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Deputy AG Rosenstein: Special counsel will have 'full independence' for Russia probe

'Rocky,' 'Karate Kid' Director John Avildsen Dies at 81
Rep. Steve Scalise remains in critical condition, doctor says
As majority whip, he is the chief vote counter in the Republican conference. Scalise was shot Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at a congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, . He was transported in shock to the medical center. Nonetheless, said Sava, "We fully expect him to be able to walk" and "hopefully run". Sava said that after being released from the hospital, Scalise "will require a period... [Full Article...]
Investigators for special counsel will soon speak to senior intelligence officials
The Justice Department's special-counsel investigation into Russia's meddling in the 2016 USA presidential election is now also reportedly examining whether President Donald Trump attempted to obstruct justice. The person spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss private conversations. That witness: James Comey, who replaced Mueller as Federal Bureau of Investigation director. [Full Article...]
US President Donald Trump blasts report on obstruction probe
Coats will also meet with members of the Senate intelligence committee Thursday, one week after his tense grilling by the panel, according to a committee source. However, White House deputy press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told reporters on Tuesday: 'While the President has the right to (fire Mueller), he has no intention to do so'. [Full Article...]
Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords praises police in wake of Virginia shooting

'Scalise took a bullet for all of us'

Special counsel is investigating Trump for possible obstruction of justice, officials say
