's nuclear program. President Trump's new agreement is more of a framework, and it's not final yet.
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