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Rosenstein joked about secretly recording Trump, say sources

The deputy attorney general was being sarcastic when he suggested wearing a wire to secretly record President Donald Trump, sources told NBC Friday.

21/09/2018

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Blasey Ford, Kavanaugh hire help for potential Monday hearing

"[Kavanaugh] is looking for someone who can make sure his defense is solid…and a woman at that."

21/09/2018

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Yale Law dean: Reports that professor groomed female clerks for Kavanaugh 'of enormous concern'

Yale Law School Dean Heather Gerken wrote that she wanted to "address the press reports today regarding allegations of faculty misconduct."

21/09/2018

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Kavanaugh accuser lays out conditions for her to testify about alleged assault

Who would testify first? Would they be in the same room together? These are among the issues Christine Blasey Ford's lawyer has raised.

21/09/2018

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Poll: More Americans oppose Kavanaugh confirmation than support it

Brett Kavanaugh is first Supreme Court nominee below water in the history of the NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll.

21/09/2018

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On Kavanaugh hearing, Trump says Senate should 'get on with it'

"Let her have her say" the president says of accuser Christine Blasey Ford.

21/09/2018

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Trump says he found border wall inspiration at Flight 93 memorial

The president visited the site, where 40 passengers and crew members aboard United Airlines Flight 93 died after terrorists hijacked the plane Sept. 11, 2001, earlier this month.

19/09/2018

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Amb. Haley attacks Russia for undermining sanctions on North Korea

"The United States has evidence of consistent and wide-ranging Russian violations," the Trump official told the U.N. Security Council.

19/09/2018

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Clinton fears Trump will clean out White House after midterm election

Clinton said an anonymous New York Times op-ed was "horrifying" and raised the likelihood that Trump might try a purge of staff he suspects of working against him.

19/09/2018

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Michael Flynn ready to be sentenced in Mueller probe, prosecutors say

Flynn pleaded guilty last December to lying to the FBI and agreed to cooperate in the federal Russia investigation.

18/09/2018

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Trump admin chops number of refugees U.S. will admit to 38-year low

Refugee advocates say the number reflects the desire of the Trump administration to limit overall immigration and is not tied to national security.

18/09/2018

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In stunning move, Trump declassifies documents related to Russia probe

The move covers about 20 pages of the warrant obtained to monitor former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page and FBI interviews.

18/09/2018

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Kavanaugh sexual assault accuser reveals identity and details allegations

"I thought he might inadvertently kill me," Christine Blasey Ford told The Washington Post.

16/09/2018

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Paul Manafort expected to plead guilty in Mueller probe

Manafort is due to appear at a preliminary hearing for his second trial Friday at 11:00 a.m.

14/09/2018

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House GOP 'screwed' as bad political numbers pile on Trump

Analysis: The pre-midterms mood in the majority ranks is grim with President Donald Trump's approval ratings slipping and the poll edge for Democrats increasing.

13/09/2018

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Trump administration: Saudi coalition in Yemen acted 'in good faith'

The determination announced Wednesday that active steps are being taken to protect civilians and alleviate the humanitarian crisis will allow the U.S. to continue to refuel aircraft used by the Saudi coalition.

13/09/2018

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Trump signs order to combat election interference

Lawmakers intent on safeguarding elections said the executive order signed Wednesday doesn't go far enough in protecting U.S. elections from foreign meddling.

13/09/2018

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John McCain's family slams GOP group for using footage of him in ads

The late senator's family took issue with the way his image was being "weaponized" in political attack ads.

13/09/2018

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FEMA head defends $10 million transfer to ICE, accuses Democrat of 'playing politics'

Rachel Maddow broke the story on her MSNBC show and it's raised questions about the administration's preparedness for hurricane Florence.

12/09/2018

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Trump says authorities 'totally prepared' for Hurricane Florence

President Donald Trump expressed confidence Tuesday in his administration's ability to handle Hurricane Florence, which is due to make landfall Friday.

12/09/2018