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May 6, 2020

US raises questions over Maduro's involvement in alleged kidnap plot against him

In the aftermath of the rogue attempt by private contractors on Sunday to capture Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, U.S. government officials are pointing to the beleaguered regime’s efforts to spurn a “disinformation” campaign designed to deflect against their growing number of human rights abuses.

May 6, 2020

Lindsey Graham wants to call Comey, McCabe to testify before Senate committee this summer

Senate Judiciary Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said Tuesday evening that he aims to get answers surrounding operation Crossfire Hurricane and the FBI's involvement with the Russia investigation in hearings with former FBI Director James Comey and former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe. 

May 5, 2020

Behind the rogue and botched attack to kidnap Venezuela's Maduro

In a triumphant speech on Monday, embattled Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro boasted that authorities had captured two U.S. citizens – in addition to more than 100 "terrorist mercenaries" – in a strange and ultimately unsuccessful plot to kill him inside the capital city of Caracas a day earlier.

May 5, 2020

Government gone too far? States rebuked for coronavirus lockdown measures

The Justice Department has sided with a Virginia church suing Gov. Ralph Northam after police threatened a pastor with jail time or a $2,500 fine for violating lockdown restrictions by holding a service on Palm Sunday – marking the latest incident where federal lawyers or local courts have challenged a state’s stay-at-home mandates during the coronavirus pandemic.

May 5, 2020

Judge Napolitano: Republicans 'absolutely' right to demand investigation into FBI's handling of Flynn case

The Republicans are "absolutely" right in demanding an investigation into FBI agents' conduct following the release of bombshell notes written during the process of interviewing former Trump national security adviser Gen. Michael Flynn prior to his guilty plea in 2017, Fox News senior judicial analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano asserted Tuesday. 

May 4, 2020

Hannity challenges FBI Director Wray over Flynn case: 'Hold these few bad apples accountable' or step aside

Sean Hannity began Monday's show by declaring that former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn's alleged set-up by the FBI was part of a "much larger political hit job" to take down President Trump, and called on current bureau Director Chris Wray to address the bombshell documents unsealed last week by the Justice Department.

May 3, 2020

Alec Klein: Coronavirus lockdown — these inmates are saving lives during crisis

They are locked up behind bars. Some for decades. Others for life. Some without the possibility of parole.

May 2, 2020

Rudy Giuliani on Michael Flynn case: Ex-FBI boss Comey 'shouldn't get away with it'

Former FBI Director James Comey and others linked to the bureau should be held accountable for their handling of the Michael Flynn case, Rudy Giuliani said Saturday night.

May 2, 2020

Andrew McCarthy: FBI set up Michael Flynn to pursue Trump-Russia investigation

Michael Flynn was not the objective. He was the obstacle. Once you grasp that fundamental fact, it becomes easier to understand the latest disclosures the Justice Department made in the Flynn case on Thursday.

May 1, 2020

Trey Gowdy slams DOJ over Flynn case: 'It's not the Department of Let's See Who We Can Get Fired'

Former House Oversight Committee Chairman Trey Gowdy, R-S.C., joined "The Story" Friday to react to the latest developments in the case of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.