Article snippet: Posted at 8:00 pm on May 18, 2017 by Susan Wright Everything’s fine, right? Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein confirmed to senators in a closed door meeting that the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election has morphed beyond just a counterintelligence investigation, and now includes a criminal investigation. It is believed that the news of memos kept by former FBI Director James Comey have necessitated a need for outside legal counsel for President Trump, and his advisers are pressing him to hire someone. From the New York Times: He may not have the luxury of moving slowly. Those in the Trump inner circle are recommending that he go outside of his usual counsel, as well as the White House counsel, and find an independent lawyer who has some experience in Washington. It appears Trump is trying to get back to the high point of his experience as Candidate Trump. It’s got to be better than the realities of the job. And much of this current nightmare for the president could have been avoided, had he kept his mouth shut… or deleted his Twitter account. Link to the full article to read more