Russiagate

Donald Trump has 'no intention' of firing special counsel Robert Mueller, says White House

President Donald Trump has no intention of firing the special counsel investigating charges of Russian meddling in the 2016 US election, even though he questioned the official's impartiality in an interview, the White House said on Friday.

Russia probe: Donald Trump denies recording any conversation with James Comey

US president Donald Trump said on Thursday he did not make and does not possess any tapes of his conversations with James Comey, after suggesting last month he might have recordings that could damage the former FBI director.

Nikki Haley warns Moscow of 'consequences' for interfering in US elections

US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley has said the international community is "concerned" about Russian poll meddling.