What did Obama know about the Trump–Russia probe — and when did he know it?
Newly declassified documents show that former President Barack Obama was present for key meetings with top intelligence and national security officials that led to crucial steps in launching the Trump–Russia investigation.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe have released new documents tied to the FBI’s original Trump–Russia probe, known internally as “Crossfire Hurricane.”
President Trump has accused Obama of being the “ringleader” of the Russiagate narrative, an allegation the former president strongly denies.
“Out of respect for the office of the presidency, our office does not normally dignify the constant nonsense and misinformation flowing out of this White House with a response,” Obama spokesman Patrick Rodenbush said in a July statement. “But these claims are outrageous enough to merit one.”
Other headlines in today’s newsletter:
- Trump’s pick for UN aviation office has a history of donating to Democrats, Nikki Haley
- CDC official’s resignation letter includes pronouns and the phrase “pregnant people”
- FBI director calls Minneapolis school shooting “barbaric” domestic terrorism with anti-religious motives
- Gov. Kristi Noem hits back at FEMA critics, outlines her vision for the agency
- Blue states deflect blame in Trump probe after illegal immigrant trucker crash kills three in Florida
- JD Vance promotes Trump’s policy proposal in Georgia
- U.S. agencies distance themselves from Chinese-founded PDF software
- Trump brings new focus to Alaska as challenger prepares to face GOP Senate dissenter
- Navy accused of neglecting brain injuries among pilots in new House probe
- Chicago restaurant owner slams Democrat leaders over crime, says residents are “tired of the crime”
- Families of University of Idaho victims ask judge to block crime scene images
- Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears rebukes Spanberger plan to end Virginia’s ICE pact: “This is not hard”
- Myrtle Beach woman allegedly set up boyfriend for murder, mother says
