The Republican head of the House Intelligence Committee has nixed a public hearing on Russia’s alleged involvement in the US election. The committee’s top Democrat has called the decision a mistake, as the chairman’s activities have come under scrutiny. Representative Devin Nunes (R-California) said Friday that he cancelled the public hearing in favor of a […]
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House Intelligence Committee member on the Russia-Trump investigation: ‘There is more than circumstantial evidence now’
Win McNamee/Getty Images The months-long investigation into potential ties between associates of President Donald Trump and Russia has taken several pivotal turns just this week. The ongoing, multi-pronged inquiry was confirmed by FBI Director James Comey during a congressional hearing on Monday. Until now, there has been no public acknowledgement from US lawmakers or the […]
US ex-intel chief Clapper believes Russia-Trump claims, despite ‘no evidence to his knowledge’
Former US Director of National Intelligence James Clapper has said on NBC’s ‘Meet the Press’ show that he is unaware of any evidence that the Russian government colluded with the Trump campaign during the US election, but still believes contacts existed. “We didn’t include evidence in our report that had any reflection of collusion between […]