Gun safety claims clash with Trump signals and backers
At a heated briefing on gun policy amid talks on raising the buying age, Sen. Dianne Feinstein criticized the president for hollow vows on gun safety. The White House plan, announced Sunday, omits confiscation language and follows prior promises to protect undocumented immigrants, sparking pushback from Democrats and gun rights advocates alike.
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Rosenstein Defends Justice Department Priorities and Mueller
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein defended Justice Department priorities aligned with the president’s aims to restore federal prosecutions and curb homicides and opioid abuse. He praised Mueller’s work as special counsel, acknowledged scrutiny, and stressed independence, lawfulness, and focus on pursuing responsible actions based on facts and the law.
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House Intel Republicans end Russia probe no collusion
Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee ended a year long inquiry into Russian meddling in the 2016 election stating there was no evidence of collusion, coordination, or conspiracy between the Trump campaign and Russia. Democrats dispute the conclusions and seek a separate report.
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Daniels offers to return 130000 to Trump lawyer
Stormy Daniels named Stephanie Clifford offered to return 130000 to Michael Cohen to walk away from the October 2016 hush agreement. She seeks assurances that the 60 Minutes interview will air and says she will wire the funds by Friday to an account designated by the president.
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