Citing violations to the Constitution, the attorneys general in Maryland and D.C. seek records from Maine’s governor and dozens of government entities that have spent money at Trump International.
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Trump wants ‘full and complete’ sentence for Cohen
The president tweeted his ire for his former lawyer on MOnday.
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White House contradicts Trump, says there’s no deal with China
White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow says there is no “specific agreement” between the United States and China that would address China’s tariffs on U.S. auto imports
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Trump keeps up pressure on Democrats over border wall funding
Democrats have little interest in providing the $5 billion Trump wants for the border with Mexico.
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Supreme Court rejects environmental groups’ suit to stop Trump border wall
A federal judge in San Diego had rejected challenges that claimed the administration improperly waived environmental laws and reviews.
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What Cohen’s plea means for Mueller probe
For the first time, the 2016 Trump presidential campaign is publicly connected to the Russian government.
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Report sinks labor secretary’s hopes of being Trump’s attorney general
The Miami Herald links Alexander Acosta to a deal involving a financier accused of sex crimes.
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Side issues may overshadow G-20 summit
A trade war between the United States and China, the killing of a Saudi journalist and the conflict over Ukraine threaten to disrupt the gathering.
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Janet Mills joins group that aims to block Trump’s pick for acting attorney general
Maine’s attorney general and incoming governor says the appointment of Matthew Whitaker violates the law governing how a vacancy in the office should be filled.
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Trump hints he might decide to impose tariffs on car imports
He says that would give U.S. automakers more business and GM would not have to close plants.