The investigation by the New York Times contradicts the president’s story that he made most of his money himself, with only a $1 million loan from his father.
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AP Explains: How NAFTA 2.0 will shake up business as usual
The new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement replaces the 24-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement.
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Trump hails NAFTA revamp; Trudeau calls it ‘win-win-win’
President Donald Trump noted that the agreement would need to be ratified by Congress, a step that could be affected by the outcome of the fall elections as Democrats seek to regain majorities in the House and Senate.
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Sen. Collins calls for FBI to investigate 3rd woman’s accusation in broader Kavanaugh probe
The Maine Republican says FBI investigators should start with the 4 witnesses named in Thursday’s hearing but pursue ‘appropriate’ leads.
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Kavanaugh inquiry may expand somewhat, but confirmation vote likely this week
Agents will be allowed to question more witnesses with information on sexual misconduct allegations, but even the broadened probe appears to have limits that might fuel the partisan controversy.
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Democrats’ lawsuit alleging Trump’s business violates Constitution can proceed, judge rules
Members of Congress say the president takes payments from foreign governments because his business, which he still owns, has hosted foreign embassy events and visiting foreign officials at its downtown D.C. hotel.
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Defiant Kavanaugh denies Ford’s poignant assault accusation and calls process a ‘national disgrace’
The Supreme Court nominee addresses senators after Christine Blasey Ford testifies that he sexually assaulted her in high school. President Trump quickly praises Kavanaugh, and Republicans say the Judiciary Committee will vote Friday.
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Trump says past accusations against him influence his thinking on Kavanaugh
In a wide-ranging news conference, the president also says he would prefer to keep Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein on the job.
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Trump tells UN Security Council China is interfering with U.S. elections
The president offers few details, but said China is upset with his administration over trade.
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EPA appeals reinstatement of ban on pesticide
The compound, linked to disorders in children whose mothers were exposed during pregnancy, was banned by the Obama administration.