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Durham Probe May 19, 2022

Special Counsel John Durham's prosecution of Michael Sussmann: Everything you need to know

The trial of former Clinton campaign lawyer Michael Sussmann, the first during Special Counsel John Durham鈥檚 yearslong investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia probe, is set to begin Monday morning.

Durham Probe May 19, 2022

Baker says FBI investigated Sussmann claims of Trump, Russian bank connection: 'There was nothing there'

The FBI found "nothing there" after investigating Michael Sussmann's allegations of communications between the Trump Organization and a Russian bank, former FBI general counsel testified Thursday.

Durham Probe May 19, 2022

Durham-Sussmann trial: Baker briefed Comey, McCabe on alleged covert communications between Trump Org, Russia

WASHINGTON, D.C.鈥� Former FBI General Counsel James Baker on Thursday testified that he briefed then-FBI Director James Comey and Deputy Director Andy McCabe on allegations brought to him by Clinton campaign lawyer Michael Sussmann in September 2016 claiming a covert communications channel between the Trump Organization and a Kremlin-linked bank and confirmed that the FBI was 鈥渁lready conducting an investigation鈥� into possible ties between Russia and then-candidate Donald Trump at the time of the Sussmann meeting.

Durham Probe May 19, 2022

Judge denies defense motion for mistrial; Sussmann testimony possible

The federal judge presiding over the case of Michael Sussmann denied the defense鈥檚 motion for a mistrial Thursday morning, as the defense left open the possibility for Sussmann to testify during trial.

Durham Probe May 19, 2022

Durham probe: Ex-FBI officials expected to take stand in Sussmann trial, as defense plans to argue a mistrial

James Baker, the former FBI general counsel, is expected to take the stand again in the trial of Michael Sussmann for continued questioning from Special Counsel John Durham鈥檚 team and the defense.

Durham Probe May 18, 2022

Durham-Sussmann trial: Judge 鈥榥ot inclined鈥� to declare mistrial, despite attempt from defense

WASHINGTON, D.C.鈥擠efense attorneys representing Michael Sussmann in the first trial stemming from Special Counsel John Durham鈥檚 investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia probe signaled they were contemplating moving for a mistrial鈥� a request the federal judge presiding over the case said Wednesday he was 鈥渘ot inclined鈥� to grant.

Durham Probe May 18, 2022

Sussmann-Durham trial: Marc Elias says he briefed Clinton campaign officials on Fusion GPS oppo against Trump

WASHINGTON, D.C.鈥擣ormer Clinton campaign lawyer Marc Elias testified for more than three hours on Wednesday as part of the trial of Michael Sussmann, confirming that he hired Fusion GPS to run opposition research for Hillary For America during the 2016 election cycle, and revealing that he would share 鈥渢he fruits of their work鈥� with senior Clinton campaign officials.

Durham Probe May 16, 2022

Jury selected in Durham-Sussmann trial: Opening arguments, testimony from Democratic lawyer Marc Elias to come

A jury was seated Monday in the trial of former Clinton attorney Michael Sussmann 鈥� the first trial stemming from Special Counsel John Durham鈥檚 years-long investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia probe.

Homeland Security May 12, 2022

Nina Jankowicz promoted Trump-Russia claims, urged government intervention for disinformation in 2020 book

The Biden administration's newly appointed disinformation czar claimed in a book she authored a few years ago that disinformation in the world "shakes the bedrock of democracy" and "can be deadly" as she encouraged government intervention.

Durham Probe April 29, 2022

Clinton campaign seeks to block Durham access to Perkins Coie documents

The committee for Hillary Clinton鈥檚 2016 presidential campaign is seeking to block Special Counsel John Durham from obtaining certain documents related to law firm Perkins Coie and its work with the campaign, the Democratic National Committee and opposition research firm Fusion GPS.

Media April 29, 2022

Slate writer submitted draft of 2016 story on Trump to Clinton-backed Fusion GPS for edits: Email

A writer for Slate submitted the draft of a story in 2016 about Donald Trump and Russia to members of Fusion GPS, the research firm hired by the Hillary Clinton campaign to investigate her Republican rival, asking them for edits.