As the probe into Russia’s influence in the 2016 presidential election continues, Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation has led to its first charges. Trump told Fox News the claims that he obstructed justice were "ridiculous" and said Mueller's friendship with Comey was "very bothersome." Staffing controversyThe Trump administration heavily criticized Mueller’s investigation as several of his attorneys on staff donated to Democratic campaigns, including to Trump’s 2016 rival, Hillary Clinton. Grand juryMueller kicked off August by impaneling a grand jury to investigate Russia’s influence – an indication that the probe was entering a new phase. A spokesman for Mueller told Fox News that the messages have been “very professional.”First chargesMueller also took over an ongoing investigation into Manafort's financial dealings in Ukraine.

Source: Fox News October 30, 2017 14:57 UTC