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Comey said the FBI is investigating any links between any individuals associated with the Trump campaign and the Russian government.
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Unusual network of influential advisers is tasked with monitoring the secretaries' loyalties, officials said.
 
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The World Happiness Report is out and the U.S. has fallen. Sad!
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'He's baaaack!': Trump's visits to Mar-a-Lago are stretching Palm Beach's budget and locals' patience
Trump's visits have cost Palm Beach County Sheriff's Department more than $1.5 million.
 
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Why Donald Trump’s low approval rating may mean less than you think
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A California waiter refused to serve 4 Latina customers until he saw ‘proof of residency’
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Former Alexandria deputy police chief says he was detained at JFK Airport because of his name
Hassan Aden, an Italian-born U.S. citizen, said authorities told him his name was on a watch list.
 
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