Manafort pleads guilty as Mueller probe widens
Paul Manafort pleads guilty to eight counts under a plea deal offering cooperation with special counsel Mueller. The move deepens the Russia inquiry as Manafort could provide testimony about the Trump campaign, Russian contacts, and possible actions linked to the 2016 election. Waldman notes Manafort is the fifth former Trump aide to admit guilt in the investigation.
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Banks versus gun makers sparks moral and policy clash
A commentary argues big banks misuse economic power to pressure gun makers and retailers, tracing actions from Citibank and Bank of America to Wells Fargo and state guidance. It links private sector sanctions to Parkland and broader gun-violence concerns, urging corporate action when Congress stalls.
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