NYT reporter defends impromptu interview with Trump New York Times reporter Michael Schmidt on Friday defended his impromptu interview with President Trump against backlash from readers who said he should have pressed the president harder. “Some readers criticized my approach, saying I should have asked more follow-up questions,” Schmidt wrote […]

Jared Kushner details Russia contacts, denies collusion President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, emerged from behind the scenes on Monday to tell Senate investigators he had no part in any Kremlin attempt to meddle in the U.S. election despite having met Russians four times last year. “All of my actions […]

Democrats ready to pounce on Trump missteps with Putin When President Trump holds his first face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday, he will not only be dealing with high-stakes international issues but also will be under intense political scrutiny at home. Any sign of weakness from Trump in […]

Special counsel is investigating Jared Kushner business dealings Special counsel Robert S. Mueller III is investigating the finances and business dealings of Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law and adviser, as part of the investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election, according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter. […]