Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia says President Trump’s pick to lead the agency has been ‘professional and forthright.’
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Federal judge sides with Mueller in Manafort case
She says the special counsel would have been remiss not to scrutinize the former Trump campaign chairman as part of the probe into Russian election interference.
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Rep. Poliquin co-sponsors bill to cut $7 billion from federal Child Health Insurance Program
The Republican, who represents the 2nd District, cites a report that says the cuts save money and would not affect enrollment, but critics say it sends a misguided message about the government’s priorities.
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Jim Fossel: Iran nuclear deal needed to be undone
Former President Obama had signed the agreement without the support of Congress.
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White House aide keeps her job after dismissing McCain criticism, saying ‘he’s dying anyway’
Sen. John McCain, a Navy pilot who was beaten in captivity during the Vietnam War, has urged his fellow senators to reject Trump’s pick for CIA director, Gina Haspel. He said Wednesday that he believes she’s a patriot who loves the country but “her refusal to acknowledge torture’s immorality is disqualifying.”
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Trump to reveal plan to lower drug prices amid growing outrage over current system
As president, he has backed away from major reforms, but he may try to overhaul the complex price-setting system.
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AT&T, Novartis ties to Cohen reveal backdoor bids to reach Trump
Payments to the president’s personal lawyer aren’t in and of themselves illegal, but they fall into a secretive, gray area of influence activity that ethics experts charge is ripe for abuse.
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Dossier released by Stormy Daniels’ lawyer triggers global damage control
Besides offering a potential new view on links between Russia and Trump, it brings scrutiny to global companies AT&T, Novartis and Korea Aerospace Industries.
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Former LePage adviser repays state for stay at Trump’s D.C. hotel
Aaron Chadbourne says that he stayed there with the governor in May 2017, and that he repaid the expense last month to ‘remove myself from the pettiness that now envelops our politics.’
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Maine’s congressional delegation splits along partisan lines on Trump’s Iran decision
While Sen. Collins and Rep. Poliquin, Republicans, say the agreement is flawed, independent Sen. King and Democratic Rep. Pingree criticize the president’s action, saying it hurts relations with U.S. allies.