Multiple global and U.S. political events pace across borders
European lawmakers consider new sanctions on Russia after it seized three Ukrainian vessels while Washington urges more support for Ukraine. In the U.S. Nadler plans investigations into hate crimes and surveillance, Manafort denies WikiLeaks ties, a NATO clash anniversary in Afghanistan leaves casualties, and the Supreme Court narrows Endangered Species Act scope amid Mississippi Senate run-off results for Hyde-Smith.
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Government shutdown looms over border wall funding fight
President Trump presses for 5 billion dollars to fund the U S Mexico border wall as Congress faces a budget standoff with 11 days left. House Republicans meet at the White House while Democrats oppose the plan and Senate GOPs seek lower funding totals.
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Trump targets Mueller in blistering Twitter attack
President Donald Trump escalated his critique of special counsel Robert Mueller calling him a conflicted prosecutor gone rogue and warned of damage to the criminal justice system. White House aides said there is no intent to remove Mueller and the probe should end, while Senate leaders signaled no immediate steps to shield Mueller from firing.
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Trump threatens to cut GM subsidies
President Donald Trump warned of eliminating U S subsidies for General Motors after the automaker cut U S jobs and plants. He criticized GM on social media and sparked a stock drop, while Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discussed the action with Trump.
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