Acting FBI Director Contradicts White House in Testimony to Senate Intelligence Committee
Andrew McCabe also assured the committee that he would not inform the president of ongoing investigations into Russia's influence over the election.
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More Trouble for Trump: Congressional Probes Drive Down Presidential Approval
Research suggests that, if the focus of the Russia scandal now shifts to congressional hearings, the president's already-low approval numbers will drop even further.
Officials Say James Comey Asked the DOJ for More Funding for Russia Investigation; DOJ Denies Claim
Members of Congress from across the aisle were troubled by the timing of Comey's dismissal.
Scott Gottlieb Confirmed as Head of the FDA
Gottlieb is a partner at a venture capital firm, New Enterprise Associates, which invests in drugs that may come before the FDA for approval.
White House Fires FBI Director James Comey
The ousting follows news that Comey provided false information in his testimony to Congress about the agency's findings in the Hillary Clinton email investigation.
Comey Misstated Clinton Investigation Findings in Testimony to Congress, Sources Say
Sources say Clinton aide Huma Abedin was forwarding far fewer emails containing classified information to her husband, Anthony Weiner.
Party Nominations After Trump: This Could Be Just the Beginning of a New Age of Celebrity Candidates
Interviews with political activists suggest they think it's time to reconsider just what sorts of candidates should be nominated for office.
Has Trump Killed Political Discourse in the Classroom?
Fearful of the potential for bitter debate around the president and his policies, school administrations around the country have resorted to shutting down student discourse.
Meet the Ordinary Americans Running for Congress in Response to Trump: Derrick Crowe
With the 2018 mid-terms still well over a year away, the field of congressional candidates is already becoming crowded with no-name insurgents. Pacific Standard spoke with a few of those novices about their decision to run.