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Most Americans Oppose Presidential Self-Pardons, Poll Finds
Posted on · “Pardon himself? You might as well cash in your chips and leave office,” – Bruce Novak, a retiree from Florida
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John Dowd, Lead Trump Lawyer In Russia Probe, Leaves Team
Posted on · This is at least the second major reshuffling of Trump’s legal team in the last year
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House Intelligence Democrats Release Response To GOP Russia Conclusions
Posted on · Democrats say it was premature for Republicans on the House intelligence committee to conclude their Russia probe on Monday. That report cleared the Trump campaign of collusion with Russia in 2016
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Hope Hicks Declines To Answer Some Questions In Russia Probe
Posted on · Hope Hicks was his spokeswoman during the 2016 presidential campaign and is now White House communications director
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FACT CHECK: Read The Democratic Memo From The House Intel Committee
Posted on · Ranking committee member Adam Schiff, D-Calif., on Saturday released a partially redacted document in response to an earlier memo from Republicans on the panel
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UT/TT Poll: Texas Republicans Down On FBI, Russia Investigation
Posted on · Texas Republican voter opinion turned against the FBI and special counsel Robert Mueller even before last week’s mass shooting in a Florida high school and indictments of Russian propagandists who tried to influence American elections, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
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What’s With the Memomania? In 59 Seconds
Posted on · Are you confused with the memo saga yet?
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Mueller’s Reputation In Washington Is ‘Stunningly Bipartisan,’ Journalist Says
Posted on · Author Garrett Graff discusses the special counsel in charge of the Trump/Russia investigation: "Bob Mueller is probably about as apolitical and nonpartisan a figure as you could find in Washington"
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Republicans Vote To Release Classified Memo On Russia Probe
Posted on · Republicans have said the memo reveals grave concerns about abuses of the government surveillance powers
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A Trump Interview With Robert Mueller Would Follow Presidential Tradition
Posted on · President Trump pledged in June that he was "100 percent" willing to be interviewed by the special counsel. The White House and investigators declined to comment to NPR on reports that may happen.
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Manafort Sues Mueller, Justice Department Over Russia Probe
Posted on · Manafort was indicted in October on charges related to his lobbying work on behalf of a Russia-friendly Ukrainian political party
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Trump Blasts Bannon Over Book, Says Ex-Aide ‘Lost His Mind’
Posted on · A spokeswoman for Bannon did not immediately respond to a request for a comment
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WATCH LIVE: FBI Director Gives An Impassioned Defense of Agency After Trump’s Criticism
Posted on · During a Thursday hearing before the House Judiciary Committee, Wray was asked to respond to Trump's weekend tweets calling the FBI a biased institution whose reputation is in "tatters."
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The 10 Events You Need To Know To Understand The Michael Flynn Story
Posted on · The Flynn saga involves two presidents, a foreign ambassador, one fired FBI director and a lot of talk about Russian sanctions