The meeting ignited controversy this week when it was revealed that Mr. Trump had disclosed intelligence from an Israeli counterterrorism operation. Many Democrats and some Republicans have raised alarms that the president may have tried to obstruct justice by firing Mr. Comey. Mr. Trump has denied any collusion and called the case a waste of money and time. At first, the White House said Mr. Trump fired Mr. Comey based on the recommendation of the Justice Department, and because of Mr. Comey’s handling of the F.B.I. Officials said it had nothing to do with the Russia investigation.

Source: New York Times May 19, 2017 18:45 UTC