Pence Hires Criminal Defense Lawyer to Aid Him in Investigations

The vice president, a likely witness in the various investigations encircling the White House, has hired a former United States attorney as private counsel.

Mueller Seeks to Talk to Intelligence Officials, Hinting at Inquiry of Trump

The special counsel’s request for interviews with three officials is the latest indication he will investigate whether the president obstructed justice.

Senate Backs Measure Limiting President’s Power to Lift Sanctions

The Senate overwhelmingly approved a proposal aimed at punishing Russia for its meddling in the 2016 election. The House has yet to take it up.

Live Briefing: Sessions’s Senate Testimony: How to Watch and What to Expect

Attorney General Jeff Sessions will testify publicly before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday. Here are areas that are likely to be the subjects of questions.

New Bipartisan Sanctions Would Punish Russia for Election Meddling

Senate leaders said they had reached an agreement to approve the new sanctions, which would place the White House in an uncomfortable position.

Friend Says Trump Is Considering Firing Special Counsel

The assertion comes as conservative allies of the president have started attacking the credibility of the special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III.