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Why Comey stood alone: Inside the FBI's announcement

10 years 2 months ago
FBI Director James Comey in recent weeks decided that when the bureau's investigation into Hillary Clinton was completed, he alone would make a public announcement on the findings of investigators, but the surprising orchestration was propelled in part by the political chaos over the last week.The result -- clearing Clinton while simultaneously upbraiding her for her conduct -- could help cement a legacy that shows skill in navigating some of the nation's biggest political controversies. Comey well understood, according to officials, his decision either way would influence the election.

Father and son fight FAA over weaponized drone

10 years 2 months ago
A Connecticut judge heard arguments on Wednesday over whether the constitutional rights of two men who equipped a drone with weapons and posted videos to YouTube will be violated if a federal agency were to investigate them.

Hill Republicans move to bar Clinton from getting classified info

10 years 2 months ago
FBI Director James Comey's scathing criticism of Hillary Clinton's handling of classified information gave new ammunition to congressional Republicans already critical of the Democratic nominee's private email use, and is now prompting an effort to ban her from any future top secret briefings.

Jill Stein: Clinton should be prosecuted

10 years 2 months ago
Likely Green Party nominee Jill Stein on Wednesday ridiculed Hillary Clinton for her use of a private email server while secretary of state, saying in a written statement that "all the elements necessary to prove a felony violation were found by the FBI investigation."

House Dems boo Sanders in contentious meeting

10 years 2 months ago
House Democrats roughed up Sen. Bernie Sanders in a closed-door session Wednesday after he deflected questions about when he would formally back Hillary Clinton for president, with a group of members booing him at one point, according to three Democrats who attended the meeting.

Clinton trashes Trump's business record

10 years 2 months ago
Hillary Clinton will spend Wednesday in Atlantic City, New Jersey, where Donald Trump developed casinos, in an effort to undercut what her aides are calling Trump's "fraudulent business history."
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