Wednesday, 18 April 2018

Politics A.M.: Trump sours on talking with Mueller after FBI raid of lawyer’s office

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Trump sours on talking with Mueller after FBI raid of lawyer's office
The FBI's seizure of records from Michael Cohen reportedly rattled the president and renewed his effort to expand his depleted legal team.
CIA Director Pompeo met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un over Easter weekend
In a tweet, President Trump confirmed the secret talks and said details were "being worked out" for a possible summit with the North Korea leader.
 
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New inspector general report points to recurring government problems
Why do the same issues come up over and over and over?
 
 
'Con job': Trump takes aim at Stormy Daniels for releasing sketch of man she says threatened her
The president had not previously tweeted explicitly about the adult film actress who alleges a brief, decade-old affair.
 
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Paul Ryan moves to shore up his staying power a week after announcing his retirement
Ryan told House GOP lawmakers Tuesday that he had the support of the constituency that might matter most: big-dollar Republican donors.
 
Fact Checker • Analysis
Dissecting House Speaker Ryan's remarks on deficits and spending
When challenged on deficits, Paul Ryan responded with inside-the-Beltway code. We explain what's going on.
 
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Haley says 'I don't get confused' after White House official suggests she misunderstood Russia sanctions
Economic adviser Larry Kudlow had said the U.N. ambassador may have had 'momentary confusion.'
 
The Fix • Analysis
Nikki Haley's extraordinary rebuke of the White House
After the White House repeatedly laid the blame for a bungled Russia announcement at her feet, Haley hit back.
 
Hannity's rising role in Trump's world: 'He basically has a desk in the place'
The president and the talk-show host speak regularly about Hannity's shows, the news of the day — and even what Trump should tweet.
 
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Mounting opposition to Pompeo makes positive Senate committee vote unlikely
Democrats who backed him for CIA director have publicly refused to support his move to State, but the nomination could still get a floor vote.
 
On 'The View,' Stormy Daniels reveals sketch of a man she said threatened her
The adult-film star used the show to defend her credibility in describing an alleged affair with Donald Trump.
 
Trump's pick to lead Veterans Affairs would oppose push to privatize health care, senators say
Ronny Jackson is making the rounds on Capitol Hill, meeting with lawmakers ahead of his confirmation hearing next week.
 
 
Missouri governor, still defiant amid calls for his resignation, faces new accusations
The state's attorney general said his office had evidence of a probable felony related to a charity donor list.
 
Supreme Court divided on whether states should tax all online sales
Some justices seemed reluctant to throw out a precedent that states say is obsolete.
 
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Senate leader appears to kill special counsel protection bill's chances
In an appearance on Fox News, Mitch McConnell said he would not put to a vote a measure to give an ousted special counsel a chance to appeal being fired.
 
 
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