Trump Denies Working for Russia Amid Mueller Probe
President Donald Trump asserted he never worked for Russia and dismissed a hoax claim as Democrats called for scrutiny. The report said the FBI opened the 2017 inquiry after Comey’s firing and involved Trump’s contacts with Vladimir Putin and notes from his interpreter.
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Senate moves to censure Russia sanctions rollback
The Senate plans a vote on a resolution disapproving the easing of sanctions on Deripaska linked companies. Democratic Leader Schumer urged Republicans and Democrats to back the measure, arguing the Treasury lift weakens leverage over Russia. Deripaska remains intertwined with Kremlin interests despite partial stake reductions.
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Shutdown drags into fourth week amid stalemate
President Trump rejects a GOP bid to reopen agencies temporarily to spur border security talks as the partial shutdown enters its 24th day. Democrats oppose the $5.7 billion wall funding while TSA absenteeism rises and talks stall.
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Trump urges border wall with farm worker exception
President Trump spoke to the American Farm Bureau Federation in New Orleans pledging to push a border wall while offering to ease seasonal farmworkers entry. He defended the government shutdown and stressed farm needs amid a slow trade war with China, urging Congress to ratify the USMCA. He said the Agriculture Department will help farmers during the shutdown and defended border measures against Democrats.
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Barr vows to shield Russia probe from politics
President Trump’s attorney general nominee William Barr will pledge at his confirmation hearing to protect the Mueller Russia inquiry and maintain independence from the White House. He says on his watch Mueller will be allowed to complete his work, addressing past concerns while denying any interference.
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Pompeo presses Crown Prince on Khashoggi case in Saudi visits
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to hold all killers of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, but reported little progress amid U.S. Saudi ties. He met for about 45 minutes, stressing the relationship while critics demand arms-sales suspensions over Yemen and human rights concerns.
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