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D.C. and Maryland sue President Trump, alleging breach of constitutional oath
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When a liberal power lawyer represents the Trump family, things can get ugly
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Bharara says Trump phone calls made him uncomfortable
The former U.S. attorney says he was fired less than a day after refusing to take a call from the president that he thought was inappropriate.
 
Russia has developed a cyberweapon that can disrupt power grids, according to new research
Already used in Ukraine, the malware could be modified to target U.S. systems.
 
Sessions will testify in open hearing Tuesday before Senate Intelligence Committee
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