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Michael Cohen's attorneys filed an application for a restraining order that would bar Michael Avenatti from speaking with the press, citing his more than 400 tweets and "minimum" of 121 television appearances. » Read More
By: Tucker Higgins
Cohen is being investigated for business dealings and a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 presidential election. » Read More |
By: Tucker Higgins
The president addressed the Mueller probe, immigration and his relationship with Kim Jong Un. » Read More |
China announces retaliatory tariffs on $34 billion worth of US goods, including agriculture products
By: Evelyn Cheng
In a quick response to U.S. tariffs, Beijing announced on Friday its own duties on American products, including agriculture products and automobiles. » Read More |
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It is unclear whether Trump referred to Americans broadly or executive branch staff.
Short is the Trump administration's liaison on Capitol Hill when it tries to work legislation through Congress.
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President Trump bashes Comey as the "ringleader" of a "den of thieves."
Trump says he's taking the action "in light of China's theft of intellectual property and technology and its other unfair trade practices."
Manafort is accused by special counsel Robert Mueller of trying to influence a potential trial witness while under house arrest.
"Even in hindsight I think we chose the course most consistent with institutional values," former FBI Director James Comey said in an op-ed in the New York Times.
Comey's use of a private email account was inconsistent with Justice Department policy, according to a report by the Office of the Inspector General.
The Trump administration's tariff list is expected to include between 800 and 900 Chinese products.
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The decision from the state's highest court marks another failed bid from Trump to halt or delay the lawsuit brought by Summer Zervos.
An FBI agent who worked on the special counsel's Russia probe texted another investigator that 'We'll stop' Donald Trump from getting elected president, The Washington Post reported.
New York Attorney Barbara Underwood alleges unlawful political coordination with Trump's presidential campaign.
The U.S. must establish a robust process for handling North Korea that can truly deal with the issues threatening security and stability in the region, says retired Gen. Wesley Clark.
Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon is preparing to unleash an advertising campaign touting Trump's achievements in an effort to help the GOP hold onto Congress.
Sen. James Inhofe said he's upset by EPA chief Scott Pruitt's behavior and the agency's deputy would be an adequate replacement.
- Watchdog blasts James Comey for damaging FBI reputation in Clinton probe but found no political bias
The long-awaited report examines whether the FBI made missteps in its controversial investigation.
"We don't want kids to be separated from their parents," Paul Ryan said.
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