The Russian Usurper

McClatchy reported two days ago: six intelligence agencies conducting investigation of "possible covert Kremlin aid to Trump." Adam Silverman—

While I cannot prove it, it is logical to reason that this information was provided to the McClatchy reporters so that it would be reported before the inauguration on Friday. By getting the information out now, the purpose of the reporting is to make it much more difficult for the incoming Administration to shut this investigation down or to interfere in how it is conducted.

In his post on more developments yesterday, Silverman cites NYT confirmation of McClatchy. The Times' piece names Paul Manafort, Carter Page, Roger Stone as subjects of the investigation, adding—

Of the half-dozen current and former officials who confirmed the existence of the investigations, some said they were providing information because they feared the new administration would obstruct their efforts.

Meanwhile...