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 New Russian ambassador has 'warm' meeting with TrumpRussia’s newly installed ambassador to Washington, Anatoly Antonov, says he had a warm and constructive meeting with the President. Trump orders Russia to close San Francisco consulateTrump administration orders Russia to shutter consulate following Russia's order that the U.S. cut its diplomatic personnel in Russia. Watch: Trump 'thanks' Putin for deporting diplomatsTrump unfazed by Putin ordering U.S. diplomats to leave, says he was planning to cut payroll anyway. Trump signs Russia sanctions, but still denounces themTrump signs bill imposing new sanctions on Russia, but says it “seriously flawed”. Putin to expel hundreds of American diplomatsRussian President orders United States to cut 755 diplomatic staff in Russia, in response to new sanctions against his country. Kushner: I did not collude with RussiaTrump's son-in-law says the documents he provided to the Senate will show he did not collude with Russia during presidential campaign. Congress to approve new sanctions on Russia and IranCongress poised to approve tough new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea this week after reaching compromise with the White House.Kushner, Trump Jr. to testify before SenateJared Kushner to appear before Senate Intelligence Committee. Trump Jr. will testify before Senate Judiciary Committee. Trump Jr. allowed to testify about meeting with Russian lawyerSpecial Counsel reportedly has “no problem” with Trump's son testifying publicly about his controversial meeting with Russian lawyer. 'My son is a wonderful young man'President Trump downplays his son's meeting with Russian lawyer, says anyone would have attended such a meeting. Trump unaware of son's meeting with Russian lawyerTrump tells Reuters he was unaware of his son's meeting with a Russian lawyer who reportedly provided damaging information on Clinton. Justice Department to look at Trump Jr.'s emailsOfficial says Special Counsel's investigators plan to examine meeting and email exchanges disclosed by Trump's son as part of Russia probe.Trump applauds son's transparencyPresident Trump praises his son, Donald Trump Jr., who released email conversations in which he set up meeting with Russian attorney.Trump's son willing to speak to SenateDonald Trump Jr. says he would be “happy” to speak to Senate Intelligence Committee about his meeting with Kremlin-linked Russian lawyer.Report: Trump Jr. was promised damaging info on ClintonOfficials tell NY Times Trump’s eldest son was promised damaging information about Clinton before meeting Russian lawyer.Report: Trump's son met Kremlin-linked lawyer during campaignNew York Times: Trump's son and son-in-law met a Russian lawyer with connections to the Kremlin after Trump clinched Republican nomination.Trump confronts Putin about election meddlingU.S. President confronts Russian counterpart about Moscow's election meddling. Putin denies involvement. U.S. and Russia agree on Syria ceasefireUnited States and Russia reach agreement on a ceasefire in southwest Syria. Russia promises 'proportionate' response to U.S. strike in SyriaRussian Foreign Minister says his country will respond in proportion if the U.S. takes military action to prevent Syria chemical attack. Tillerson, Lavrov discuss SyriaRussian Foreign Minister speaks with Secretary of State, urges him to prevent "provocations" against Syrian government forces.Report: Russia to recall ambassador from WashingtonReports say Russia recalling Ambassador Sergey Kislyak, a focal point in the FBI probe into Russia’s election meddling. Spicer: We preserve the right of self-defenseWhite House spokesman responds to Russian threats, stresses the U.S. is committed to its self-defense.Did Trump acknowledge he's being investigated?Trump appears to acknowledge on Twitter that he is under investigation in Russia case, his lawyers clarify he didn't. Pence hires outside attorney to handle Russia probeU.S. VP hires outside attorney to help handle inquiries relating to investigation into ties between the Trump campaign and Russia.Senate votes in favor of sanctions on RussiaSenate votes in favor of bill barring Trump from unilaterally easing sanctions on Moscow. Report: Trump investigated for obstruction of justiceOfficials say Robert Mueller, special counsel overseeing Russia investigation, examining whether Trump attempted to obstruct justice. Sessions: Claims of collusion with Russia a 'detestable lie'Attorney General rejects claims he colluded with the Russian government during the 2016 presidential election. Sessions to testify before SenateAttorney General to testify before Senate Intelligence Committee regarding his meetings with Russian officials. 