A judge’s ruling settles two class-action lawsuits and a civil lawsuit by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.
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In 2016, Michael Flynn said: Immunity ‘means you probably committed a crime’
Flynn saw immunity differently when reports surfaced that aides around Hillary Clinton were granted immunity in exchange for talking freely about her private email server.
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Trump faces questions of interference in investigations
Trying to fend off the growing criticism, Trump’s top lawyer invited lawmakers from both parties to view classified information at the White House.
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White House officials linked to intelligence report given to Republican leading Russia probe
The officials allegedly gave the information to Rep. Devin Nunes, who has not disclosed his sources and is under fire for apparently coordinating with the White House.
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Hawaii judge places indefinite hold on Trump’s revised travel ban
U.S. District Judge Derrick Watson is not persuaded by government attorneys’ arguments that he should not consider Trump’s previous comments about the travel ban.
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After defeat on Obamacare, Trump advisers want him to delay another campaign pledge
The president had promised to make child care more affordable, but that plan may be delayed.
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Maine Voices: Trump plan to gut civil legal aid would have devastating impact on Mainers
Low-income families, elders and veterans all benefit from the federal Legal Services Corp.
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Hunger crisis hitting Africa as Trump proposes foreign aid cuts
Nigeria, Somalia and South Sudan are on the brink of famine, putting nearly 16 million people at risk of dying.
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Trump moves decisively to wipe out Obama’s climate change record
The order will mandate a review of the Clean Power Plan, which restricts greenhouse gas emissions at coal-fired power plants.
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White House: Pay for wall with $18 billion in other cuts, including medical research, infrastructure
During the campaign, Trump promised Mexico would pay for the wall.