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Intel chiefs testify
Former CIA Director John Brennan told lawmakers Tuesday that the sheer volume of contacts between Trump campaign officials and Russians sparked concerns last year, and he set up a working group with other agencies to monitor those contacts. Two other top officials testified on the Hill. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Fmr. CIA chief on Russia
Former CIA Director John Brennan testified before the House Intelligence Committee on Tuesday, and said that Russia "brazenly" interfered during the 2016 presidential election. CBS News political director Steve Chaggaris joins CBSN with more on what this means for the Trump administration.
Russia influence analysis
Former CIA Director John Brennan testified on Capitol Hill about interactions between President Trump's campaign and Russian officials during the 2016 election. Politico's Kevin Robillard breaks down the hearing on CBSN.
Intel leaders on Russia
Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats and National Security Agency Director Mike Rogers are being questioned on Capitol Hill about investigations into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russian government. The Washington Post's Ed O'Keefe previews the hearings on CBSN.
Trump asked officials to defend him
President Trump tried to enlist top intelligence officials to refute the FBI investigation into possible Russian collusion. CBS News has learned the president separately contacted Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats and the director of the National Security Agency, Adm. Mike Rogers. Both men reportedly "refused to comply" with the request, according to the Washington Post. Nancy Cordes reports.
Comey hearing postponed
Former FBI Director James Comey wants to meet with special counsel Robert Mueller before he testifies publicly on the Russia investigation, and will not appear at a House hearing this week. Washington Post political reporter Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with more.
Flynn pleads the Fifth
Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn's lawyers informed the Senate Intelligence Committee that Flynn will not comply with its subpoena for information regarding his ties to Russia. It came as other associates of President Trump, including former campaign chairman Paul Manafort, handed over documents. Jeff Pegues reports.
Russia probe broadens
While President Trump is overseas, the White House is struggling with political problems at home. Officials face new disclosures about FBI Director James Comey's firing, as Mr. Trump reportedly bragged about his decision to Russian diplomats. Lawmakers will have a chance to ask Comey about his memos, now that he's agreed to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee. Nancy Cordes reports.
New poll on Trump's handling of FBI probe
Overall, Americans disapprove of how the President is handling all things related to the FBI and Russia investigation. CBS News Elections Director Anthony Salvanto reveals findings from the latest Nation Tracker poll, in partnership with YouGov.
Mueller's impact on Russia probe
CBS News Chief Legal Correspondent Jan Crawford and CBS News Justice and Homeland Security Correspondent Jeff Pegues break down the appointment of special counsel Bob Mueller.
Sen. Rubio on Russia meeting notes
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, says he has encouraged the White House to make notes from the President's meeting with Russia available to Congressional committees. "That has not happened," Rubio notes.
Trump's first overseas trip begins
Two damaging reports come out shortly after President Trump leaves the U.S. for his first overseas trip as president. Both reports are connected to the investigations into Russian interference in the last presidential election. Errol Barnett reports.
Comey's concerns
TIME's Zeke Miller breaks down the relationship between President Donald Trump and former FBI Director James Comey during an investigation into the Trump campaign's possible ties to Russia.
Trump campaign and Russia
Sources tell CBS News a relationship between Russia and the Trump campaign developed long before the election. The U.S. intelligence community became especially concerned that sensitive information being provided to the transition team could be passed on to the Russians. Jeff Pegues reports.
Trump team contacts with Russia?
Investigators are looking into how long the Trump campaign may have been in contact with Russia. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to discuss.
Undisclosed contacts
The Trump campaign allegedly had 18 undisclosed contacts with Russians during the 2016 campaign, Reuters reports. Reporter Ned Page, who broke the news, joins CBSN with details from his exclusive report.
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Special counsel insight
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein gave former FBI Director Robert Mueller broad powers to investigate Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election and whether there was any collusion with President Trump's associates. Jan Crawford speaks to the last man to hold that power.
Russia investigation
A former U.S. government official tells CBS News, "you could see the hallmarks throughout," including conversations picked up by electronic intercepts. Jeff Pegues reports.
Trump denies accusations
President Trump denied that he tried to shut down the FBI investigation into whether his campaign colluded with Russia to influence the election. Mr. Trump called the investigation "ridiculous" and said it "hurts our country terribly." Margaret Brennan reports.
Special counsel's role
The Justice Department has appointed former FBI Director Robert Mueller to lead the investigation into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 election. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss Mueller's scope of power in the probe.
Special counsel impact
The New York Daily News' Washington bureau chief, Cameron Joseph, joins CBSN with more details on the reaction of the Trump administration to the appointment of a special counsel to lead the Russia investigation.
Reaction to Mueller
President Trump tweeted about the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election, calling it a "witch hunt." Politico's Gabe Debenedetti has the latest on the White House's response following the appointment of a special counsel.
Trump-Russia contacts?
Reuters reporter Ned Parker joins CBSN with details of his exclusive report that the Trump campaign had contact with Russian officials or people close to Russian President Vladimir Putin in at least 18 instances.
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