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Top officials won't say whether they kept notes on Trump-Russia discussions
Trump asked Comey to drop an investigation of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn as part of the Federal Bureau of Investigation probe into whether Moscow meddled in the election , according to testimony from Comey posted on the Senate Intelligence Committee's website. [Full Article...]
The President Didn't Tweet About Comey, But Another Trump Did
On Thursday, Comey refused to say in an open hearing whether he believed Trump colluded with that effort. The House intelligence committee sent a letter Friday asking White House counsel Don McGahn whether any tape recordings or memos of Comey's conversations with the president exist now or had existed in the past. [Full Article...]
Lewandowski Warns Republicans: Get on Trump Train or Lose Next Election
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As expected in today's partisan environment, the majority of Republicans, or 67 percent, have a favorable view of their party's plan compared to the ACA (12 percent), the poll found. If that is not enough, House Republicans are promising to streamline the antiquated tax code and reduce rates. Republicans won confirmation of a Supreme Court justice and Congress has voted to roll back numerous reg... [Full Article...]
Church bus crashes in Atlanta area; several injured
Police said the driver of the bus tried to change lanes and collided with another vehicle. According to Halbert, investigators have yet to interview the driver of the bus. So, Sarah's mother wanted to share her daughter's thoughts with the people who came on Thursday evening to the sanctuary of the Kingdom of God Church , reading that very entry aloud. [Full Article...]
Spicer: All of Trump's tweets are his official statements
What the creator loves about this bot is that considering that it is simply modifying the format, it is truly neutral. It then grabs a new direct quote and edits it to look like more traditional, official statements from the White House. That messaging efficiency will soon be tested, on issues like the controversial travel ban executive order as well as the Federal Bureau of Investigation prob... [Full Article...]
Intel chiefs won't say if Trump asked them to intervene in investigations
It's not the first time Coats refused to answer questions about reported conversations with the president about the Russian Federation investigation. Both declined to discuss specific discussions with the president. It wasn't classified. They didn't invoke executive privilege . Another source has told CNN that the President may have misunderstood the exact meaning of Comey's words, especiall... [Full Article...]
Putin dismisses U.S. claims about Trump, election
Russian President Vladimir Putin's comments in a recent sit-down with NBC News' Megyn Kelly suited his own strategy, a former USA ambassador to Russia told CNBC on Monday. And, they aren't analyzing the information in its entirety. It's become a centerpiece of the questions swirling around Trump and his campaign and possible ties to Russian Federation. [Full Article...]
Polanski victim arrives at Los Angeles court
Deputy District Attorney Michele Hanisee acknowledged that victims have a broad set of rights, but it does not include the right to dictate the outcome of a criminal case. The controversy surrounding Polanski has been occasionally in the headlines for four decades. The Oscar-winner has been a fugitive since he fled to France in 1978 after pleading guilty to having unlawful sex with a minor. [Full Article...]