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The conversations, discovered during intelligence intercepts, alarmed the Obama White House so much that there was a "five alarm fire" regarding Flynn, and the Obama administration limited sharing of information with him during the transition when he was penciled in for National Security Advisor.
The White House document that contained Trump's comments was based on notes taken from inside the Oval Office and has been circulated as the official account of the meeting.
"Comey's father used some very strong words to describe the Federal Bureau of Investigation director's dismissal and did not hide his own distaste for the President saying", Oh my God, I think he should be impeached immediately - yesterday.
Lieu said it doesn't matter what the FBI or Congressional investigations into Trump's ties to Russian Federation find, "the President committed a federal of crime of trying to obstruct or even influence that investigation". Though the story has evolved over the last few days, Mr. Trump has said that "very strong recommendation from the Deputy Attorney General" played a role in his decision to terminate Comey. Comey also reportedly filed a memo after a February 14 White House meeting in which he claimed that Trump asked him to end the FBI's investigation into former national security adviser Michael Flynn.
Comey turned down an invitation to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Spicer saying in this, and I quote, "As the president has stated before, a thorough investigation will confirm that there was no collusion between the campaign and any foreign entity".
The developments were a blow to White House efforts to tamp down interest in the Russian Federation investigation as Mr Trump and his staff boarded Air Force One for Saudi Arabia - the first stop on his first foreign trip as President.
The president's move came days after Comey testified in Capitol Hill about the FBI's investigation into Russia's meddling into the USA elections and a possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Moscow. Those, of course, the words of Sean Spicer.
Melania Trump skips headscarf as she arrives in Saudi Arabia
Trump waved from the doorway after Air Force One touched down and before descending the staircase with first lady Melania Trump. He declared Trump was being honoured for "his quest to enhance security and stability in the region and around the world".
"By grandstanding and politicizing the investigation into Russia's actions, James Comey created unnecessary pressure on our ability to engage and negotiate with Russian Federation", said Spicer in a statement to the Times regarding its story.
Chaffetz, who announced Thursday he was leaving Congress at the end of June, has requested Comey's memos, along with the Senate Judiciary Committee.
CNN reported on Friday that the Obama administration found Russian officials bragging in conversations during the presidential campaign that they had cultivated a strong relationship with Flynn and believed they could use him to influence Donald Trump and his team.
The White House has not denied the reports.
When asked about the Justice Department appointing Mueller as Special Counsel, the President deflected the question.
Democratic lawmakers have claimed ever since Comey's firing that Rosenstein's memo was used as a mere pretext to can the director.
That flies in the face of the White House's public insistence that Comey's dismissal was not linked to his ongoing investigation.
Bayern Munich induct retiring Lahm into Hall of Fame
Alonso started his career in his native Spain with Real Sociedad but hit the big time with a move to Liverpool. All the major success that Germany accomplished couldn't be imagined without a fantastic left back.
Harden, James top All-NBA team; George, Hayward shut out Cleveland's LeBron James made the All-NBA first team for a record-tying 11th time, matching Kobe Bryant and Karl Malone. Jokic was a creative playmaking center for a Denver team that ranked behind just Golden State and Houston in scoring.
NKorea vows to strengthen nukes as US increases pressure
The launch came a week after North Korea successfully tested a new midrange missile that it said could carry a heavy nuclear warhead.
US sanctions 8 Venezuelan Supreme Court judges The government and the opposition have accused each other of sending armed groups to sow violence in the protests. Trump's administration has repeatedly raised concerns that Maduro is moving toward one-party, authoritarian rule.
Florida woman awarded $100000 for Starbucks coffee burns
She accepted a Venti size cup of Pike's Place coffee, and as she attempted to hand it to her passenger, the cup's lid popped off. A U.S. woman has been awarded more than $100,000 (£77,000) after being severely scalded by a cup of Starbucks coffee.
Buffett says AHCA is tax cut for the rich Yet Buffett and Munger stood by Wells Fargo and other Berkshire investments, including United Airlines and Coca-Cola. When Warren Buffett was asked why he's not buying Amazon shares, the billionaire investor had a simple answer.
Venezuelan Protesters Burn National Guard Truck in Country's North
She said the sanctions are proof of "the United States authority and leadership in the destabilization of Venezuela". Trump may also seek Colombia's help stemming the flow of drugs into the US from Latin America.
Chelsea Manning Documentary Announced at Cannes
Previously known as Private Bradley Manning, the soldier now identifies as a woman and underwent gender transition while in jail. Manning's defence team is intent on protecting her, while the military is keen on keeping her release low-key.
Companies prepare for more ransomware attacks on Monday They should immediately update their Windows operating system and back up their data. The cyber attack has affected more than 200,000 victims in around 150 countries.
Flynn blocked military move Turkey opposed Saddled with steep legal bills, Flynn wanted to reconnect with old friends and talk about potential future business opportunities. Michael Ledeen, an associate of Flynn, told the website that the retired general was reluctant to join the Trump administration.
Tollywood actor Jayam Ravi makes Cannes 2017 red carpet debut with wife!
Talking about her character, she said: "It's not a straight-forward role where I follow the instructions of my director and act". She posed happily for the shutterbugs to make a long lasting impact on the global arena. "I'm usually happy around people".
New Laws In The UK And EU Further Restrict Tobacco Industry An estimated 700,000 premature deaths are caused each year, and cancer charities are backing the measures. The BBC reports that some have called the new standardized cartons "the ugliest color in the world".
Thunder's Kanter heading to US after detainment in Romania
Kanter has been an outspoken critic of Erdogan, who visited Washington this past week to meet with US President Donald Trump. Thunder forward Enes Kanter is spending at least a portion of his 25th birthday detained in a Romanian airport on Saturday.
Pence delivers commencement address at Grove College Paul Browne, a spokesperson for Notre Dame, told CNN that administrators are "not concerned" about the walkout. Sunday, just after the start of commencement.
Apple will reportedly reveal 3 updated MacBooks next month
The company will also update the 12-inch MacBook, the thin-and-light notebook Apple has been selling for a couple of years now. Some Apple fans think the company doesn't pay enough attention to its laptop lineup since it isn't a huge moneymaker.