Blackwater Founder Linked To Trump-Putin 'Back-Channel' Effort
Blackwater founder Erik Prince met with an unnamed Russian close to President Vladimir Putin, according to The Washington Post.
Political Scandals
As Long As No One Prosecutes Him, Michael Flynn Says He'll Testify
Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn says he'll testify about a possible Trump connection to Russia — as long as he doesn't get prosecuted.
NYT: Nunes Got Surveillance Claims From White House Officials
A new report says White House staff helped Rep. Devin Nunes view the classified reports behind claims of U.S. surveillance of President Trump's team.
Two 'Bridgegate' Officials Are Heading To Prison
Two former New Jersey officials will serve time in prison for orchestrating lane closures that led to a dayslong traffic jam in 2013.
Trump's Treasury Secretary Might Have 'Jokingly' Broken Ethics Rules
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said during an interview he wasn't allowed to endorse any movies he was invested in — then endorsed one anyway.
New Report Puts Michael Flynn's Foreign Ties Under More Scrutiny
Former national security adviser Michael Flynn denied that he planned to remove an enemy of Turkey's president from the U.S.
Paul Manafort Agrees To Interview On Russian Ties
Earlier this week, reports surfaced that said Trump's former campaign manager was working to push Russian interests.
'Vaping Congressman' Hunter Investigated For Misusing Campaign Money
Rep. Duncan Hunter paid back nearly $60,000 and said any misuse was accidental.
Manafort Back In Hot Seat Over Payments From Pro-Russian Party
New documents allegedly corroborate that former Trump campaign chief Paul Manafort took illegal payments from Ukraine's former pro-Russian president.
Fox News Contradicts Its Own Contributor On British-Spying Claims
Fox News walked back a network contributor's accusations that the Obama administration used a British spy agency to wiretap Donald Trump.
Congress Fails To Find Proof For Trump's Wiretapping Claims (Again)
A bipartisan statement from Senate Intelligence leaders said there are "no indications that Trump Tower was the subject of surveillance."
French Presidential Candidate's 'Fake Jobs' Under Formal Investigation
Conservative French presidential candidate François Fillon faces several charges of embezzlement.
Your Microwave Can't Spy On You ... Yet.
Microwaves don't make for good surveillance devices, but that could change if internet-connected smart microwaves catch on.
South Korea's President Has Been Booted From Office
In a ruling handed down Friday, South Korea's Constitutional Court upheld President Park Geun-hye's impeachment.
Sessions Defends His Answer About Not Meeting With Russians
The attorney general says he met with the Russian ambassador in his capacity as a senator, not as a Trump campaign surrogate.
As Indiana Gov., VP Pence Used Private Email For State Business
Vice President Mike Pence used a private email account for official business during his time as Indiana governor.
Trump's Son-In-Law, Ex-Adviser Met With Russian Envoy Amid Transition
Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, who is also his adviser, reportedly held previously undisclosed meetings with Russian officials.
Attorney General Sessions To Step Away From Trump-Russia Investigation
Jeff Sessions won't head the investigation into Trump's ties with Russia because he was part of Trump's campaign.
Another Trump Staffer Involved In Russia-Centered Scandal
A Ukrainian lawmaker said he and Trump's lawyer Michael Cohen discussed a way to let Russia lease Crimea.
Morgue Holding Body Of North Korean Leader's Half Brother Burglarized
Guards and armed security are now watching the morgue in Malaysia where Kim Jong-nam's body is reportedly being held.
Milo Yiannopoulos Loses CPAC Gig Over Pedophilia Comments
The Breitbart editor was disinvited from speaking at the conservative conference after an old video resurfaced.
Trump's New EPA Head Is In The Middle Of An Email Controversy
Scott Pruitt, Trump's pick to run the Environmental Protection Agency, was ordered to release his emails with fossil fuel companies.
Key Republican Asks For Another Trump-Related Investigation
Rep. Jason Chaffetz is asking for another probe into the Trump administration, this time related to leaks that ousted Michael Flynn.
Congress Could Investigate Trump's Taxes, But Republicans Won't Let It
Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee blocked an attempt to look at President Donald Trump's tax returns from the past 10 years.
Ethics Office Wants Conway Disciplined For 'Free Commercial'
Kellyanne Conway made remarks promoting Ivanka Trump merchandise, and the ethics office expects to see an investigation and disciplinary action.
French Presidential Hopeful Admits He Shouldn't Have Hired His Wife
François Fillon has apologized for giving his wife a government job but insists the position was legal and legitimate.
Romanians Continue To Protest, Seek Government Resignations Next
Romanians want their government to resign after it passed — then revoked — a law that would gave decriminalized corruption.
Anthony Weiner's Latest Sexting Scandal Could Land Him In Prison
Prosecutors are reportedly considering child pornography charges against Anthony Weiner after his latest sexting scandal.
Lawmaker Resigns After Apparently Mocking Women's March Protesters
Nebraska State Sen. Bill Kintner resigned from his position after facing major backlash for a retweet that seemingly mocked Women's March protesters.
Ethics Watchdogs Have A Problem With Trump's White House Website
Melania Trump's bio on the White House website was changed to omit the name of her jewelry line QVC used to sell.
