FBI’s McCabe, A Frequent Trump Target, Abruptly Leaves Post

By ERIC TUCKER and SADIE GURMAN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, a frequent target of aggressive criticism from President Donald Trump, abruptly stepped down from his position Monday ahead of his planned retirement this spring, people familiar with the decision said. A 22-year veteran of the FBI, McCabe has been publicly…

What If Trump Did Try To Fire Mueller? Why Does It Matter?

By TOM LoBIANCO, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump pushed back against reports that he ordered White House lawyer Don McGahn to fire special counsel Robert Mueller last June. “Fake news, folks. Fake news. Typical New York Times fake stories,” Trump retorted dismissively when asked about it by reporters at the World Economic Forum…

Trump ‘Looking Forward’ To Being Questioned Under Oath

By ERIC TUCKER and CHAD DAY, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump declared he’s “looking forward” to being questioned — under oath — in the special counsel’s probe of Russian election interference and Trump’s possible obstruction in the firing of the FBI director. Trump said he would be willing to answer questions under oath…

Senators Strike A Deal Re-Opening Government After 69 Hours

By ALAN FRAM, ANDREW TAYLOR and ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed a bill reopening the government late Monday, ending a 69-hour display of partisan dysfunction after Democrats reluctantly voted to temporarily pay for resumed operations. They relented in return for Republican assurances that the Senate will soon take up the…

With Senate Talks Falling Short, Shutdown Enters Workweek

By ALAN FRAM, ANDREW TAYLOR and ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown is set to sow more disruption and political peril Monday after the Senate inched closer but ultimately fell short of an agreement that would have reopened federal agencies before the beginning of the workweek. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and…