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Trump lashes out over probe
The special counsel investigating Russia's interference in the 2016 election plans to interview two top USA intelligence officials about whether President Donald Trump sought their help to get the Federal Bureau of Investigation to back off a related probe of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, according to three people familiar with the inquiry. [Full Article...]
Trump right to make Cuba pay for its intransigence
The revised Cuba policy is aimed at stopping the flow of US cash to the country's military and security services, the White House announced. He said penalties on Cuba would remain in place until its government releases political prisoners, stops abusing dissidents and respects freedom of expression. [Full Article...]
Gun debate under Trump tested by congressman's shooting
Many current congressional Republicans were ushered into their seats with the support of the National Rifle Association, including the injured Mr Scalise, who receives funding from the gun lobby group and has voted consistently against gun control measures. [Full Article...]
Donald Trump says no one has any proof on Russian Federation
On Wednesday, the Washington Post reported Mueller is investigating Trump directly , over alleged obstruction of justice . Rosenstein - in charge because Attorney General Jeff Sessions has recused himself from the investigation into the Trump campaign's ties with Russian Federation - then appointed Mueller as special counsel. [Full Article...]
Rubio: Trump firing Mueller 'not going to happen'
Rosenstein was the Justice Department official who drafted a memo to the President alleging numerous deficiencies in the performance of then-FBI Director James Comey . All of which necessarily brings us back to Rod Rosenstein . President Trump confirmed Friday that he is under investigation for firing FBI Director James Comey . [Full Article...]
Cinderella isn't invited to the Omaha ball this year
Steve Scalise an honorary coach for the College World Series , and he will be given the game ball from the Tigers' opening game against Florida State on Saturday night. LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri had never seen Walker play any sport in person - "Alan Dunn raved about him", Mainieri said about the LSU pitching coach - but he watched from his living room already knowing he had th... [Full Article...]
Trump Under Investigation for Firing FBI Director James Comey
Tensions are building inside the Justice Department as Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein contemplates whether he will become a witness in the ongoing investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 United States elections. Brand was confirmed as the No. 3 Justice Department official on a 52-46 vote in the Senate on May 18, with Democrats lining up against her. That would be unsettling for... [Full Article...]
Andy Murray defends his record in the face of John McEnroe claim
Last year coming into Wimbledon , all of the focus was on Novak Djokovic who had won the first two majors of the year and held all four major titles at the time, and Andy Murray who had made the first two major finals of the year. "I'll continue to play and, so long as my body is fine, I would like to hope that I would continue to do that whilst I'm still enjoying it". Murray heads into the... [Full Article...]