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CBS News political contributor Bob Schieffer explains the parallels between the Trump/Comey crisis and Richard Nixon's Watergate scandal.
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CBS News political contributor Bob Schieffer explains the parallels between the Trump/Comey crisis and Richard Nixon's Watergate scandal.
In a Friday morning Twitter-storm, President Trump appeared to threaten former FBI Director James Comey about "tapes" of their conversations that could be leaked to the press. CBS News White House and foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues join CBSN to discuss the Comey firing timeline.
Gerald Seib, executive Washington editor and chief commentator for the Wall Street Journal, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss conflicting stories coming from President Trump and his own White House about the firing of former FBI Director James Comey. He also points to key lawmakers whose support is now crucial for the president.
During a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing Thursday, acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe contradicted many Trump administration talking points about why James Comey was fired. The hearing was supposed to focus on worldwide threats but was instead overshadowed by questions about the FBI shake-up. Nancy Cordes reports.
President Trump pressed former FBI Director James Comey for his "loyalty" days into his presidency. Sources tell CBS News Comey responded by saying he would be honest. After firing Comey, Mr. Trump called him a "showboat" while contradicting his own White House staff. Jeff Pegues reports.
President Trump contradicted key aides -- and Vice President Mike Pence -- with his explanation of why he fired FBI Director James Comey. Sean Sullivan of The Washington Post and Rachael Bade of Politico join "Red & Blue" to discuss.
"Late Show" host Stephen Colbert says James Comey's firing feels like Authoritarianism 101.
While White House staff and Vice President Mike Pence said President Trump took the recommendation to fire former FBI director James Comey from the Justice Department, Trump said he was going to fire Comey regardless. McClatchy White House reporter Franco Ordonez spoke with CBSN about the contradictions.
The White House's shifting storylines over the firing of FBI Director James Comey are putting unwanted pressure on Republicans to call for a special prosecutor. CBS chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to discuss what unites Democrats and Republicans - and what divides them.
White House rewrites the story of Comey's firing; 14-year-old to graduate from Texas Christian University
House Republicans are on the firing line at town hall meetings in their home districts. Over the past few weeks, constituents mostly complained about the plan to repeal and replace Obamacare. But then the story of James Comey's dismissal exploded. Dean Reynolds reports.
President Trump said, "Russia must be laughing up their sleeves watching as the U.S. tears itself apart over a Democrat excuse for losing the election." But the man running the FBI said it is taking the investigation very seriously. Jeff Pegues has more.
President Trump's "showboat" comment about James Comey drew instant pushback from the leaders of the Senate Intelligence Committee. Comey's firing has prompted a rare bipartisan agreement, but not about a special prosecutor. Nancy Cordes has more.
Andrew McCabe was sworn in as the FBI acting director shortly after President Trump fired James Comey.
President Trump said that he would have fired former FBI Director James Comey regardless of the advice he received from the leaders of the Justice Department. That contradicts the White House's original assertion that they persuaded Mr. Trump to fire Comey. Major Garrett reports.
James Comey addressed his dismissal in a letter to his staff. Political reporter Aaron Blake from The Washington Post provides CBSN with new information on his firing along with details on the fallout in Washington.
Deputy White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders held a press briefing and addressed the controversy surrounding the firing of FBI Director James Comey. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joined CBSN after the briefing.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) explains why some of her colleagues believe FBI Director James Comey's firing will lead to a constitutional crisis.
Speaking to the the Senate Intelligence Committee, acting FBI director Andrew McCabe said White House claims that James Comey had lost rank-and-file support were false.
CBS News' Nancy Cordes explains how the Democratic party is reacting to former FBI Director James Comey's dismissal.
CBS News' Margaret Brennan reports on the timeline of events leading up to President Trump's firing of FBI Director James Comey.
Republican Sen. Rand Paul supported ousting FBI director James Comey. He was the only "no" vote during Comey's 2013 confirmation. Paul joins "CBS This Morning" from the Capitol to discuss the fallout after Comey's removal and Sergey Lavrov's meeting with President Trump.
White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss FBI director James Comey's firing and address calls for a special prosecutor to investigate allegations of Russian interference in the U.S. election. Huckabee stands by her claim that rank-and-file staff of the FBI had lost confidence in Comey despite some bureau agents taking issue with the statement.
Acting FBI director Andrew McCabe is pushing agents to focus on their work despite the drama surrounding FBI director James Comey's firing. McCabe has taken over the investigation into the Trump campaign's potential ties to Russia. Jeff Pegues reports.
After the firing of FBI director James Comey, Democrats are demanding that a special prosecutor investigate any links between the Trump campaign and Russia. President Trump posted a video on Twitter that shows how Democrats had wanted Comey to go, but Democrats insist there are too many unanswered questions. Nancy Cordes reports.
Former Presidents George W. Bush and Joe Biden are attending the funeral for former Vice President Dick Cheney, who died at the age of 84.
Trump has endorsed a proposal to end Russia's war on Ukraine, but there's no indication yet that Kyiv will accept the terms, which seem to favor Moscow.
President Trump said Wednesday he has signed a bill that requires the Justice Department to release files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days.
The Trump administration is pushing to remove Kilmar Abrego Garcia from the U.S. ahead of his criminal trial on human smuggling charges next year.
Ghost guns that are 3D-printed are being made from plans readily available online, experts say.
The strikes have come amid a broader buildup of U.S. military forces in the Caribbean as the Trump administration continues to put pressure on Venezuela.
The September jobs report, which was delayed due to the government shutdown, comes amid a slowdown in hiring across the U.S.
Researchers recorded a record-breaking wind gust as Hurricane Melissa lashed the Caribbean in late October.
The drug trafficking suspect was turned over to the U.S. to face charges he trafficked large quantities of cocaine and fentanyl into the country.