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President Donald Trump broke his silence on a special prosecutor looking into possible connections between his campaign and Russia. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Trump: Special Counsel Part of Biggest ‘Witch Hunt’ in U.S. History

By John T. Bennett
Posted May 18, 2017 at 9:13am
Virginia Rep. Barbara Comstock, seen here with House Speaker Paul D. Ryan last year, said she cannot defend the firing of FBI Director James B. Comey. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

White House Turmoil Ramps Pressure on Vulnerable Republicans

By Bridget Bowman
Posted May 18, 2017 at 5:05am
President Donald Trump exits Air Force One on Feb. 6 at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. On Friday, he leaves on a five-country swing amid several domestic scandals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ned T. Johnston via Wikimedia Commons)

Cloud of Scandals Follow Trump Overseas

By John T. Bennett
Posted May 18, 2017 at 5:04am
Former FBI Director Robert Mueller was appointed special counsel by the Justice Department on Wednesday to investigate alleged Russian interference in last year’s election. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Lawmakers Greet Mueller Appointment With Relief

By Joe Williams
Posted May 17, 2017 at 8:01pm
Former FBI Director Robert Mueller will oversee the investigation into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 election. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Robert Mueller Tapped as Special Counsel for Russia Probe

By Todd Ruger
Posted May 17, 2017 at 6:25pm
Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, right, seen here in 2013 with Virginia Rep. Robert W. Goodlatte on Capitol Hill, has been appointed special counsel for the Justice Department’s Russia investigation. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

How to Investigate an Administration: Breaking Down the 3 Independent Options

By Ryan Kelly
Posted May 17, 2017 at 6:24pm
From left, Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe, CIA Director Mike Pompeo, and Director of National Intelligence Daniel Coats, appear during a Senate (Select) Intelligence Committee hearing in Hart Building titled "World Wide Threats" on May 11, 2017. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Spy Work With Allies Could Chill After Trump Intel Spill

By Ryan Lucas
Posted May 17, 2017 at 3:20pm
 House Oversight Chairman Jason Chaffetz wants former FBI Director James Comey to come testify before the panel next week. Now if he can just find his phone number. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Jason Chaffetz Needs James Comey’s Phone Number

By Rema Rahman
Posted May 17, 2017 at 3:11pm
Intelligence Chairman Richard Burr, R-N.C., right, and ranking member Mark Warner, D-Va., conduct a Senate (Select) Intelligence Committee hearing in Hart Building titled “World Wide Threats” on May 11, 2017. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Republican Senators Seek Answers After Chaotic Week

By Joe Williams
Posted May 17, 2017 at 2:53pm
Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., prepares for the ACLI Capital Challenge 3 Mile Team Race in Anacostia Park on Wednesday. He was the first member to finish the overall race. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

ACLI Capital Challenge in Photos: Gallagher is First-Place Member, Cotton Close Behind

By Tom Williams
Posted May 17, 2017 at 1:05pm