Trump asked Comey to close Flynn probe - NY Times, citing Comey memo
In those statements, White House officials had denied Flynn had discussed easing United States sanctions against Russia when he spoke to Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak in late December. Republicans were more circumspect but also clearly upset. Some Republicans began to press for a more robust investigation of the White House. House Speaker Paul Ryan has endured a rocky relationship with Trump but has stood by the President during his trials so far in the administration.
