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May 15, 2020

Ex-CIA Director Panetta insists 'legitimate issues' likely behind Biden's Flynn unmasking request

Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta told "Bill Hemmer Reports" Friday that then-Vice President Joe Biden's request to "unmask" National Security Adviser designate Michael Flynn eight days before President Trump's inauguration was likely due to "legitimate issues."

May 15, 2020

Adriana Cohen: Apparent seditious anti-Trump conspiracy by Obama officials must be investigated

Our democracy is under fire, thanks to corrupt officials at the highest echelons of our government – including members of the Obama administration – who we're now learning conspired with former FBI Director James Comey and other "deep state" operatives to try to stop Donald Trump from getting elected.

May 15, 2020

Former DOJ spokesman Ian Prior suggests original FBI report on Flynn interview was 'intentionally lost'

Former Department of Justice Deputy Director of Public Affairs Ian Prior told Fox News Friday that the missing FBI report on a crucial interview of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is “a big issue.”

May 15, 2020

Lindsey Graham on why he's not in favor of calling Obama to testify

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., stated Friday that he doesn't support calling former President Barack Obama to testify in his review of the Russia probe because of Obama's executive privilege. 

May 15, 2020

Trump wants FBI’s original ‘302’ report on Flynn case, says former adviser 'persecuted'

President Trump late Thursday night inquired about the fate of the FBI’s “302” report in the Michael Flynn case that officials say vanished after a January 2017 meeting between the president’s first national security adviser and federal agents.

May 15, 2020

Jordan accuses media of being 'cheerleaders at interesting times' in Michael Flynn investigation

House Judiciary Committee ranking member Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, told "The Ingraham Angle" Thursday the media have been "cheerleading" the prosecution of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn since the beginning, citing apparent leaks from the Obama administration that were published at "interesting times."

May 14, 2020

Mark Levin shreds 'arrogant' Michael Flynn case judge: 'Get him the hell off this case'

Mark Levin blasted U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan Thursday, accusing him of going "rogue" in his handling of the case of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.

May 14, 2020

Sen. Kelly Loeffler of Georgia turns over stock documents to Justice Dept., SEC, Senate ethics panel

U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler, R-Georgia, has turned over personal stock documents and other information to federal authorities amid scrutiny over transactions she allegedly made after attending a January government briefing on the coronavirus, Fox News confirmed Thursday.

May 14, 2020

Flynn attorney Powell left stunned by case judge's rare order: 'I am mystified by the entire thing'

Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn's lead attorney told "Hannity" Thursday she was "extremely disappointed and saddened" by U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan's order appointing a third party to argue against the Justice Department's motion to dismiss the case against the retired Army lieutenant general.

May 14, 2020

Ex-Independent Counsel Robert Ray calls for dismissal of Michael Flynn case: 'Enough damage has been done'

Former Whitewater prosecutor Robert Ray told "Bill Hemmer Reports" Thursday that the release of documents showing top Obama administration officials -- including then-Vice President Joe Biden -- requested to "unmask" the identity of Michael Flynn" casts a "political color" to the motivations behind the investigation.