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Trump Blasts Comey's 'Leaks' as 'Totally Illegal,' 'Cowardly'

Also says ex-FBI director's leaks 'far more prevalent than anyone ever thought possible'

(Newser) - President Trump again referred to James Comey's "leaks" in Sunday's Twitterstorm, part of which went thusly: "I believe the James Comey leaks will be far more prevalent than anyone ever thought possible. Totally illegal? Very 'cowardly!'" Testifying before the Senate Intelligence Committee, the...

Next Up on Senate Hot Seat: Jeff Sessions

On the heels of Comey, AG will testify on Tuesday about contact with Russians

(Newser) - Change of scheduling for Jeff Sessions on Tuesday: Instead of testifying before House and Senate panels in charge of the Justice Department's budget, the attorney general will follow in James Comey's recent footsteps and testify in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee on his contact with Russians, reports...

Here's How Many People Watched Comey Testify on TV

'Washington's Super Bowl' didn't disappoint

(Newser) - A whole lot of people watched James Comey call President Trump a liar while testifying in front of Congress on Thursday, the Los Angeles Times reports. According to Nielsen estimates, 20 million viewers tuned in to watch the former FBI director on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, ABC, CBS, NBC, and...

Trump '100%' Willing to Testify Under Oath on Comey

He's accused Comey of lying during Thursday's testimony, a felony

(Newser) - President Trump says he's "100%" willing to refute James Comey's testimony under oath, the Hill reports. According to CNN , Trump—taking a few questions from reporters during a joint press conference with the Romanian president Friday—denied asking the former FBI director to end the investigation into...

What Newspaper Editorials Are Saying About Comey

'Serious and disturbing allegations' or just petty revenge?

(Newser) - President Trump may feel he's vindicated after James Comey's testimony, but opinion outside the White House is not so clear cut. Here's a sample of editorials on the subject:
  • Washington Post : Comey "painted a picture of a president grossly abusing his executive authority," write the
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Trump on Comey: 'Total and Complete Vindication'

President breaks his silence on Twitter

(Newser) - President Trump restrained himself from live-tweeting during James Comey's testimony on Thursday, but he's starting early on Friday. "Despite so many false statements and lies, total and complete vindication...and WOW, Comey is a leaker!" Trump tweeted just after 6am EDT. The latter part refers to...

Trump Lawyer Attacks Comey&#39;s Testimony
Trump Lawyer: Comey
Not Truthful in Testimony
the rundown
Jun 8, 2017 3:42 PM CDT

Trump Lawyer: Comey Not Truthful in Testimony

Says Trump never asked Comey to stop investigating anyone

(Newser) - The White House has responded to James Comey's blockbuster testimony in the form of a statement from President Trump's lawyer, Marc Kasowitz, USA Today reports. The statement essentially accuses the former FBI director of lying during key points of his testimony. Kasowitz says Trump "never in form...

White House Issues Unusual Rebuttal About Trump

'The president is not a liar'

(Newser) - James Comey's testimony before a Senate panel on Thursday prompted a notable rebuttal from the White House. “I can definitively say the president is not a liar,” spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said, per the Hill . "I think it is frankly insulting that question would be asked....

Comey: 'I Was Honestly Concerned' Trump Might Lie

Former FBI chief's testimony wraps up

(Newser) - The highly anticipated testimony of James Comey is now in the books: The former FBI chief was grilled by the Senate Intelligence Committee for about two and a half hours on Thursday. They now repeat the process, but behind closed doors. At one point, Comey accused the White House of...

Comey Admits Orchestrating Leak of His Memo to Press

He asked a friend to go to a reporter

(Newser) - One of the more interesting nuggets to emerge from James Comey's congressional testimony on Thursday is that he asked a friend to leak information about one of his Trump memos to the press. The move came after Comey had been fired and after President Trump had tweeted that Comey...

