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James Comey will introduce the words “hookers in Russia” to the congressional record.
The opening statement to Comey’s much-anticipated testimony to the Senate Intelligence Committee was released Wednesday afternoon. The testimony details the nine heart-to-heart conversations Comey had with Trump over the last four months, three times in person and six times over the phone. The report confirms that Trump directly asked Comey on January 27 for his loyalty, in a meeting that can only...
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Democrats start impeachment proceedings against Trump
A pair of Democrats in Congress are drafting up articles of impeachment against Donald Trump, saying that the president’s decision to fire former FBI Director James Comey constitutes an obstruction of justice. Texas Representative Al Green, who has been one of the most outspoken proponents of impeachment proceedings against Mr Trump, was joined by California Representative Brad Sherman in announcing the long-shot bid.
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The 6 key takeaways from the James Comey hearing on Trump and Russia
The former FBI director delivered bombshell testimony.
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Faces of Power
Animated timeline about the 45 American Presidents
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Fox News was attacking Obama for using mustard at this point in his presidency
How did we get here?
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Trump: I would speak under oath on Comey
US President Donald Trump says he is "100%" willing to speak under oath about his conversations with ex-FBI chief James Comey.
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Trump impeachment calls surge with president facing the ‘most serious scandal’ in U.S. history
Two leading Trump resistance groups have called for impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump to begin.
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Scam alert: Trump's $1tn 'infrastructure plan' is a giveaway to the rich
America’s infrastructure is in dire need of investment. But nothing Trump is proposing will do anything to help
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Sessions to testify in open hearing before Senate Intelligence Committee
Attorney General Jeff Sessions will testify in an open hearing Tuesday before the Senate Intelligence Committee on his role in the unfolding Russia investigation, according to congressional and Justice Department officials. Sessions informed Congress over the weekend that he will appear before the intelligence committee, rather than before previously scheduled hearings regarding funding for the Justice Department.
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Trump Loses Travel Ban Ruling in Appeals Court
It was the second court to weigh in on the dispute over the president’s executive order, which the Supreme Court has also been asked to review.
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The Covfefe Act Has A Silly Name — But It Addresses A Real Quandary
In an era of unfiltered tweets from the president, Rep. Mike Quigley's bill would require the archiving of the president's social media posts — from official and personal accounts.
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Trump Administration Seeks 'Drastic Remedy' to Derail Kids Climate Lawsuit
The Trump administration filed a writ of mandamus petition with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Friday, seeking an extraordinarily rare review of a Nov. 10, 2016 decision by U.S. District Court Judge Ann Aiken to deny its motion to dismiss Juliana v. United States. Further, the Trump administration is seeking "a stay of proceedings in the district court" while the Ninth Circuit considers its petition.
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Naomi Klein: Trump is the First Fully Commercialized Global Brand to Serve as U.S. President
A decade after Naomi Klein published her now-iconic book "The Shock Doctrine," the best-selling author and activist reflects on how President Trump represents a form of continuous shock and how he ran a branding campaign—more than a political campaign—in order to capture the presidency. Naomi Klein’s latest book is "No Is Not Enough: Resisting Trump’s Shock Politics and Winning the World We Need."
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Congressional Democrats to file emoluments lawsuit against Trump
More than 180 members signed a complaint alleging that Trump improperly took gifts or payments from foreign governments.
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Special counsel is investigating Trump for possible obstruction of justice, officials say
Mueller is interviewing senior intelligence officials as the Russia probe widens.
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Special counsel is investigating Jared Kushner’s business dealings
FBI agents and federal prosecutors have also been examining the finances of other Trump associates.
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Pence hires outside counsel to deal with Russia probe inquiries
The vice president’s move comes amid a widening investigation that includes examining whether Trump obstructed justice.
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Trump's personal lawyer hires attorney: report
President Trump's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, has hired his own attorney as the special counsel investigation into Russian election interference progresses, NBC News reported Friday.
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The worst thing about shootings in the US is how normal they feel | Jessica Valenti
In a time when shootings are commonplace, this week didn’t necessarily feel remarkable. It felt normal and that makes me fear for my daughter
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Republicans Keep Missing the Point About Gun Violence—Even When They’re the Targets: Sonali Kolhatkar
Wednesday’s attack on a GOP sports team in Alexandria, Va., offers yet another lesson about gun control, but party politics have gotten in the way. - 2017/06/16
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