Pompeo faces grilling over closeness to Trump at hearing
Senators pressed CIA chief and nominee for secretary of state Mike Pompeo for almost five hours on his independence from President Trump and his plans on North Korea Syria Iran and Russia. He pledged to curb Russia and defend democratic values while signaling he would follow the president on key issues.
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Trump Mueller interview unlikely after Cohen raids
President Donald Trump faces a cooled prospect of sitting for an interview with special counsel Robert Mueller following FBI raids on his lawyer Michael Cohen. Trump criticized the raids on Twitter while asserting cooperation with Mueller. other sources say discussions may resume, and Rosenstein's position is described as shaky.
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Comey book says Kelly called Trump dishonorable
The Daily Beast reports John Kelly described Trump as dishonorable and considered resigning over firing James Comey. Comey’s forthcoming memoir recounts Kelly's emotional reaction, saying he was sick and intended to quit in protest after Comey’s dismissal.
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GOP campaign targets Comey branding him a liar
The Republican National Committee plans a broad effort to discredit James Comey ahead of his book tour. It includes a website calling him "Lyin' Comey," digital ads, a war room, a rapid response team, and surrogates to counter his memoir claims amid George Stephanopoulos interview previews.
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Senate confirms former coal lobbyist as EPA deputy chief
The Senate confirmed Andrew Wheeler 53 to 45 to be second in command at the EPA. Wheeler, a former Senate aide and coal industry lobbyist, previously advised Sen. James Inhofe and earned 370000 from Murray Energy last year. Environmental groups oppose his appointment amid scrutiny of EPA spending and management.
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Widening partisan split as budget amendment fails in House
In Washington the GOP led House rejects a balanced budget amendment amid tax cuts and a $1.3 trillion spending bill. In Missouri Gov. Greitens faces calls to resign over a sex allegations report and impeachment talk. Oklahoma teachers win expanded education funding after tax hikes. In Texas a federal jury convicts ex representative Stockman of fraud and misusing campaign funds.
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