Transition team emails at center of Mueller probe claims
A Trump transition lawyer says the General Services Administration provided thousands of transition emails to special counsel Mueller, alleging privilege violations. Mueller spokesman Peter Carr rejected the claim, noting proper process or consent is required to obtain emails. Critics cite the Presidential Transition Act, while officials defend cooperation and privacy of transition documents.
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Thomas fire tightens grip as winds ease in California
The Thomas wildfire neared 45 percent containment after a long day of productive firefighting across Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. Crews faced gusts up to 70 mph and dry conditions but gained ground while evacuations surpassed 104,000.
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Private firm wins 297 million border hire contract in San Diego
The Trump push to add 5000 Border Patrol agents led Customs and Border Protection to award a 297 million contract to a division of Accenture to recruit and hire new agents. The deal, spanning five years, aims to boost staffing amid ongoing turnout and scrutiny over cost per hire.
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Trump insists no firing of Mueller amid Russia probe
President Donald Trump repeated he will not fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller amid allies attacking the Russia investigation as improper. Meanwhile flights were delayed at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta due to a partial outage, and a church bombing in Quetta, Pakistan, left at least nine dead and 50 injured. In the Philippines Kai Tak triggered landslides and floods with 33 killed.
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