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The FBI's revenge — Back in December, President Trump tweeted: “After years of Comey, with the phony and dishonest Clinton investigation (and more), running the FBI, its reputation is in Tatters - worst in History! But fear not, we will bring it back to greatness.”
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Trump doubles down on his attacks against “Slimeball” Comey's book — President Trump tweeted that former FBI director James Comey reopened the bureau's investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails because she led polling in October 2016, reiterating prior statements from the White House and the RNC.
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‘This Week’ Transcript 4-15-18: James Comey interview clips, White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders …
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James Comey gives first interview since President Trump fired him
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Trump rips ‘slimeball’ Comey: He made decisions based on the fact he thought Clinton would win

ABC News: Comey says his belief Clinton would win election ‘a factor’ in email probe
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Comey says his assumption Clinton would win was ‘a factor’ in the email investigation
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Trump hits highest approval in a year, but 68 percent of women dislike him personally — The thriving economy looks to be bolstering Donald Trump's approval rating — but his personal unpopularity, especially among women, may be putting a ceiling on it. — The president remains poorly rated overall …
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Poll shows Democrats have midterm intensity advantage, but no ‘knockout’ yet — WASHINGTON — An advantage in intensity — against President Donald Trump and for voting in November — is fueling Democrats ahead of the midterm elections that take place more than six months from now …
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Democrats Maintaining Advantage Over GOP in Voter Sentiment Poll — Democratic voters are showing a higher level of interest in midterms than Republicans, but the party's edge has slipped in who should lead Congress — Democratic voters are showing a higher level of interest …
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Syria's Assad in a ‘good mood,’ scorns U.S. weaponry after airstrikes … BEIRUT — Syrian President Bashar al-Assad praised Russian weaponry on Sunday as his government celebrated victory over rebels in the town where an alleged chemical attack took place, triggering U.S. airstrikes over the weekend.
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Trump tries to appear strong in Syria even as he plans to withdraw
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In Moscow, a Sense of Relief After a Limited Syria Attack
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‘Big price to pay’: Inside Trump's decision to bomb Syria
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Without mentioning Mueller, Trump lawyers urge high court to bolster his power to fire executive officials … The Supreme Court is set to hear a seemingly minor case later this month on the status of administrative judges at the Securities and Exchange Commission, an issue that normally might …
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Prominent Lawyer in Fight for Gay Rights Dies After Setting Himself on Fire in Prospect Park — A lawyer nationally known for being a champion of gay rights died after setting himself on fire in Prospect Park in Brooklyn early Saturday morning and leaving a note exhorting people …
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Famed gay rights lawyer sets himself on fire at Prospect Park in protest suicide against fossil fuels — A nationally known advocate for gay rights and the environment died Saturday in a fiery Prospect Park suicide, with his self-immolation meant as a wake-up call to save the planet.
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Will This Man Save the Justice Department? — Noel Francisco, the U.S. solicitor general, loves cigars. So one day a few weeks into his time on the job—in the 80-year-old Justice Department headquarters in Washington—he stepped out onto the balcony outside his office, to smoke one.
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Paul Ryan: Not ‘necessary’ to bring up bill to protect Mueller
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Sally Yates cautions against firing Rod Rosenstein
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Starbucks ceo: Reprehensible outcome in Philadelphia incident — Dear Starbucks Partners and Customers: — By now, you may be aware of a disheartening situation in one of our Philadelphia-area stores this past Thursday, that led to a reprehensible outcome. — I'm writing this evening to convey three things:
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On The Deficit, GOP Has Been Playing Us All For Suckers — To say we're all being played by House and Senate Republicans and the Trump administration when it comes to the deficit is my polite way of saying that the GOP is operating the federal equivalent of a huge budget bunco game.


Boise, Idaho, Feels the Growing Pains of a Surging Population — Locals cope with rising home prices, traffic; ‘You have to plan ahead for restaurant reservations now’ — BOISE, Idaho—Laura Johansen has always loved the easiness of life in her hometown: The first-rate hiking and rafting a short drive from her front door.
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Michael Cohen and the End Stage of the Trump Presidency — On May 1, 2003, the day President George W. Bush landed on the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln in front of the massive “Mission Accomplished” sign, I was in Baghdad performing what had become a daily ritual.
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Trump order targets wide swath of public assistance programs — The Trump administration is seeking to completely revamp the country's social safety net, targeting recipients of Medicaid, food stamps and housing assistance. — Trump is doing so through a sweeping executive order …
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Anne Frank House banned Orthodox Jewish employee from wearing his skullcap at work — A Jewish employee at Anne Frank House could not believe his ears when his bosses banned him from wearing a skullcap at work. — Barry Vingerling turned up for work on his first day at the museum in Amsterdam and was told to take off his ‘yarmulke’.
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