Investigative firm renews request to judge to halt subpoena for bank records.
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Trump’s push for inquiries challenges Justice Dept. independence
By going after political opponents for prosecution, the president risks a major breach of protocol.
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Russia probes spotlight ‘deniable’ Kremlin intelligence tactic
Carter Page and George Papadopoulos may be just two of several Trump associates ensnared by Moscow’s reliance on ‘cut-outs’ to gather intelligence and recruit accomplices.
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Twitter employee briefly takes down Trump’s account
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Trump: ‘We’ll see’ if Tillerson lasts duration of term
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Trump signs law to honor 200th anniversary of Frederick Douglass’ birth
The law, which sailed through the House and Senate in recent weeks, will establish a federal panel to carry out the upcoming festivities to honor Douglass.
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Cohn says he’s still a Democrat
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McMaster may move Afghanistan envoy position to White House
The national security adviser looks for more control over U.S. policy in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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Trump super PAC launches $100 million blitz
The group, dubbed America First Action, could face competition for cash with another group backed by Steve Bannon.
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Inside the rise and fall of Gary Cohn’s Fed dreams
President Donald Trump is set to nominate current Federal Reserve governor Jerome Powell to replace Janet Yellen.
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