Headline Roundup May 11, 2017
Comey’s Russia Investigation
Summary from the AllSides News Team
James Comey was allegedly fired days after he requested more resources to continue his investigation into potential coordination between Russia and the Trump campaign during the 2016 election.
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Report: Comey Requested More Resources for Russia Investigation Days Before Firing
Breitbart News
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Former FBI Director James Comey requested more resources from the Justice Department for his bureau’s investigation into Russian interference in the elections, including any coordination with the Trump campaign, days before he was fired, two unnamed officials told the Washington Post.
Sources: Comey told lawmakers he wanted more resources for Russia probe
Politico
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The Justice Department, however, is denying that Comey had asked the deputy attorney general for more money or resources.
Furor over Comey firing grows with news that he sought resources for Russia investigation before his dismissal
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The furor over President Trump’s abrupt firing of FBI Director James B. Comey grew Wednesday with the revelation that Comey had sought more resources for an investigation into possible coordination between the Trump campaign and the Russian government shortly before he was dismissed.
