A civil liberties attorney notes that there is no federal law, ‘and the president does not have the authority to change state libel laws.’
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Trump to attend World Economic Forum in Swiss ski resort
The president will be touting his ‘America First’ agenda despite the summit’s emphasis on global cooperation.
Trump refuses to release documents to Maine secretary of state despite judge’s order
Matthew Dunlap accuses the Justice Department of ‘contempt for the rule of law’ in its response regarding a judge’s order on voter fraud commission papers.
Mainers rush to get copies of blistering Trump White House account ‘Fire and Fury’
Demand surges after Michael Wolff’s insider’s take on the administration is released earlier than planned.
After demise of Trump’s voter fraud panel, Gov. LePage renews call for Maine voter ID laws
In his weekly radio address, LePage calls for strong polling place identification, singling out college students, whom he says “should meet the residency requirements.”
Federal judge orders voter fraud panel to give Dunlap documents
Maine’s secretary of state had sued the commission he serves on to compel it to hand over information enabling him to fully take part.
Americans doubt Trump’s story on collusion with Russia, poll finds
His presidential campaign did something illegal in its dealings with the Kremlin, 4 in 10 in the U.S. believe.
Republicans trade blame for loss of Alabama Senate seat
Many fault former Trump strategist Steve Bannon for pushing what they saw as a toxic Roy Moore candidacy.
Robust campaign against special counsel Robert Mueller snakes through conservative sector
Americans are divided on whether Mueller, a Republican, is politically motivated, but right-wing noise against him could make his firing sound justifiable.
Sean Spicer inks book deal to write about ‘mainstream media’
The former White House press secretary will home in on some of the outlets he once sparred with.