NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump called into an event hosted by his former national security adviser Michael Flynn over the weekend, telling his ex-adviser, “We’re going to bring you back.”
Michael Flynn restored to Twitter on Jan. 6 anniversary
January 6, 2023 GMTPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Former national security adviser Michael Flynn had his Twitter account reinstated on Friday as the United States marked the two-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Twitter suspended the account of the retired Army lieutenant general two days after the violent assault on the capitol.
Michael Flynn testifies in Georgia election probe
December 8, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Former national security adviser Michael Flynn was at a downtown Atlanta courthouse Thursday to testify before a special grand jury that's investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in Georgia.
Judge says Michael Flynn must testify in Ga. election probe
November 15, 2022 GMTSARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — A Florida judge on Tuesday said former national security adviser Michael Flynn must testify before a special grand jury in Atlanta that's looking into whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in Georgia.
Post-election misinformation targets Arizona, Pennsylvania
November 10, 2022 GMTThe video on Fox News showed a Wisconsin poll worker initialing ballots before they were given to voters. It's normal procedure on Election Day.
How Michael Flynn goes local to spread Christian nationalism
October 18, 2022 GMTVENICE, Fla. (AP) — It was less than three weeks before the Sarasota County, Florida, school board election when the former White House national security adviser weighed in on the local political race.
Flynn, Gingrich testimony sought in Georgia election probe
October 8, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia prosecutor investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to interfere in the 2020 election filed paperwork Friday seeking to compel testimony from a new batch of Trump allies, including former U.S.
Michael Flynn: From government insider to holy warrior
September 7, 2022 GMTBATAVIA, N.Y. (AP) — The crowd swayed on its feet, arms pumping, the beat of Twisted Sister’s “We’re Not Gonna Take It” thumping in their chests. The people under the revival tent hooted as Michael Flynn strode across the stage, bopping and laughing, singing the refrain into his microphone and encouraging the audience to sing along to the transgressive rock anthem.
Takeaways from the AP/Frontline Michael Flynn investigation
September 7, 2022 GMTMichael Flynn, a retired Army lieutenant general and onetime national security adviser to President Donald Trump, has been systematically building a political movement based on Christian nationalist ideas.
ReAwaken Tour host says he feels harassed by NY prosecutor
August 11, 2022 GMTBATAVIA, N.Y. (AP) — A Christian pastor in western New York said he felt intimidated and harassed after the state's attorney general, a Democrat, sent a letter saying she believed a planned far-right political event at his church this week could lead to racial violence.
Michael Flynn’s onetime business partner to have new trial
March 28, 2022 GMTALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A federal judge has ordered a new trial for a onetime business partner of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn accused of acting as an unregistered agent of the Turkish government.
Biden denies Navarro, Flynn privilege claims in 1/6 probe
March 1, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday denied executive privilege claims made by former Trump administration officials Peter Navarro and Michael Flynn in connection to the congressional probe into the attack on the U.S.
University revokes honorary degrees for Giuliani and Flynn
January 21, 2022 GMTSOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) — The University of Rhode Island is revoking honorary degrees bestowed upon two once-prominent advisers to former President Donald Trump: retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn and former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani.
Jan. 6 panel subpoenas 6 more Trump associates in probe
November 9, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Further expanding its probe, the U.S. House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection has issued subpoenas to six additional associates of former President Donald Trump who were closely involved in his efforts to overturn his defeat in the 2020 election.
QAnon event in Las Vegas loses Caesars Entertainment site
September 1, 2021 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Casino giant Caesars Entertainment Inc. said Wednesday that a conference scheduled next month in Las Vegas by a group espousing the fringe conspiracy theory known as QAnon won't be held at any Caesars property.
QAnon group Patriot Voice to hold event in Las Vegas
August 19, 2021 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — A group that espouses the fringe conspiracy theory known as QAnon plans to hold a conference at a convention center owned by one of Nevada’s largest hotel-casino companies in late October.
Trump supporters raise $5.7M for Arizona election audit
July 29, 2021 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Groups connected to prominent supporters of former President Donald Trump's movement to cast doubt on the 2020 election results have raised $5.7 million for Arizona Republicans' election audit.
Trump supporters raise $5.7M for Arizona election audit
July 29, 2021 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Groups connected to prominent supporters of former President Donald Trump's movement to cast doubt on the 2020 election results have raised more than $5.7 million for Arizona Republicans' election audit, according to figures released late Wednesday.
College won’t revoke Trump adviser Flynn’s honorary degree
June 28, 2021 GMTSOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) — The University of Rhode Island decided not to revoke an honorary degree bestowed upon Michael Flynn, an alumnus who briefly served as President Donald Trump’s national security adviser and who has remained an ardent supporter of the former president since his election loss.
