(2017-02-24) Trump Administration Sought To Enlist

Trump administration sought to enlist intelligence officials, key lawmakers to counter Russia stories

The White House insisted the officials speak on the condition of anonymity — a practice President Donald Trump has condemned

Nunes, who served as a member of Trump’s transition team, has resisted calls for his House committee to investigate alleged contacts between Trump associates and Russia. He said in an interview that after months of investigations, U.S. authorities have turned up no evidence of such contacts