Trump, whose own previous responses to the movement have drawn scrutiny, expressed sympathy for the victims who died as “places of worship turned into scenes of evil killing.”
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One of the most prominent prosecutors working for special counsel Robert Mueller is leaving the team soon, a likely indication that the investigation is close to wrapping up.
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Associated Press on March 14, 2019 • Updated on March 14, 2019 at 2:49 pm
Associated Press Posted on March 14, 2019 • Updated on March 14, 2019 at 2:49 pm
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, who is considering an independent bid for president, is apologizing for saying he had likely spent more time with the military than the other candidates.
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The Senate voted 59-41 to cancel Trump’s February proclamation of a border emergency, which he invoked to spend $3.6 billion more for border barriers than Congress had approved.
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Associated Press on March 13, 2019
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Adding to his legal woes, Manafort was also charged today with mortgage fraud, conspiracy and other counts in a new indictment in New York City.
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In defiance of President Donald Trump, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi today invited NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg to address a joint meeting of Congress to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the trans-Atlantic alliance.
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Associated Press on March 11, 2019 • Updated on March 11, 2019 at 2:21 pm
Associated Press Posted on March 11, 2019 • Updated on March 11, 2019 at 2:21 pm
Trump’s comments followed an emotional debate on Capitol Hill about statements made by freshman Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Muslim lawmaker from Minnesota who suggested Israel’s supporters were pushing lawmakers to take a pledge of “allegiance” to a foreign country.
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U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar has thanked Fox News for condemning comments made on the network by weekend host Jeanine Pirro centering on the freshman Democrat’s wearing of a traditional Muslim head covering.
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Associated Press on March 10, 2019 • Updated on March 11, 2019 at 1:31 pm
Associated Press Posted on March 10, 2019 • Updated on March 11, 2019 at 1:31 pm
A company run by a donor to President Donald Trump claimed it could provide Chinese clients with a chance to mingle and take photos with the president, along with access to his private club in Palm Beach, Florida.
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In a statement, Ivanka Trump noted that today was International Women’s Day and stressed the initiative was “working towards our goal of economically empowering 50 million women in developing countries by 2025.”
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New York Times on March 7, 2019 • Updated on March 7, 2019 at 11:59 am
New York Times Posted on March 7, 2019 • Updated on March 7, 2019 at 11:59 am
The widening gap was exacerbated by Trump’s $1.5 trillion tax cut, which has been largely financed by government borrowing, and the trade war he escalated last year.
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Associated Press on March 7, 2019 • Updated on March 7, 2019 at 2:31 pm
Associated Press Posted on March 7, 2019 • Updated on March 7, 2019 at 2:31 pm
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has been sentenced to 47 months in prison for tax and bank fraud related to his work advising Ukrainian politicians.
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