FBI calls White House's bluff on Rob Porter

No Images? Click here         FBI Chief Disputes White House Claims On When It Heard Of Rob Porter Allegations The White House’s attempts to explain why it allowed a top aide accused of domestic violence by both of his ex-wives to keep his job took another hit on Tuesday, this time from FBI Director Christopher Wray. President Donald Trump’s other top aides have been claiming that they did not know about the domestic violence allegations against former staff secretary Rob Porter until recently and that they did not appreciate the full extent of the accusations until photographs of one woman’s injuries were published by news outlets. But Wray, who was named to that job by Trump, told the Senate Intelligence Committee that the FBI had given the White House a preliminary report on Porter nearly a year ago. “I can’t get into the content of what was briefed,” he said in response to a question from Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.). “What I can tell you is that the FBI submitted a partial report on the investigation in question in March and then a completed background investigation in late July.” Wray added that the FBI “soon thereafter” received a request for a follow-up from the White House, which it completed and returned in November. READ MORE     WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING? Trump's budget would partly replace food stamp benefits with canned goods. The proposal is unlikely to get off the ground. READ MORE The ex-wife of a second White House staffer accused of domestic abuse is speaking out. Jessica Corbett says she suffered physical abuse from ex-husband David Sorensen, a White House speechwriter, the second staffer last week to resign over domestic violence allegations. READ MORE Israeli police have recommended Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu be indicted on corruption charges, after police agreed last week there was sufficient evidence to charge him. READ MORE    .     ICYMI Trump vowed not to run $400 billion deficits. Instead he'll run a $1 trillion one.    The first unionized political campaign is a game-changer for the left. And it's not just about progressives practicing what they preach.   Trump's "tip-pooling" plan could screw your bartender. The restaurant owner-in-chief wants to give employers more control over workers’ gratuities. What could possibly go wrong?    . Want more?  Parents Of Republican Senate Hopeful Max Out Donations To Democratic Opponent Twitter Bans GOP Candidate For Racist Meghan Markle Tweet Omarosa Dishes On Mike Pence: ‘He Thinks Jesus Tells Him To Say Things’     How will Trump’s administration impact you? Sign up for our email and find out. Did a friend send you this? Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Want more? Here are two other newsletters you'll love: The Morning Email and Must Reads. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe