Trump blasts ex-advisers who say he tried to stop Mueller

WASHINGTON (AP) — A day after celebrating the release of the Mueller report as “a good day,” President Donald Trump struck a defiant tone Friday, unleashing tweets saying claims in the report by former administration officials that he tried numerous times to stop or influence the probe were “total bullshit.” According to the 448-page report... Read More

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Donald Trump, Robert Mueller

April 18, 2019

Trump cracks down on Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — The Trump administration on Wednesday intensified its crackdown on Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela, rolling back Obama administration policy and announcing new restrictions and sanctions against the three countries whose leaders national security adviser John Bolton dubbed the “three stooges of socialism.” “The troika of tyranny — Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua... Read More

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April 18, 2019

Mueller report release spirals into political gamesmanship

WASHINGTON (AP) — After nearly two years of waiting, America will get some answers straight from Robert Mueller— but not before President Donald Trump’s attorney general has his say. The Justice Department on Thursday is expected to release a redacted version of the special counsel’s report on Russian election interference and Trump’s campaign, opening up... Read More

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Robert Mueller

April 16, 2019

Trump says Russia probe ‘con job,’ as fuller report looms

WASHINGTON (AP) — The president isn’t waiting. As Washington counts down the final hours until publication of the redacted special counsel report — now expected Thursday — Donald Trump stepped up his attacks in an effort to undermine potential disclosures on Russia, his 2016 campaign and the aftermath. He unleashed a series of tweets Monday... Read More

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Donald Trump, Robert Mueller

April 12, 2019

Going beyond Barr, Trump claims ‘illegal spying’ on campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump seemed gratified Thursday that his attorney general has endorsed a key talking point of the president’s supporters: that there was spying on Trump’s 2016 campaign. But Trump went a step beyond Attorney General William Barr, accusing the government of committing an illegal, unprecedented act. The president’s comments came a... Read More

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Donald Trump

April 11, 2019

Barr says he thinks ‘spying’ occurred against Trump campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General William Barr declared he thinks “spying did occur” against Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, suggesting the origins of the Russia investigation may have been mishandled, in remarks that aligned him with the president at a time when Barr’s independence is under scrutiny. Barr, appearing before a Senate panel on Wednesday, did... Read More

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William Barr

April 9, 2019

Barr faces Congress as he readies Mueller report for release

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General William Barr is facing members of Congress on Tuesday for the first time since taking office — and amid intense speculation over his review of special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia report. Barr isn’t coming to Congress to talk about the report, but lawmakers are expected to ask about it anyway... Read More

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Robert Mueller, William Barr

April 8, 2019

Ex-Rep. Anthony Weiner ordered to register as sex offender

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Rep. Anthony Weiner was ordered Friday to register as a sex offender as he nears the end of a 21-month prison sentence for having illicit online contact with a 15-year-old girl. A New York City judge designated Weiner a Level 1 offender under the state’s version of what’s known as... Read More

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Anthony Weiner

April 5, 2019

Biden to make 1st appearance since complaints about behavior

WASHINGTON (AP) — In countless conversations over the past year, former Vice President Joe Biden, his advisers and his broad network of friends and family have openly discussed the vulnerabilities he would face if he ran for president. A voting record that is sometimes at odds with the Democratic Party’s leftward shift. His age. And... Read More

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Joe Biden

April 4, 2019

Mayor-elect wants re-examination of code of silence case

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot wants her former colleagues at the U.S attorney’s office to re-examine the acquittals of three police officers accused of covering up the police shooting of Laquan McDonald. A judge in January found the officers not guilty of conspiracy, obstruction of justice and official misconduct. Former Officer Joseph Walsh,... Read More

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Lori Lightfoot

April 3, 2019

Second ex-aide to former Texas congressman gets prison term

HOUSTON (AP) — A second ex-aide to disgraced former Texas Congressman Steve Stockman is following his boss to prison over a scam to spend charitable donations on personal and campaign costs. Federal prosecutors in Houston say Jason Posey of Tupelo, Mississippi, was sentenced Tuesday to 18 months and ordered to repay more than $720,000. Posey... Read More

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April 1, 2019

Oklahoma ex-senator David Boren accused of sexual misconduct

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A former University of Oklahoma student alleges he was touched and kissed inappropriately by former university President David Boren on several occasions almost a decade ago when the man worked as a teaching aide for the onetime governor and senator. The allegations by Jess Eddy, now 29, appear to be at... Read More

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David Boren

April 1, 2019

Trump’s battle with ‘Obamacare’ moves to the courts

WASHINGTON (AP) — After losing in Congress, President Donald Trump is counting on the courts to kill off “Obamacare.” But some cases are going against him, and time is not on his side as he tries to score a big win for his re-election campaign. Two federal judges in Washington, D.C., this past week blocked... Read More

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Obamacare

March 28, 2019

Arizona lawmaker resigns amid probe of 1983 sex charges

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Rep. David Stringer resigned Wednesday amid an ethics investigation of 1983 sex charges and his comments on race and immigration. The Prescott Republican lawmaker stepped down as he faced a 5 p.m. deadline to hand over documents demanded by the House Ethics Committee. Earlier in the day he made an emergency... Read More

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David Stringer

Trump blasts ex-advisers who say he tried to stop Mueller

Trump cracks down on Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela

Mueller report release spirals into political gamesmanship

Trump says Russia probe ‘con job,’ as fuller report looms

Going beyond Barr, Trump claims ‘illegal spying’ on campaign

Barr says he thinks ‘spying’ occurred against Trump campaign

Barr faces Congress as he readies Mueller report for release

Ex-Rep. Anthony Weiner ordered to register as sex offender

Biden to make 1st appearance since complaints about behavior

Mayor-elect wants re-examination of code of silence case

Second ex-aide to former Texas congressman gets prison term

Oklahoma ex-senator David Boren accused of sexual misconduct

Trump’s battle with ‘Obamacare’ moves to the courts

Arizona lawmaker resigns amid probe of 1983 sex charges

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