Headline RoundupMay 10th, 2017
Call for a Special Prosecutor
Summary from the AllSides News Team
The dismissal of FBI Director James Comey adds impetus to calls for a special counsel to handle the Russia probe case.
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From the Left
After Comey’s ouster, bipartisan calls grow for independent probe of Russia’s meddling in electionWashington Post
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President Trump’s decision to fire FBI Director James B. Comey revived calls by Democratic lawmakers for an independent investigation of Russian meddling in U.S. elections — and could compel Democrats to take bolder steps that would paralyze Congress.
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From the Center
Comey Dismissal Upends Probes of Trump Campaign Ties to RussiaWall Street Journal (News)
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Move adds impetus to calls for a special counsel to handle the case
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From the Right
Schumer Calls Comey Firing ‘Big Mistake,’ Wants Special ProsecutorThe Daily Caller
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told reporters Tuesday that when President Donald Trump informed him that Jamey Comey would be dismissed as FBI director, Schumer replied it was a “big mistake” to do so and called on the Justice Department to appoint a special prosecutor.
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