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Giuliani said the office of Robert Mueller -- the special counsel who is leading the investigation -- plans to end the investigation by then, and had shared the timeline some two weeks ago. (Photo: AP)

Russia election meddling probe may end by September 1: Giuliani

Giuliani said he wants investigation over by that time so it does not affect Republicans chances in congressional mid-term elections in Nov.

21 May 2018 2:03 PM

Mueller also wants to know if Trump discussed with any campaign staff arranging a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Photo: AP)

Mueller has dozens of questions for Trump on Russia probe: report

The Times obtained list of questions it said Mueller's team read over the telephone to Trump's legal team, which compiled them into a list.

01 May 2018 1:51 PM

'I believe we've given them 1.4 million pages of documents and haven't used, that I know of, or for the most part, presidential powers or privilege,' Trump said. (Photo: File)

Allegations of collusion with Russia a ‘hoax created by Democrats’: Trump

Trump said he wants to get over the investigation in this regard quickly and is fully cooperating with the investigating agencies.

19 Apr 2018 10:54 AM

Agents seized files relating to Cohen's work, which included making a USD 130,000 payment before the 2016 election to an adult film actress who says she had a tryst with the Trump. (Photo: AP)

FBI raids offices of Michael Cohen in Russia probe, Trump calls ‘witch hunt’

At the White House, Trump angrily denounced the raid on Cohen, whom he called 'a good man.'

10 Apr 2018 12:40 PM

'Why does the Mueller team have 13 hardened Democrats, some big Crooked Hillary supporters, and Zero Republicans?', US president Donald Trump tweeted on Sunday. (Photo: File)

Donald Trump keeps up attacks on escalating Russia probe

On Russia probe, US president Donald Trump tweeted, 'A total WITCH HUNT with massive conflicts of interest!'

19 Mar 2018 8:29 PM

Mueller could also be looking into the possible existence of a lurid videotape in Russian hands involving Trump and prostitutes dating back to the Miss Universe. (Photo: File)

Sex, embezzlement, espionage: Peek into Mueller’s Russia probe

The investigation’s main focus is possible Trump campaign collusion with Russia.

16 Mar 2018 5:39 PM

Donald Trump has faced fierce criticism in the United States for doing too little to punish Russia for the election meddling and other actions. (Photo: File)

US hits Russians with sanctions for election meddling, cyber attacks

While Trump has frequently called the Russia probe a ‘witch hunt,’ the new sanctions appear to affirm Mueller’s investigative strategy.

16 Mar 2018 3:01 PM

The filing adds allegations of tax evasion and bank fraud and significantly increases the legal jeopardy facing Paul Manafort, who managed Trump’s campaign for several months in 2016. (Photo: File)

Raising the pressure, FBI charges ex-Trump aide with new allegations

After a two-month stretch that produced no charges, the new indictment is part of a flurry of activity for Mueller’s team.

23 Feb 2018 6:47 PM

In a flurry of tweets, Trump blamed former president Barack Obama for failing to stop Russia while accusing the FBI of spending ‘too much time trying to prove collusion with the Trump campaign.’ (Photo: File)

Russia succeeding beyond ‘wildest dreams’ as probe divides US: Trump

Trump glossed over Russian responsibility and offered no indication of what his administration would do about it.

19 Feb 2018 5:06 PM

Trump urged his fellow countrymen to come together and foil the attempts of those ‘seeking to sow confusion, discord, and rancour to be successful’. (Photo: File)

Russian interference had no impact on US presidential polls: Trump

White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said the alleged Russian interference began in 2014 before Trump declared his candidacy.

17 Feb 2018 3:44 PM

According to the unsealed indictment the accused conspired -- from 2014 until today -- to interfere 'with the US political and electoral processes, including the presidential election of 2016.' (Photo: AP)

US indicts 13 Russian nationals for interference with 2016 election

Mueller alleges that the group posed as Americans and controlled social media accounts that focused on divisive social and political issues.

17 Feb 2018 8:09 AM

Trump himself has repeatedly stated that he would like to speak with Mueller about the ongoing investigation, which is examining his campaign's possible collusion with Russia over election interference, and possible obstruction of justice. (Photo: File)

Lawyers urge Trump to refuse interview with FBI chief Robert Mueller

A refusal could lead Mueller to issue a subpoena for the president to testify before a grand jury.

06 Feb 2018 2:31 PM

Declassified memo claims that Democrat-funded research prompted the FBI to spy on a former Trump campaign aide, Carter Page. (Photo: File)

Firing officials over FBI probe can spark ‘confrontation’: Democrats to Trump

The warnings came two days after the Republican-led House intelligence committee released a declassified memo.

05 Feb 2018 1:34 PM

Trump has called the investigation a ‘witch hunt,’ denying any collusion with Russia or obstruction of justice. (Photo: File)

Trump signs of on release of explosive memo likely to escalate FBI Russia probe

Democrats said the four-page memo mischaracterizes highly sensitive classified information.

03 Feb 2018 11:34 AM

The four-page memo suggests that the Justice Department and the FBI abused their power in running surveillance on a member of President Donald Trump's election campaign in 2016. (Photo: File)

FBI, White House in loggerheads over secret Russia case memo

‘This president wants everything out so the American people can make up their own minds.’

01 Feb 2018 3:10 PM

Russia probe: Mueller may question Trump next week

The Washington Post, citing two people familiar with Mr Mueller’s plans, said the special counsel was seeking to question Mr Trump.

25 Jan 2018 2:52 AM

Trump hit back at Bannon, saying he 'has nothing to do with me or my presidency. When he was fired, he not only lost his job, he lost his mind.' (Photo: AFP | File)

Trump’s attorney sends cease-and-desist letter to Bannon

Steve Bannon has been accused for violating non-disclosure agreement by speaking to author for upcoming book.

04 Jan 2018 11:17 AM

Donald Trump added that he was not concerned about the ongoing investigation, which his lawyers insisted would be finished by Thanksgiving, as ‘everybody knows’ there was no Russian collusion. (Photo: File)

Russia’s probe makes US ‘look very bad’: Trump asks to quicken procedure

Trump distanced himself from ex-campaign chairman Paul Manafort, who was indicted in Oct in first legal action stemming from investigation.

30 Dec 2017 1:37 PM

Trump originally tweeted about McCabe’s wife’s campaign in July, inaccurately describing the campaign donation as coming from Hillary Clinton. (Photo: File)

Ahead of FBI deputy director's resignation, Trump criticizes him

Andrew McCabe role supervising the email investigation has come under renewed scrutiny.

24 Dec 2017 5:16 PM

Trump returned to the White House from Camp David and was asked if he was considering triggering the process to dismiss Mueller, who is investigating whether the president's Republican campaign coordinated with Russian officials during 2016 election. (Photo: AP/File)

Denying rumours, Trump claims to be not considering firing Robert Mueller

The talk of firing Mueller has set off alarm bells among many Democrats, who warn it could trigger a constitutional crisis.

18 Dec 2017 9:27 AM

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