President asserts right to intervene in criminal cases
President Trump defies Attorney General Barr by claiming the legal right to guide or intervene in criminal prosecutions while Barr warns his tweets hinder his ability to do his job. Federal prosecutors review Flynn and Stone cases as Barr expands investigations into the origins of the Russia inquiry.
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Avenatti Convicted of Extorting Nike in Federal Case
Michael Avenatti, linked to Stormy Daniels, was convicted in Manhattan on extortion and honest services fraud for pressuring Nike to pay up to 25 million dollars. Jurors found he used his media access to threaten Nike’s reputation and stock price. Sentencing set for June. bail denied.
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Chinese medical workers bear heavy toll in new covid outbreak
More than 1,700 medical staff were infected and six died in China, with 1,502 of 1,716 cases in Hubei. China reports 55,748 infections nationwide and 1,380 deaths as authorities reveal the first official tally of health worker infections.
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Appeals court strikes down Medicaid work requirements
A federal appeals court in Washington unanimously ruled Arkansas illegal under Medicaid rules by imposing work requirements. The D C Circuit found HHS acted arbitrarily in allowing Arkansas Works, noting over 18 000 recipients lost coverage, and that work goals did not align with Medicaid’s primary purpose of providing health coverage. The decision blocks the first state to implement such requirements and may deter others amid ongoing litigation.
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U.S. and Taliban agree to seven day violence pause
The United States proposed a seven day reduction in violence with the Taliban to test broader peace talks. The Taliban promise to stop roadside bombs and attacks during a period to begin soon at the Munich Security Conference with officials including Pompeo and Esper. About 12,000 U.S. troops remain in Afghanistan.
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