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As the countdown begins for James Comey's highly-anticipated congressional hearing Thursday, sources tell ABC News that the former President Trump and repeated encounters that made him uneasy. Comey's interactions with Trump have come under intense scrutiny since his firing last month, causing some lawmakers to question whether it was related to the ongoing FBI investigation into alleged Russian meddling during the 2016 presidential election. Among the Senate Intelligence Committee's primary inquiry will be to as

President FBI director nominee is receiving support from some notable Trump critics. Trump announced via Twitter this morning that his nominee is Christopher Wray, a lawyer who was nominated by President George W.

As President Jeff Sessions has reportedly borne the brunt of his criticism in private meetings. The situation between Trump and Sessions has declined to the point that Sessions recently offered to tender his resignation from his Department of Justice post, not even six months into his tenure, sources told ABC News. Here is a look at the relationship between Trump and Sessions and the actions that have influenced its decline: Sessions formally endorsed Trump's candidacy for the Republican presidential nominatio

Here is the full text of the prepared remarks that former FBI director James Comey will deliver when he testifies in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday. This statement was released in full today by the committee. James B. Comey June 8, 2017 Chairman Burr, Ranking Member Warner, Members of the Committee. Thank you for inviting me to appear before you today.

In a sweeping opening statement released ahead of his testimony to the Senate Intelligence Committee, former FBI Director James Comey detailed a series of interactions with Donald Trump in which he says the president left him feeling uncomfortable and "concerned," pressed him for "loyalty," pushed him to clear the president's name and drop the investigation into former national security adviser Michael Flynn. In the statement, Comey painted a cringe-worthy portrait of his meetings and calls with the newly-minted commander-in-chief -- closed-door meetings, private dinners and phone calls in w

Most popular on bostonglobe.com Based on what you've read recently, you might be interested in theses stories WASHINGTON — Fired FBI Director James Comey said President Donald Trump told him at the White House ‘‘I need loyalty, I expect loyalty'’ in their private White House dinner conversation in January, according to written testimony prepared by Comey. Marc Kasowitz, Trump’s attorney, said in a statement that the president “is pleased that Mr.

Most popular on bostonglobe.com Based on what you've read recently, you might be interested in theses stories Former FBI director James Comey will testify President Trump pressured him for loyalty and to drop investigations into Michael Flynn.

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Most popular on bostonglobe.com Based on what you've read recently, you might be interested in theses stories Former FBI director James Comey will testify President Trump pressured him for loyalty and to drop investigations into Michael Flynn.