Federal prosecutors near decision on whether to charge James Comey, sources say
Federal prosecutors are considering asking a grand jury to indict former FBI Director James Comey, sources say.
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Federal prosecutors are considering asking a grand jury to indict former FBI Director James Comey, sources say.
The Justice Department is nearing a decision to seek an indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, accusing him of lying to Congress five years ago. Nancy Cordes has more.
President Trump installed his former defense lawyer as the new interim U.S. attorney in Virginia on Monday. The previous officeholder resigned amid pressure to prosecute New York Attorney General Letitia James. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
President Trump urged Attorney General Pam Bondi in a social media post to move forward with cases against several people connected to the U.S. government. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
The Justice Department, without warning or cause, has fired Maurene Comey, who assisted in the prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein and was the top federal prosecutor in the Sean "Diddy" Combs case. Comey is also the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
The Senate on Thursday advanced the nomination of controversial Trump ally Emil Bove, while the Justice Department fired the daughter of a Trump rival, Maurene Comey. Meanwhile, President Trump has been diagnosed with a minor health condition related to his veins and on Capitol Hill, lawmakers moved forward with $9 billion in cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane, Nancy Cordes and Nikole Killion have the details.
Maurene Comey is the daughter of former FBI director James Comey, who was terminated by President Trump in 2017.
Trump administration officials claim former FBI chief James Comey called for violence against the president — which Comey has pushed back on.
Former FBI Director James Comey is being investigated for a post that he shared on Instagram that federal officials allege was a call for violence against President Trump. Comey denied the allegations, saying he just thought it was "a political message" and that he opposes violence of any kind. Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
FBI directors typically fly on government jets, but they're encouraged to limit personal travel.
Trump says he's suspending security clearances of lawyers at Perkins Coie, which was involved in launching oppo research during the 2016 campaign into any ties between Trump and Russia.
Former President Donald Trump reportedly wanted the IRS to investigate several of his perceived political foes, including ex-FBI director James Comey. The U.S. Labor Department is investigating a Wisconsin company for allegedly hiring 31 children for dangerous jobs, and Marvel’s “Wakanda Forever” stormed the box office on its opening weekend, raking in about $180 million globally.
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Former FBI Director James Comey on Wednesday defended the bureau's investigation into ties between Russia and the 2016 Trump campaign. He appeared virtually before the Senate Judiciary Committee and testified the probe was done by the book and was appropriate. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
The former FBI director testified about the origins of the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Former FBI director James Comey has accepted an invitation from Senate Republicans to testify about the origins of what became special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into the 2016 election. Vox politics and policy reporter Li Zhou spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about what Republicans want to learn from Comey, as well as current FBI Director Chris Wray's testimony on Russian meddling in the 2020 election.
Comey will testify about his involvement in the origins of the FBI's Russia investigation.
There are indicators suggesting the Justice Department's investigation into the origins of the FBI's 2016 probe of election meddling and Russian ties to Trump campaign members is in its final phase. Federal prosecutor John Durham is leading the effort. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
Former FBI deputy assistant director Peter Strzok says he and others are aware of classified information that could hurt the 2020 Trump campaign if it became public. Strzok led the FBI's 2016 investigation into Russian election interference before he was ousted. His new book, "Compromised: Counterintelligence and the Threat of Donald J. Trump" details his time at the FBI and his concerns about what the U.S. currently faces. He joined CBSN to discuss.
This week we sat down with Former FBI Director James Comey and former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb.
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on James Comey's input on the Justice Department handling of the Russia investigation, colleges struggling with COVID-19 surges on campus, and Gottlieb defending the FDA from Trump allegations of political influence.
Former FBI Director James Comey says he has not been contacted by the U.S. attorney reviewing the Justice Department's handling of the Russia investigation.
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Former FBI Director James Comey and Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb sat down with Margaret Brennan
Comey said he is "not worried at all" about the investigation spearheaded by U.S. Attorney John Durham.