Comey Ally: Opening Statement Is &#39;Shocking&#39;
Comey Ally: Opening
Statement Is 'Shocking'
THE RUNDOWN
Jun 8, 2017 6:21 AM CDT

Comey Ally: Opening Statement Is 'Shocking'

But one analysis explains why the White House and Republicans are relieved

(Newser) - James Comey's Thursday testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee is expected to have dramatic moments—but the drama began early with the release of prepared remarks Wednesday detailing private meetings with President Trump. At the Lawfare blog, Comey ally Benjamin Wittes describes the written testimony as "the most...

Comey's Released Testimony Is 'Equivalent of the Nixon Tapes'

So says Obama's White House ethics lawyer

(Newser) - Former FBI Director James Comey's highly anticipated public testimony in front of the Senate is set for Thursday, but a transcript of his prepared remarks was released Wednesday . Vice reports the document raises a number of possible questions senators could ask Comey, including: "Were these one-on-one conversations with...

For Bars in DC, Comey Hearings Are the Super Bowl

Russian vodka specials, anyone?

(Newser) - In a region where many watch politics more feverishly than sports, some DC bars are opting to open as early as 9am Thursday to screen former FBI Director James Comey’s testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee. WTOP has a full list of venues open to viewers, such as Shaw’...

Comey to Congress: Trump Told Him 'I Need Loyalty'

Transcript of Comey's prepared remarks released

(Newser) - Former FBI Director James Comey will say in his opening statement to a congressional hearing that President Trump told him, "I need loyalty. I expect loyalty" during a January dinner, the AP reports. Comey is set to testify before the Senate Intelligence committee Thursday. His prepared statement was released...

Comey &#39;Didn&#39;t Want to Be Left Alone With Trump&#39;
Comey 'Didn't Want to Be
Left Alone With Trump'
THE RUNDOWN
Jun 7, 2017 6:29 AM CDT

Comey 'Didn't Want to Be Left Alone With Trump'

Trump 'ready for a fight' as hearing approaches

(Newser) - With James Comey's much-anticipated testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee approaching, insiders say President Trump is getting ready for a fight. The former FBI chief's testimony begins Thursday morning, and Trump associates say the president is likely to be watching closely and tweeting furiously, reports the Washington Post...

Trump Won't Try to Stop Comey's Testimony

President won't invoke executive privilege on Thursday

(Newser) - The nation will get to hear James Comey testify this week. A White House spokesperson said Monday that President Trump won't try to invoke executive privilege to keep the FBI chief he fired from appearing before a Senate panel on Thursday, reports the Washington Post . The Senate Intelligence Committee...

It's Possible Trump Could Block Comey Testimony

Welcome to the 'fuzzy' world of executive privilege

(Newser) - Don't be shocked if James Comey doesn't testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee next Thursday, as scheduled. Comey is sure to be asked about his conversations with President Trump, particularly as they relate to Michael Flynn , as part of an investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election,...

Rubio Doesn't Get the Shock Over Trump

'People got what they voted for'

(Newser) - Surprised by the week the White House has had? Sen. Marco Rubio isn't, and doesn't quite get why you are. During a Sunday interview on Face the Nation, he reminds Americans they "got what they voted for," noting that Trump's White House is not much...

Comey to Testify Before Senate Intel Committee

Former FBI director has agreed to testify in an open setting

(Newser) - Former FBI Director James Comey has agreed to testify before the Senate intelligence committee after Memorial Day, the AP reports. The committee's chairman, Sen. Richard Burr, and the ranking Democrat, Sen. Mark Warner, announced Friday that Comey will testify in an open setting before the committee. The date of...

Russia Investigation Looking at Sr. White House Official: Report

And Trump told Russian officials firing Comey took a 'great pressure' off him

(Newser) - President Trump told Russian officials that firing James Comey took a "great pressure" off him in regard to the ongoing investigation into his campaign's possible collusion with Russia, the New York Times reports. He also told Russian officials the former FBI director was "crazy, a real nut...

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