'Comey improperly leaked privileged communications'Trump’s lawyer disputes key details of former FBI Director’s congressional testimony. Trump feels 'vindicated' after Comey testimonyTrump's lawyer welcomes release of former FBI Director testimony about past conversations between the two. McCain: Putin a bigger threat than ISISSenator John McCain warns that Russian President is a "premier and most important threat".Report: FBI probing Kushner meetings with RussiansTrump's son-in-law under FBI scrutiny in Russia investigation, but is not suspected of any crime. Trump: Special counsel 'hurts our country'President Trump denounces special counsel investigation into alleged links between his campaign and Russia.Former FBI Director to oversee Russia probeJustice Department appoints Robert Mueller to oversee investigation into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election. Officials: Trump disclosure endangered spy inside ISISAmerican officials say the life of a spy placed inside ISIS is at risk after Trump disclosed classified information to Russia. Watch: 'The Washington Post story didn't happen'Trump’s National Security Adviser makes clear that reports that Trump revealed classified information to Russia is false.Report: Trump revealed classified information to RussiaOfficials claim Trump revealed highly classified information on ISIS to the Russian foreign minister and ambassador.Trump: No collusion between me and RussiaPresident Trump insists Democrats are fabricating claims there was collusion between his presidential campaign and Russia. Senate demands documents from FlynnSenate Intelligence Committee subpoenas former national security adviser for documents on Russia. Trump: Yates said nothing but old newsTrump dismisses testimonies of former acting Attorney General and former Director of National Intelligence on Russia. Former acting A-G says she warned about FlynnFormer acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates says she warned the White House that Michael Flynn could have been blackmailed by Russia. FBI, NSA chiefs to testify on RussiaHouse Intelligence Committee invites heads of FBI and NSA to appear at hearings on alleged Russian meddling in 2016 election. Haley: 'No question' Russia interfered in electionAmbassador Haley says Trump would support action against the Kremlin over interference in presidential election. Report: Trump met Russian ambassador during campaignReport says Trump met Russian Ambassador in April 2016, before he gave a speech on relations with Russia.Sessions: My answers on Russia were 'correct'Attorney General defends his answers about Russian contacts to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Two more Trump advisors spoke to Russian envoyTwo more members of Trump’s campaign reportedly spoke to Russian Ambassador at Republican diplomacy conference.Sessions won't take part in Russia probeAttorney General Jeff Sessions recuses himself from federal investigations into Russia’s interference in 2016 election. House committee to investigate Russia-Trump tiesHouse of Representatives intelligence committee to investigate allegations of collusion between Trump campaign and Russia. Flynn questioned by FBI shortly after taking officeOfficials say FBI agents interviewed Michael Flynn shortly after he took office as National Security Adviser. Trump and Putin speak, but do not mention sanctionsU.S. President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart speak for the first time since Trump was sworn in. Report: Trump wants to meet Putin firstBritish newspaper reports that President-elect planning to meet Russian President in Iceland after he takes office. Trump accepts intelligence assessment on Russian hackingTrump's chief of staff says he accepts intelligence conclusion that Russia engaged in cyber attacks during the presidential election. 'Strong evidence' that Russia disrupted presidential electionU.S. spy chiefs insist they have strong evidence that Russia mounted an “unprecedented bid” to disrupt the presidential election. Russia: Kerry's speech doesn't help peaceRussia's Foreign Ministry wonders why Kerry didn't raise his concerns about Israel-PA peace until weeks before the end of his term. Trump on Russia: Time to move onPresident-elect reacts to Obama’s new sanctions against Russia, says the U.S. needs to “move on to bigger and better things”. Obama to sanction Russia over 'election meddling'Obama administration to announce a series of sanctions against Russia for meddling in the presidential election. Trump and Putin agree to normalize tiesPresident-elect speaks with Russian President and the two agree to work to improve strained ties. |
