Grassley and Graham allege Comey predated Clinton exoneration
Senators Grassley and Graham say Comey began drafting a Clinton exoneration before interviewing up to 17 witnesses. They cite transcripts and call the early statement premature and prejudicial to the investigation. The FBI defers comment to Director Wray.
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Defense chief denies any rift with Trump
Defense Secretary James Mattis dismissed claims of a split with President Trump after a cellphone video showed him urging unity. He reiterated support for the president’s call for national unity while signaling diplomacy with North Korea and stressing that political divisions should not affect military conduct.
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Trump ally David Clarke resigns Milwaukee County Sheriff post
Sheriff David Clarke, a vocal Trump supporter who spoke at the RNC and backed Donald Trump, resigned from his Milwaukee County office on Thursday. Clarke, 38 years in law enforcement, had been appointed in 2002 and repeatedly re-elected amid talks he would join the Trump administration.
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Trump edges toward ending DACA policy for Dreamers
President Trump moves to rescind the Obama era DACA program protecting about 600,000 immigrants who arrived as children while allowing current recipients to remain until their work permits expire. The administration debates a legislative fix and potential legal challenges loom from state attorneys general.
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U S orders closure of Russian consulate and missions
The United States instructed Russia to close its San Francisco consulate and two annexes in Washington and New York in retaliation for Moscow reducing the U S diplomatic presence in Russia. The move follows Russia's sanctions and was described as warranted parity by officials though sparking diplomatic strain.
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Four firms chosen to build border wall concrete prototypes
The Trump administration selected Caddell Construction, Fisher Land and Gravel, Sterling Construction, and W.G. Yates & Sons to build concrete border wall prototypes in San Diego. Congress has only allotted $20 million for prototypes, while overall plans seek $2.6 billion for high priority border infrastructure and tech.
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