URI weighs revoking honorary degree from ex-Trump adviser
June 1, 2021 GMTSOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) — The University of Rhode Island is weighing whether to revoke an honorary degree bestowed years ago to Michael Flynn, a university alumnus who briefly served as President Donald Trump’s national security adviser.
Tulsa pastor to challenge Oklahoma’s Lankford in GOP primary
March 9, 2021 GMTTULSA, Okla. (AP) — A 29-year-old pastor from Tulsa confirmed Tuesday he plans to launch a Republican primary challenge to U...
Judge dismisses Flynn case following pardon from Trump
December 9, 2020 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed the criminal case against former Trump administration national security adviser Michael Flynn but pointedly noted that a WASHINGTON (AP) — Advocates and lawyers anticipate a flurry of clemency action from President Donald Trump in the coming weeks that could test the limits of presidential pardon power...Trump expected to flex pardon powers on way out door
December 3, 2020 GMT
Trump pardons Flynn despite guilty plea in Russia probe
November 26, 2020 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump pardoned his former national security adviser Michael Flynn on Wednesday, ending a yearslong prosecution in the Russia investigation that saw Flynn twice plead guilty to lying to the FBI and then reverse himself before the Justice Department stepped in to dismiss his case...
Lawyer for Flynn says she updated Trump on status of case
September 30, 2020 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — A lawyer for former Trump administration national security adviser Michael Flynn told a judge Tuesday that she recently updated President Donald Trump on the case and asked him not to issue a pardon for her client...
Appeals court keeps Flynn case alive, won’t order dismissal
September 1, 2020 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court in Washington declined to order the dismissal of WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court in Washington appeared inclined Tuesday to let a judge decide on his own whether to grant the Justice Department's request to dismiss the criminal case against former Trump administration national security adviser Michael Flynn.Appeals court seems wary of ordering dismissal of Flynn case
August 12, 2020 GMT
DC judge asks for full appeal review of Flynn dismissal
July 9, 2020 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. District Court judge who oversaw the criminal case of President Donald Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn has requested a full appeals court review after a three-judge panel ordered him to dismiss it...
Appeals court orders dismissal of Michael Flynn prosecution
June 24, 2020 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — A divided federal appeals court on Wednesday ordered the dismissal of the criminal case against President Donald Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn, turning back efforts by a judge to scrutinize the Justice Department's extraordinary decision to drop the prosecution...
Court appears reluctant to order dismissal of Flynn case
June 12, 2020 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court appears skeptical of arguments that it should order the dismissal of the criminal case against former Trump administration national security adviser Michael Flynn despite a Justice Department bid to abandon the prosecution...
Ex-judge says push to dismiss Flynn case is abuse of power
June 10, 2020 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — A former federal judge appointed to review the Justice Department’s motion to dismiss criminal charges against President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser Michael Flynn said there was evidence of a “gross abuse” of prosecutorial power and that the request should be denied...
Judge: Justice Department reversal in Flynn case ‘unusual’
June 2, 2020 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday defended his decision not to quickly approve the Justice Department's request to dismiss its own criminal case against former Trump administration national security adviser Michael Flynn, saying that the department's reversal was unusual and he wanted to consider the request carefully before ruling on it...
Transcripts released of Flynn’s calls with Russian diplomat
May 30, 2020 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Transcripts of phone calls that played a pivotal role in the Russia investigation were declassified and released Friday, showing that Michael Flynn, as an adviser to then-President-elect Donald Trump, urged Russia's ambassador to be “even-keeled” in response to punitive Obama administration measures, and assured him “we can have a better conversation” about relations between the two countries after Trump became president...
Inquiry into Russia probe carries political consequences
May 28, 2020 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General William Barr says he doesn't expect a criminal inquiry into the origins of the Russia investigation to target former President Barack Obama or Joe Biden, the former vice president and President Donald Trump's Democratic opponent.
FBI director orders internal review of Flynn investigation
May 22, 2020 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Christopher Wray has ordered an internal review into possible misconduct in the investigation of former Trump administration national security adviser Michael Flynn, the bureau said Friday...
‘Very unprepared:’ DEA shakeup followed mounting criticism
May 21, 2020 GMTMIAMI (AP) — It's an agency with a critical mission of keeping American streets safe from narcotics...
Flynn’s lawyers ask appeals court to force dismissal of case
May 19, 2020 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Michael Flynn are asking a federal appeals court to order the dismissal of the criminal case against the former Trump administration national security adviser...
Source: Trump admin. to name new DEA head, US attorney in DC
May 18, 2020 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. attorney who oversaw the reversal of a sentencing recommendation for Trump ally Roger Stone and the motion to dismiss charges against ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn will become the nation's top drug enforcement official, according to an administration official...
AP FACT CHECK: Trump, GOP falsehoods on Flynn, Biden, virus
May 18, 2020 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and his GOP allies are misrepresenting the facts behind the legal case of former national security adviser Michael Flynn as they seek to allege improper behavior during the Obama administration in the WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Republicans are launching a broad election-year attack on the foundation of the Russia investigation, including declassifying intelligence information to try to place senior Obama administration officials under scrutiny for routine actions...Ahead of election, Trump attacks Russia probe and Democrats
May 14, 2020 GMT
Q&A: What does ‘unmasking’ someone in an intel report mean?
May 14, 2020 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — In 2016, Obama administration officials received intelligence reports that were concerning, but incomplete...
Trump, GOP launch broad attack on Russia probe foundations
May 14, 2020 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Republicans are launching a broad election-year attack on the foundation of the Russia investigation, including declassifying intelligence information to try to place senior Obama administration officials under scrutiny for routine actions...
Judge puts off approving US request to dismiss Flynn case
May 13, 2020 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge made clear Tuesday that he would not immediately rule on the Justice Department's decision to dismiss its criminal case against former Trump administration national security adviser Michael Flynn, saying he would instead let outside individuals and groups weigh in with their opinions...
Trump praise of ‘tormented’ Flynn raises pardon speculation
May 12, 2020 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump voiced strong support Thursday for his former national security adviser Michael Flynn, raising speculation that a pardon may be coming after Flynn's lawyers disclosed internal FBI documents they claim show the FBI tried to “intentionally frame" him...
NBC News apologizes for ‘inaccurately’ quoting William Barr
May 11, 2020 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — NBC has apologized for “inaccurately” cutting a portion of an interview with Attorney General William Barr that left a false impression with viewers of “Meet the Press...
Obama lashes out at Trump in call with supporters
May 9, 2020 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama harshly criticized President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic as an “absolute chaotic disaster” during a conversation with ex-members of his administration, according to a recording obtained by Yahoo News...
Flynn dismissal a surprise? AG Barr in sync with Trump
May 9, 2020 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he didn’t know the Justice Department was planning to drop its case against his former national security adviser, Michael Flynn...
Trump offers support for Michael Flynn, attacks media after new documents raise questions about case
April 30, 2020 GMTPresident Trump in a series of tweets Thursday reaffirmed his support for his former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn and blasted the news media for coverage of the criminal case.
The president's tweetstorm, which began late Wednesday and continued into Thursday morning, came after newly unsealed documents in the Flynn case raised questions about the FBI's goals in the investigation.
Trump considering `full’ pardon for ex-adviser Michael Flynn
March 15, 2020 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday he is considering a full pardon for former national security adviser Michael Flynn, who had pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about dealings with Russia’s ambassador before Trump took office...
U.S. attorney helping review Flynn case is ex-FBI agent
February 15, 2020 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — The U.S. attorney assisting in the Justice Department's review of the criminal case of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is an ex-FBI agent with a long background in battling white-collar crime...
Justice Dept. won’t oppose probation for ex-Trump aide Flynn
January 30, 2020 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Wednesday that it would not oppose probation for former Trump administration national security adviser Michael Flynn — a more lenient stance than prosecutors took earlier this month, when they said he deserved prison time.
Judge postpones sentencing hearing for ex-Trump aide Flynn
January 16, 2020 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday postponed the sentencing of former Trump administration national security adviser Michael Flynn, two days after Flynn moved to withdraw his guilty plea.
Ex-Trump aide Michael Flynn seeks to withdraw guilty plea
January 15, 2020 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Former Trump administration national security adviser Michael Flynn filed court papers Tuesday to withdraw his guilty plea, saying federal prosecutors had acted in “bad faith" and broken their end of the bargain when they sought prison time for him...
Judge sets Flynn sentencing, rejects defense arguments
December 16, 2019 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday scheduled a sentencing hearing for next month for Michael Flynn after rejecting arguments from the former Trump administration national security adviser that prosecutors had withheld evidence favorable to his case...
Ex-Flynn business partner convicted of illegal lobbying
July 23, 2019 GMTALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A jury on Tuesday convicted a one-time business partner of former national security adviser Michael Flynn on charges he illegally acted as a Turkish agent when he and Flynn undertook a project to discredit an exiled cleric wanted by Turkey's government.
Trial of ex-Flynn business partner allowed to go forward
July 18, 2019 GMTALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A judge is allowing the trial of a one-time business partner of former national security adviser Michael Flynn to go forward even though he says the evidence is weak.
Prosecutors rested their case Thursday in the trial of Bijan Kian .
Trial of former Flynn business partner begins in Virginia
July 15, 2019 GMTALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A one-time business partner of former national security adviser Michael Flynn lied to hide the fact that he and Flynn were secretly working on behalf of the Turkish government to advance its agenda, prosecutors said Monday.
Flynn’s absence leaves hole at trial of ex-business partner
July 12, 2019 GMTALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Prosecutors will have to go to trial Monday against the ex-business partner of former national security adviser Michael Flynn with no assurance they can present evidence of any kind from Flynn himself...