Lawyers argue Trump controls DOJ probe in secret memo
Trump lawyers claim the president has complete authority over federal investigations and could end or pardon in the Russia inquiry. They argue Mueller cannot compel testimony and that firing Comey was a proper use of power, with behind the scenes staff access cited. The memo surfaced amid White House and Mueller tensions.
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G7 finance chiefs urge U S to relay tariff concerns
At Whistler Canada finance ministers from six other G7 nations pressed Treasury Secretary Mnuchin to deliver united U S concern over 25 percent steel and 10 percent aluminum tariffs. They called for urgent action at the Charlevoix leaders summit to avoid a trade war with allies.
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Mattis warns China faces consequences over South China Sea moves
Defense Secretary Mattis told delegates at the Shangri-La Dialogue that Beijing’s missile batteries and bombers in disputed Spratly outposts threaten neighbors and could invite larger future penalties. He linked Belt and Road loans to debt traps and noted the United States may scale back cooperation, as RIMPAC participation was canceled amid tensions with China.
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