From lawmakers grant Deputy Attorney general rod rosenstein. On the job just a few weeks. Made the decision. Saying special counsel is nevessary in order for the American People to have full confidence in the outcome of the investigation. Regarding what role the russians have have played in the 2016 president ial election. Robert mueller now takes over that probe. Rosenstein says mueller will have the resources he needs and is authorized to prosecute federal crimes arising from the investigation of these matters, the appointment comes amid criticism aimed at the white house since the firing of former fbi director james comey. Mueller led the fbi from 2001 to 2013. He was confirmed unanimously. He enjoys support and admiration from lawmakers on both sides of the isle. Hes widely considered to be a non partisan. Straight shooter. Who will work dillegently to get to the bottom of this. Rep. Jackie speier, d ca it it took a lot of guts for him to make this decision and to place someone wit
Good morning from the studio 57 newsroom at cbs news headquarters here in new york. Good to be with you. Im annemarie green. Well, President Trump leaves on his first foreign trip as president today, but he leaves behind a political train wreck thats rattled even some of his staunchest allies. Yesterday he was defiant and emphatic, saying he never urged former fbi director james comey to drop the investigation of Michael Flynn, and he never colluded with the russians. But weve learned the trump russia probe may turn into a criminal investigation. Weijia jiang is in washington. Weijia, good morning. Reporter good morning, annemarie. From the moment he took office, President Trump has stressed his America First message, which has sparked skepticism from much of the world, so this trip is an opportunity for him to calm worried allies. But youre right, he may be weighed down with baggage from controversies here at home. There was no collusion. Reporter the fbis ongoing russia investigation
Good morning from the studio 57 newsroom at cbs news headquarters here in new york. Good to be with you. Im annemarie green. Well, President Trump leaves on his first foreign trip as president today, but he leaves behind a political train wreck thats rattled even some of his staunchest allies. Yesterday he was defiant and emphatic, saying he never urged former fbi director james comey to drop the investigation of Michael Flynn, and he never colluded with the russians. But weve learned the trump rusia probe may turn into a criminal investigation. Weja jnweijia jiang is in washington. Reporter from the first moment, donald trump has stressed his America First message, so this is an opportunity for him to calm worried allies, but youre right, he may be weighed down from controversies here at home. There was no collusion. Reporter the fbis ongoing russia investigation dominating a joint press conference with colombian president juan manuel santos. President trump responding to the Justice
Morning. Outrage and an apology. I went way too far. Comedienne Kathy Griffin says shes sorry for posting graphic photos, holding a decapitated head in the likeness of the president. The secret service not laughing. Was her post technically a threat against the commanderinchief. And awkward incident. A professional tennis player banned from the french open for groping and forcibly kissing a reporter on live tv. What he an she are saying about one very uncomfortable interview, today, wednesday, may 31st, 2017. From nbc news, this is today, with matt lauer and savannah guthrie. Live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. And good morning, everyone. Welcome to today. 7 00 on the west coast for and. Thank you for joining us. Unfortunately we start with a horrific story coming out of afghanistan. Theres chaos in kabul, as an explosion rocks one of the most heavily guarded areas of that capital city. Nbc chief correspondent Richard Engel joins us with morning. Good morning to you. Good morning
Outrage and an apology. I went way too far. Comedienne Kathy Griffin says shes sorry, for taking Photos Holding a decapitated head. Was the post, a threat against the commander in chief . And awkward incident. A professional tennis player banned from the french open for groping and forcibly kissing a reporter on live tv. What he an she are saying about one very uncomfortable interview, today, wednesday, may 31st, 2017. From nbc news, this is today, with matt lauer and savannah guthrie. Live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. And good morning, everyone. Welcome to today on this wednesday morning. Unfortunately we start with a horrific story coming out of aftghanistan afghanistan. Theres chaos in kabul, as an explosion rocks one of the most heavily guarded areas of that capital city. Richard engel has the latest on this. What can you tell us . Reporter good morning. This is one of the worst bombings theres been in afghanistan recently. The death toll according to afghan officials stand