Democrats took turns suggesting the Florida-based consultant and lobbyist could be a key figure in the FBI’s investigation of potential coordination between President Trump’s campaign and authorities in Russia, an inquiry that could overshadow the White House for months. He also refused to answer questions about Stone or other potential FBI targets. Like Trump, Stone is outspoken and given to spinning conspiracy theories. "I was highly encouraged by yesterday's initial steps toward illuminating the truth surrounding what actually happened last year,” he said in a statement. Schiff and others also focused on Paul Manafort, who once ran a political lobbying firm with Stone and was a top official in Trump’s campaign for five months last year, ultimately serving as campaign manager.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 22, 2017 00:55 UTC