Trump Digs In on Wiretap, No Matter Who Says Differently – The New York Times

Senators Mark Warner, left, Democrat of Virginia, and Richard M. Burr, Republican of North Carolina, in January at hearing of the Senate Intelligence Committee, which they oversee. Credit Al Drago/The New York Times WASHINGTON — The former president denied it. So did the former national intelligence director. The F.B.I. director has said privately that it…

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White House Tries to Soothe British Officials Over Trump Wiretap Claim – The New York Times

WASHINGTON — President Trump provoked a rare public dispute with America’s closest ally on Friday after his White House aired an explosive and unsubstantiated claim that Britain’s spy agency had secretly eavesdropped on him at the behest of President Barack Obama during last year’s campaign. Livid British officials adamantly denied the allegation and secured promises…

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Trump Aides Address His Wiretap Claims: ‘That’s Above My Pay Grade’ – The New York Times

Sean Spicer, the White House press secretary, has pointedly and repeatedly refused to offer personal assurances about President Trump’s claims that President Barack Obama tapped phones in Trump Tower during the presidential campaign. Credit Doug Mills/The New York Times WASHINGTON — President Trump has no regrets. His staff has no defense. After weeks of assailing…

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