Trump’s wiretapping claims come amid continued scrutiny over Trump associates’ communications with Russian officials during the 2016 campaign. On Friday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said he will address lawmakers’ questions about his communications with Russia’s ambassador last year. All nine Democratic senators on the Senate Judiciary Committee have asked committee chair Chuck Grassley to bring Sessions back for another hearing, amid allegations he lied under oath in his first testimony. The Wall Street Journal is reporting Sessions used his own campaign funds for the trip to the Republican National Convention, where he spoke with the Russian ambassador. Sessions has recused himself from the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential campaign. The Washington Post reports Trump was furious that Sessions recused himself. On Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a confirmation hearing for Rod Rosenstein for deputy attorney general, who, if confirmed, would take over the investigation into Russian interference in the U.S. election and any links between Russian officials and Trump’s associates. We’ll have more on Trump, Russia and the wiretapping claims later in the broadcast.
White House Under Continued Scrutiny over Communications with Russian Officials
HeadlineMar 06, 2017
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