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Russia Probe Reaches Current White House Official
Washington Post ^ | 5.19 20173:02 pm | By Devlin Barrett and Matt Zapotosky

Posted on 05/19/2017 1:25:54 PM PDT by drewh

The law enforcement investigation into possible coordination between Russia and the Trump campaign has identified a current White House official as a significant person of interest, showing that the probe is reaching into the highest levels of government, according to people familiar with the matter.

The senior White House adviser under scrutiny by investigators is someone close to the president, according to these people, who would not further identify the official.

The revelation comes as the investigation also appears to be entering a more overtly active phase, with investigators shifting from work that has remained largely hidden from the public to conducting interviews and using a grand jury to issue subpoenas. The intensity of the probe is expected to accelerate in the coming weeks, the people said.

The sources emphasized that investigators remain keenly interested in people who previously wielded influence in the Trump campaign and administration but are no longer part of it, including former national security adviser Michael Flynn and former campaign chairman Paul Manafort.

People familiar with the investigation said the intensifying effort does not mean criminal charges are near, or that any such charges will result. Earlier this week, Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein appointed former FBI director Robert S. Mueller III to serve as special counsel and lead the investigation into Russian meddling.

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To: drewh

WHO the HELL is it??? I PRAY its DINA HABIB POWELL!!


61 posted on 05/19/2017 5:39:59 PM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: LouisianaJoanof Arc

The chef made BORSCHT!!!


62 posted on 05/19/2017 5:40:33 PM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: Ann Archy

Who hoo ! That’s right!!


63 posted on 05/19/2017 7:00:52 PM PDT by LouisianaJoanof Arc (Proud Horrible Deplorable that wants HRC prosecuted)
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To: Engedi

Reportedly he was looking for a financial bailout for his biggest building in NYC.

Not a good look.


64 posted on 05/19/2017 7:24:14 PM PDT by 9YearLurker
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