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Trump said he would still take 'dirt' on a political rival from a foreign entity; Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi respond

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EXCLUSIVE: Pres. Trump tells @GStephanopoulos he wouldn't necessarily alert the FBI if approached by foreign figures with information on his 2020 opponent: "It’s not an interference. They have information. I think I’d take it." https://t.co/yWRxMOaFqW pic.twitter.com/qwLw53s5yc — ABC News (@ABC) June 12, 2019 By Mona Austin Pres. Donald Trump may have inadvertently given his potential presidential opponent Joe Biden more fuel to use against him. Former Vice President Joe Biden is campaigning on the idea that his potential rival is an "existential threat" to the U.S. In an exclusive ABC News interview on Wednesday night, Trump made a false move that supports Biden's position. Trump admitted he would be receptive to leads against his opponents from a foreign government in an interview with George Stephanopolos on Wednesday night.  If offered dirt on a political rival (sound familiar?) he said he would listen and admitted, "I think I...

Mueller probe is over, search for collusion is not under Schiff's leadership

By Mona Austin The two-year investigation conducted by Special Council Robert Mueller concluded last Friday, but for Democrats the search for the truth has only just begun.  The Mueller report found there was no collusion on the part of Pres. Trump related to Russia's inteference in the 2016 election. Pres. Trump is declaring victory over what he calls a witch hunt, tweeting: "No collusion, no obstruction. Complete and total exoneration. Keep America Great."  In the report, Mueller did not spell out that the president is exonerated, leaving room for interpretation. Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee Adam Schiff (D-CA) contradicted Mueller's findings saying he believes there is evidence of collusion and along with all members of the House said the report should be released.   Trump appointed Attorney General William Barr provided a 4-page summary of the 400-page Mueller Report, which Democrats say is a one-sided assessment.  Schiff said it was a "...