White House warned of Kushner clearance delays
A Feb 9 call from Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein alerted White House Counsel McGahn that significant information requiring further investigation could delay Jared Kushner’s security clearance. Officials say Rosenstein did not specify the sources, and the White House later tightened access for uncleared staff.
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Greitens resigns from GOP governors group leadership
Missouri Governor Eric Greitens has stepped down from a top post in the Republican Governors Association amid an indictment for invasion of privacy connected to an extramarital affair cover up. He will not attend the winter meeting in Washington and will no longer serve on the Executive Committee.
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Gates pleads guilty in Mueller Russia inquiry cooperation
Former Trump campaign official Rick Gates admitted conspiracy and lying to the FBI and agreed to cooperate with special counsel Robert Mueller. He faces a likely five to six year sentence and prosecutors dropped an $18 million forfeiture demand.
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Trump announces new North Korea sanctions aimed at tightening curb
President Donald Trump and Australian prime minister spoke as the United States announced sanctions targeting 56 vessels and shipping entities aiding North Korea. The move aims to block trade channels supporting Pyongyang's nuclear and missile programs amid heightened U S pressure. Trump pledged stronger measures to deter Kim Jong Un’s regime and protect global security.
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U S speeds up move to small embassy in Jerusalem
The Trump administration will open a small U S Embassy in Jerusalem in May to coincide with Israel's 70th anniversary, with Rex Tillerson approving limited security plans and ambassador David Friedman leading a skeleton staff at the Arnona consulate area. The plan aims for a fuller embassy by late 2019, marking a swift transfer from Tel Aviv amid ongoing Israeli and Palestinian claims over the city.
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