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'Individual 1': Trump emerges as a central subject of Mueller probe

Investigators have evidence that Trump was in close contact with his lieutenants as they reached out to Moscow and WikiLeaks — and that they attempted to conceal their activities.

By Carol D. Leonnig and Josh Dawsey • Read more »

'Very legal & very cool': Trump dismisses criticism of his 2016 business project in Russia

President Trump mocked scrutiny of his Russian business exploration as a "Witch Hunt!"

By Philip Rucker and John Wagner • Read more »

The Fix • Analysis

Trump's hubris-infused Russia deal coverup

Trump has often shrugged off the political and ethical rules of the day. Pursuing a real-estate deal in Moscow during the 2016 primary season might take the cake.

By Aaron Blake • Read more »

Acting attorney general Whitaker was notified in advance of Cohen plea

Whitaker in the past has been publicly critical of the special-counsel probe, and many have feared he might take steps to stifle it.

By Matt Zapotosky • Read more »

Power Up: Trump frets as Mueller probe follows him abroad

The president is tweeting.

By Jacqueline Alemany • Read more »

Cohen's plea deal renews scrutiny of Republicans' Trump-Russia report

House Intelligence Committee Democrats seek to reinterview other witnesses they suspect of lying under oath.

By Karoun Demirjian • Read more »

Trump scores big political win with signing ceremony at G-20 for new North American trade pact

The USMCA agreement replacing NAFTA represents a personal triumph for Trump — but the accord faces big difficulties in Congress.

By David J. Lynch • Read more »

Fact Checker • Analysis

Does the sentencing bill give early release to drug traffickers, sex offenders?

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) says yes. But he gives short shrift to safeguards in the bill that could keep many of them behind bars.

By Salvador Rizzo • Read more »

No talk of 'the Resistance' or opinions about impeachment at work, federal employees are warned

Some government watchdogs fear the new federal guidance will chill First Amendment rights and whistle-blowing.

By Eli Rosenberg • Read more »

Certification in limbo in N.C. House race as fraud investigation continues

State election officials have no plans to certify results in 9th District vote at their meeting Friday.

By Amy Gardner and Kirk Ross • Read more »

The Fix • Analysis

McConnell isn't bringing up criminal justice reform. Maybe he doesn't want to.

Majority Leader Mitch McConnell promised a vote after the election, but the clock is running out.

By Colby Itkowitz • Read more »

Analysis

The Trailer: Bernie's army gathers in Vermont

In this edition: Bernie's allies gather in Vermont, Mississippi voters go their own way, the Louisiana governor's race kicks off before the candidates do, and Democrats' power struggles lead to more struggling.

By David Weigel • Read more »