The archive of all headlines from May 12, 2017, organized by time of publication.
In Senate testimony, Andrew G. McCabe called the investigation into Russian election meddling “highly significant.”He also rejected the White House’s claim that James B. Comey, the former director, had lost the backing of F.B.I. agents.
Trump tells NBC's Lester Holt he planned to fire Comey even if his attorney general had not recommended his dismissal, contradicting his previous written statement. Acting FBI director defends Comey, insists Russia investigation unaffected by firing
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Comey 'enjoyed broad support within the FBI and still does,' said McCabe, a career FBI agent who became acting director by statute after Trump fired Comey. Trump: I was going to fire ’showboat’ Comey anyway
Trump’s comments, which contradicted previous White House statements, further fueled the political and legal furor in Washington over his unceremonious sacking of Comey. Acting FBI director defends Comey, insists Russia investigation unaffected by firing
President Trump said he was prepared to fire the F.B.I. director even before the suggestions from Justice Department officials. His recounting of events conflicted with those of his aides, as did testimony given Thursday by the new acting director of the F.B.I.
President Trump offered a new version of his decision, saying he was prepared to fire the F.B.I. director even before the suggestions from Justice Department officials. It was just the latest in a series of contradictory statements since the original account began to unravel on Wednesday.
Allegations of collusion between his advisers and Russian officials played into sacking of FBI director, Trump suggests in TV interview
Andrew McCabe’s testimony to the Senate Intelligence Committee counters assertions by President Trump that Comey’s tenure left the FBI “in turmoil.” Political turmoil mounts as Trump provides new account of when he decided to fire Comey
President Trump offered a new version of his decision, saying he was prepared to fire the F.B.I. director James B. Comey even before the suggestions from Justice Department officials. It was just the latest in a series of contradictory statements since the original account began to unravel on Wednesday.
Trump’s comments, which contradicted previous White House statements, further fueled the political and legal furor in Washington over his unceremonious sacking of Comey. Acting FBI director defends Comey and insists his firing won’t hobble the Russia investigation
Allegations of collusion between his advisers and Russian officials played into sacking of FBI director, Trump suggests in TV interview
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Allegations of collusion between his advisers and Russian officials played into sacking of FBI director, Trump suggests in TV interview
President Trump warned James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, against leaking anything negative about the president. He “better hope that there are no ‘tapes’ of our conversations,” Mr. Trump tweeted.He also said that he may cancel all future White House briefings.
Trump’s comments, which contradicted previous White House statements, further fueled the political and legal furor in Washington over his unceremonious sacking of Comey. Trump says Comey better hope there are no ’tapes’ of talks
President Trump warned James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, against leaking anything negative about the president. He “better hope that there are no ‘tapes’ of our conversations,” Mr. Trump tweeted.He also said that he may cancel all future White House briefings.
President’s tweet suggests he had been secretly taping White House meetings, after the New York Times reported that he demanded ‘loyalty’ from Comey
President Trump warned James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, against leaking anything negative about the president. He “better hope that there are no ‘tapes’ of our conversations,” Mr. Trump tweeted.He also said that he may cancel all future White House briefings.
Trump’s comments, which contradicted previous White House statements, further fueled the political and legal furor in Washington over his unceremonious sacking of Comey. Trump lawyers push back against Russia ties in letter
The corruption scandal that has roiled the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for several years will mark what could be its closing act Friday when a judge is scheduled to sentence former Sheriff Lee Baca.Celeste Fremon: The warning signs L.A. County missed when voters reelected Sheriff Lee Baca
Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca has been sentenced to three years in prison, marking an end to a corruption scandal that has roiled the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for several years. ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON
Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca has been sentenced to three years in prison, marking an end to a corruption scandal that has roiled the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for several years. BUSINESS
The hacking tool was leaked by a group calling itself the Shadow Brokers, which has been revealing stolen N.S.A. information online.The hack struck computers across a wide swath of Europe and Asia, and strained the public health system in Britain.
Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca has been sentenced to three years in prison, marking an end to a corruption scandal that has roiled the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for several years.
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Hackers using a tool stolen from the United States government conducted cyberattacks that aimed to blackmail computer users by seizing their data.A cybersecurity firm said it had recorded at least 45,000 attacks in as many as 74 countries.
More than 45,000 attacks recorded in countries including the UK, Russia, India and China may have originated with theft of ‘cyber weapons’ from the NSA
He told reporters outside the courthouse that he was in the right for actions he took in 2011 for which he will now serve a three-year prison term.
More than 45,000 attacks recorded in countries including the UK, Russia, India and China may have originated with theft of ‘cyber weapons’ from the NSA
Hackers using a tool stolen from the United States government conducted cyberattacks that aimed to blackmail computer users by seizing their data.A cybersecurity firm said it had recorded at least 45,000 attacks in as many as 74 countries.
Hackers using a tool stolen from the United States government conducted cyberattacks that aimed to blackmail computer users by seizing their data.A cybersecurity firm said it had recorded at least 45,000 attacks in as many as 74 countries.