At her confirmation hearing, the CT Supreme Court nominee spoke publicly for the first time about leaving the Trump-Russia investigation.
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Democratic lawmakers ask DOJ watchdog to investigate Barr, Durham
Democratic lawmakers, including Sen. Richard Blumenthal, are concerned that Durham’s probe is being used to influence the election.
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Dems seek to question Durham about his investigation of Russia probe
The request that Durham and other officials come in for interviews opens a new line of investigation by House Democrats into the conduct of the Trump administration.
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Democratic lawmakers insist Durham resign
Members of Connecticut’s congressional delegation are not among the lawmakers seeking the resignations of U.S. Attorney John Durham and Attorney General William Barr.
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Durham rejects ‘some conclusions’ of Horowitz report
Connecticut U.S. Attorney John Durham is conducting his own probe into how the Russia investigations were initiated.
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Escalation of Durham probe ratchets up political bickering
In his “investigation of the investigators,” CT U.S. Attorney John Durham now has the authority to convene a grand jury, issue subpoenas, and file criminal charges.
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CT Dems say Trump transcript shows House is right to pursue impeachment
A rough transcript of the president’s call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has CT lawmakers doubling down on impeachment inquiry.
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Durham faces tough job investigating Trump campaign investigators
In investigating the origins of the Russia probe, U.S. Attorney John Durham risks angering either the White House or the FBI.
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Conn. U.S. Attorney Durham conducting probe of FBI media leaks in Russia probe
WASHINGTON – Connecticut U.S. Attorney John Durham is investigating a former top FBI lawyer and possibly others in connection with media leaks from the agency’s initial probe of Russian interference in the 2016 election and possible collusion by then-candidate Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. Durham’s role in heading the leak investigation was revealed Tuesday, with the release of a letter to him from House Republicans seeking more information on his findings.
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Haspel confirmed as CIA director; Blumenthal, Murphy vote ‘no’
WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Thursday to confirm Gina Haspel as the first women to lead the Central Intelligence Agency, a move that was opposed by both Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Sen. Chris Murphy. The Connecticut senators said they were concerned about Haspel’s involvement in CIA torture sites.
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Senate easily confirms Durham for CT U.S. Attorney
WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed John Durham as Connecticut’s new U.S. Attorney on a unanimous vote late Thursday. “John Durham is a fierce, fair prosecutor,” Connecticut’s Democratic senators said.
