Comey Termination News Today

Commencements since becoming president. It comes after the white house fallout of the sudden dismissal of james comey during the fbi investigation into possible ties between the Trump Administration or rather trump campaign, i should say and russia. Now this is as four candidates prepare to interview today for the fbi director job. We have a team of political reporters and analysts standing by here. Lets begin with cnn washington Correspondent Ryan Nobles who is at the commencement. You see him ...

As you said within that context there will be questions about that that come up today and the focus of the hearing. it wont stay focused there. >> bill: theyve told our producers that democrats wont focus on the 702, the fisa court. what will they focus on? comey termination and russia and whether the president said to dan coates, what did the president tell you about the f.b.i. director? did he ask you -- how did he phrase it? what was the context of asking you to let this investigation go, whi...

You on the program. hope you have a good briefing. well look for any news out of that. were just moments away from whats being described as a rare all senate briefing on capitol hill as the deputy attorney general brings lawmakers up to speed on the comey termination. plus what lawmakers are saying about the political fire storm raging in the nations capital. >> this was a very good first step. mr. rosenstein has done the right thing. i applaud his decision for both its correctness and its coura...

Meet people and see what its all about. >> reporter: over 100 days into trumps presidency griffin and fellow republicans seem unphased by the controversy swirling over the white house. >> i want to support the job hes doing. i want him to be a good representation of america. i love this country >> reporter: the whites faith in president trump is being tested but their faith in the office is unshakeable. a feeling shared by many in this brass buckle of the bible belt. and the white will be in the...

Investigation was on his mind when deciding to fire james comey. appears to be in conflict with other statements from the administration about the reasons for the comey termination. joining me now to iron it all out newt gingrich former house speaker and the author of a new book understanding trump. good to see you this morning. >> the book is not entitled predicting trump because he isnt predictable. >> shannon: is that a plus or minus? >> i think its a great strength and a great weakness both....

>> it is almost 9:30. there is much more from the hill in moments. senators are gathering early on the floor. one source telling fox news they want to hear what mitch mcconnell has to say about the comey termination. many havent weighed in. democrats are outraged at the move. it was only weeks ago where some democrats said they had lost confidence in james comey in that job. newt gingrich says you cant have it both ways. >> look, if trump comes out at lunch time today and says the american flag ...

Administrations. the decision to appoint mueller came from rod rosenstein and the white house was notified charlie before the announcement. this comes as rosenstein heads to capitol hill today for an all senate briefing on the comey termination. >> jon: meantime, the white house is facing more questions about the firing of michael flynn. after "the new york times" reporter alleges that the trump transition team new trump stomach to my stomach >> let me say, hearing that story today was the first...