FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe stepped down this week. Vanity Fair's Chris Smith joins The Hive to discuss what this means for the Russia investigation and what might be going on in President Trump's mind. Smith says the departure on its own doesn't really have a lot of impact to the Mueller investigation, but if it starts a domino effect then it could be huge. He discusses the Trump administration's mission to undermine the credibility of the FBI and Mueller. Plus, Smith reacts to news that FBI Director Christopher Wray says the infamous Nunes "memo" is full of inaccuracies. He says he's heard the FBI director and very straight-forward and trustworthy.

Share:
More In Politics
Lawmakers Grill Regulators About Banking Collapse
Capitol hill is trying to get to the bottom of the bank collapses that shocked the financial system last month, and today lawmakers grilled banking regulators about why they weren't able to stop the crisis. Cheddar News correspondent Lisa Bennatan broke down the proceedings.
At Trial, Minnesota Says E-cigarette Maker Juul Targets Kids
Juul will finally have its day in court for its role in the teen vaping epidemic. The Minnesota attorney general is preparing for opening arguments in the state's lawsuit against the vape maker. Here to break down the complicated backstory for this legal case is Senior Reporter Chloe Aiello.
Biden's Pick to Lead FAA Withdraws Amid Shaky Senate Support
President Joe Biden’s choice to run the Federal Aviation Administration has withdrawn his nomination, a setback for the administration that comes after Denver International Airport CEO Phillip Washington appeared to lack enough support in the closely divided Senate.
Trump, Facing Potential Indictment, Holds Defiant Waco Rally
Facing a potential indictment, Donald Trump took a defiant stance at a rally Saturday in Waco, disparaging the prosecutors investigating him and predicting his vindication as he rallied supporters in a city made famous by deadly resistance against law enforcement.
Load More