United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
Sean Spicer cited a Fox News story Thursday claiming the U.K. spied on Donald Trump for Barack Obama.
There is now a bicameral bipartisan consensus that no evidence backs up Trump's accusation against Obama.
James Clapper also said he knew of no evidence that the Trump campaign colluded with Russia.
Pressure grows for Attorney General Jeff Sessions to recuse himself from investigations into the scandal.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Sen. Richard Burr wants Michael Flynn to explain his suspicious Russian contacts to the Intelligence Committee.
Top GOP Senators Lament ‘Dribble’ Of Trump’s Russia Scandal Is Making It Impossible To Get Work Done
“All of it is concerning, all of it is very concerning.”
With Republicans balking at the idea, they're looking for any vehicle to get answers on Trump's former security adviser.
Senators say the Flynn scandal should be investigated. The House was a bit more dismissive.
The panel will develop legislation to beef up security and respond to cyberattacks.
The majority leader wants to keep the probe limited to Congressional committees, which Democrats say will limit the scope of the investigation.