GOP Closes Ranks Behind Trump Amid Democrats' Comey Fury
- Senators fend off furious Democrats’ calls for special counsel
- Leaders say Russia probes will continue, won’t affect agenda
Capitol Hill Searches for Answers on Comey Firing
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Senior Senate Republicans closed ranks behind President Donald Trump Wednesday after his dismissal of FBI Director James Comey, rejecting calls for a special prosecutor to investigate Russia’s meddling in the election and possible collusion with Trump’s campaign.
The Senate Intelligence Committee pressed on with its investigation, announcing that a subpoena was issued for documents from Michael Flynn, Trump’s former national security adviser who was fired after giving misleading statements about his conversations with Russia’s U.S. ambassador.