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White House rejects Congress' demands, says investigations amount to 'unauthorized do-over' of Mueller probe

"Unfortunately, it appears that you have already decided to press ahead with a duplicative investigation," White House counsel Pat Cipollone wrote.

15/05/2019

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Senators demand answers from Trump administration on Iran threat

Democrats accuse the Trump administration of taking reckless steps that could lead to war with Iran.

15/05/2019

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Mnuchin: Courts will resolve Trump tax return fight

"I take great comfort that there's a third branch of government to deal with this important issue," Mnuchin said of the congressional subpoena for the documents.

15/05/2019

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Graham unveils plan to stop 'humanitarian crisis' at border

His proposal would mandate that asylum claims be applied for at U.S. consulates and would extend the allowable detention time for families with unaccompanied minors.

15/05/2019

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TSA identifies 200 agents, including air marshals, who can be sent to Mexican border

A TSA official said the DHS has not yet approved the list of 200 employees , but it would not include frontline personnel who deal with airport travelers.

15/05/2019

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O'Rourke, seeking a reset, reaches out to national Democrats

Recent moves suggest the candidates knows he has to talk to party primary voters across the country if he is to compete for the Democratic nomination.

15/05/2019

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Republicans seize on culture debates, but sometimes it backfires

First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.

15/05/2019

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Trump revolving door creates 'unprecedented' vacancy mess in government

The White House hasn't made nominations for 132 key posts, and those who have been put forward may get stuck in limbo.

15/05/2019

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White House attempts to unify Republicans on immigration

Trump advisers Stephen Miller and Jared Kushner briefed Senate Republicans Tuesday on the broad outlines of an immigration plan.

15/05/2019

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House Intel Committee investigating whether lawyers for Trump and his family obstructed Russia probe

Panel chair Rep. Adam Schiff says the attorneys "may have reviewed, shaped and edited the false statement" by Michael Cohen.

14/05/2019

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From Bolton to Bibi to Riyadh, Trump faces calls for confronting Iran

Analysis: With North Korea, Trump first threatened and then sought a deal. But he has a more hardline White House team now, with fewer moderating voices.

14/05/2019

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Rank-and-file House Democrats urge 'second look' at impeachment

Some members of the House Judiciary Committee think "stronger tools" are needed to force the Trump administration to comply with requests.

14/05/2019

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Trump disputes report of plan to send 120,000 troops to Middle East

But the president said if he were to assemble forces to counter Iran, it would be a "hell of a lot" more than that.

14/05/2019

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Omarosa alleges pay discrimination in Trump campaign: 'The numbers don't lie'

In a motion filed Monday in federal court, Manigault Newman sought to join a proposed class action alleging pay discrimination by the 2016 Trump campaign.

14/05/2019

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Elizabeth Warren turns down Fox News town hall, calls network a 'hate-for-profit racket'

The Massachusetts senator's rejection breaks with other Democratic contenders like Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg.

14/05/2019

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The center of the Democratic 2020 field is wider than expected

First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.

14/05/2019

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Anthony Weiner released from halfway house

"It's good to be out," Weiner said. "I hope to be able to live a life of integrity and service. I'm glad this chapter of my life is behind me."

14/05/2019

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Montana Gov. Steve Bullock, a Democrat and red state winner, announces presidential run

He's the latest entry in a field of over 20 candidates, but the only one who has prevailed in a Republican state.

14/05/2019

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Does 'Medicare for All' end private insurance? Depends which candidate you ask.

Analysis: The issue of what exactly single-payer means has become a flashpoint in the race for the White House.

14/05/2019

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Trump lawyers welcome report of third probe of Russia inquiry

Attorney General William Barr told Congress last month that he thought federal authorities had likely spied on the Trump presidential campaign.

14/05/2019