The archive of all headlines from May 10, 2017, organized by time of publication.
President Trump has dismissed the director, James Comey, on the recommendation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions, said the White House spokesman, Sean Spicer.
White House releases statement saying president dismissed Comey ‘based on the clear recommendations’ of attorney general and deputy AG
In a statement, Trump says Comey's firing 'will mark a new beginning' for the FBI. The White House says the search for a new FBI director will begin immediately.SEE THE STORY Politics
President Trump has dismissed the director of the F.B.I., James B. Comey, on the recommendation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions. “It is essential that we find new leadership for the F.B.I. that restores public trust and confidence in its vital law enforcement mission,” Mr. Trump wrote in a letter to Mr. Comey.
Attorney general recommended the firing of Comey, who recently defended his decision to reveal Hillary Clinton’s emails 11 days before election
In a statement, Trump says Comey's firing 'will mark a new beginning' for the FBI. The White House says the search for a new FBI director will begin immediately.SEE THE STORY ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON
President Trump has fired the director of the F.B.I., James B. Comey, over his handling of the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s emails, the White House said.
Attorney general recommended the firing of Comey, who has been at the center of numerous political controversies since the 2016 US election
A White House statement says Comey's firing 'will mark a new beginning' for the FBI. A search for a new FBI director is expected to begin immediately.SEE THE STORY Politics
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Attorney general recommended the firing of Comey, who has been at the center of numerous political controversies since the 2016 US election
The abrupt firing came as the FBI investigates whether any of Trump’s associates colluded with efforts by Russian intelligence agencies to influence the 2016 election.SEE THE STORY
James B. Comey, who is three years into a 10-year term, learned that he had been fired from news reports while addressing F.B.I. employees in Los Angeles. President Trump said it was essential to restore “public trust and confidence” in the bureau.
The abrupt firing came as the FBI investigates whether any of Trump’s associates colluded with efforts by Russian intelligence agencies to influence the 2016 election.
James B. Comey, who is three years into a 10-year term, learned that he had been fired from news reports while addressing F.B.I. employees in Los Angeles. President Trump said it was essential to restore “public trust and confidence” in the bureau.
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James B. Comey, who is three years into a 10-year term, learned that he had been fired from news reports while addressing F.B.I. employees in Los Angeles. President Trump said it was essential to restore “public trust and confidence” in the bureau.
Attorney general recommended firing of Comey, who has been at the center of political controversies, but Democrats point out role in investigating Russian links of president’s circle
US president cites Comey’s handling of Clinton email investigation, as ‘Nixonian’ move condemned by Democrats and civil society groups
US president cites Comey’s handling of Clinton email investigation, as ‘Nixonian’ move condemned by Democrats and civil society groups
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US president cites Comey’s handling of Clinton email investigation, as ‘Nixonian’ move condemned by Democrats and civil society groups
Trump had nothing but kind words for Comey when he revealed 11 days before the election that the investigation had been relaunched. But he eventually fired him.
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James B. Comey, who is three years into a 10-year term, learned that he had been fired from news reports while addressing F.B.I. employees in Los Angeles. President Trump said it was essential to restore “public trust and confidence” in the bureau.
James B. Comey, who is three years into a 10-year term, learned that he had been fired from news reports while addressing F.B.I. employees in Los Angeles. President Trump said it was essential to restore “public trust and confidence” in the bureau.
Trump had nothing but kind words for Comey when he revealed 11 days before the election that the investigation had been relaunched. But he eventually fired him. Trump fires FBI chief James Comey, citing handling of Clinton email investigation
The president, they said, acted on the recommendation of a career prosecutor with unimpeachable nonpartisan credentials, one who had been easily confirmed just weeks earlier. Kremlin says Comey firing ’nothing to do’ with Russia
James B. Comey, who is three years into a 10-year term, learned that he had been fired from news reports while addressing F.B.I. employees in Los Angeles. President Trump said it was essential to restore “public trust and confidence” in the bureau.
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James B. Comey, who is three years into a 10-year term, learned that he had been fired from news reports while addressing F.B.I. employees in Los Angeles. President Trump said it was essential to restore “public trust and confidence” in the bureau.
President Trump took to Twitter to defend his surprise firing of FBI Director James Comey, predicting he will eventually be praised for the move. Morning Reportlatest headlines Politics
President Trump took to Twitter to defend his surprise firing of FBI Director James Comey, predicting he will eventually be praised for the move. Watch live: Senate convenes for first time since Comey’s firing
President Trump took to Twitter to defend his surprise firing of FBI Director James Comey, predicting he will eventually be praised for the move. The Trump administration’s case for firing FBI Director Comey
James B. Comey, who is three years into a 10-year term, learned that he had been fired from news reports while addressing F.B.I. employees in Los Angeles. President Trump said it was essential to restore “public trust and confidence” in the bureau.
President Trump took to Twitter to defend his surprise firing of FBI Director James Comey, predicting he will eventually be praised for the move. Why Trump fired Comey
James B. Comey asked for the resources during a meeting last week with Rod Rosenstein, the deputy attorney general.
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Last week, James B. Comey asked the Justice Department for a significant increase in resources for the F.B.I.’s Russia investigation.He made the appeal to the deputy attorney general, who wrote the memo used to justify his firing.
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The officials say Comey told lawmakers he had made the request to Rod Rosenstein, the deputy attorney general. The Justice Department is denying that Comey asked for more resources. White House spins a narrative of strength and decisive action
The officials say Comey told lawmakers he had made the request to Rod Rosenstein, the deputy attorney general. The Justice Department is denying that Comey asked for more resources. Calls grow for an independent special prosecutor to investigate Trump campaign ties to Russia
The officials say Comey told lawmakers he had made the request to Rod Rosenstein, the deputy attorney general. The Justice Department is denying that Comey asked for more resources. Watch live: White House news briefing with Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders
The officials say Comey told lawmakers he had made the request to Rod Rosenstein, the deputy attorney general. The Justice Department is denying that Comey asked for more resources. Five candidates under consideration for acting FBI director
Last week, James B. Comey asked the Justice Department for a significant increase in resources for the F.B.I.’s Russia investigation.He made the appeal to the deputy attorney general, who wrote the memo used to justify his firing.
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